Digital X-rays

Digital Radiography in dentistry

We use digital radiography technology. It has significant advantages over film-based x-rays. Digital has far less radiation and greater efficiency. The pictures develop instantaneously. Images quickly appear on the computer monitors in our treatment rooms, and they can be instantly shared for consultation by our dentists. We are also able to display them on the computer monitors in our treatment rooms for enhanced patient education.

These images can be e-mailed to other dentists, doctors or insurance anywhere in the world. This collaboration with our colleagues helps us to treat our patients with the most up-to-date ideas and methodology.

What are digital x-rays?

Digital x-rays use a special technique to take very detailed images of your teeth, jaws and other structures in your mouth which can help identify decay and other issues, diagnose diseases and conditions and guide your treatment plan.

In our office, in addition to the x-ray room, equipped with Digital X-ray machine, Panoramic machine and top of the line intra-oral camera, nearly every operatory has digital x-ray machines.

How often Do I need to have x-rays taken?

New Patients Dental X-rays

In order to be the best dentists in NYC, we must see what we are talking about. To treat our patients properly we must have diagnostic radiographs of their mouth. Thus all new patients need a full mouth series of x-rays along with a Panorex. We are happy to accept this information from previous offices. We are extremely aware that no one wants to be exposed to x-rays, even if the dose is minimal. We have the latest x-ray equipment that is all digital, along with ultra modern, thyroid protected, lead aprons. This insures our patients of the absolute lowest dose of radiation with the most accurate pictures.

We take detailed medical histories. We take into account if a patient is pregnant, has had radiation therapy etc. Great dentistry starts with great information which leads to brilliant diagnosis and beautiful smiles for everyone.

Existing Patients Dental X-rays

We recommend that our patients have bitewing x-rays taken every 12 months. There are patients that have pathology free mouths. These patients can have x-rays taken every couple years, or a single x-ray if the dentists spot a discrepancy. We are proud that we use an intraoral camera that takes photographs of the mouth. In some cases this camera provides us with very valuable information, thus eliminating the need for x-rays. To treat our patients at the highest, most comprehensive level, to insure insurance payments it is necessary to document pathology with x-rays and now photographs. We minimize exposure and maximize the fun.

Testimonials

Dr Park was super attentive and informative. She picked up on my multiple teeth fractures, which none of my previous dentists had mentioned before. She was also very gentle with the teeth cleaning. It didn’t hurt at all!

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What Our Patients Are Saying

With over 1000 reviews from all over the web with an average rating of 4.9 we are proud to be in the Manhattan Dental Elite.

Tiffany L

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Doctor Park is the best of the best! She is so detailed, caring and communicates super well and ultimately does beautiful work. She did an amazing job on restoring my front teeth. I keep coming back to 209 dental because of her. Thank you Doctor!

Ella S

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The visit was amazing. All my questions and concerns were answered, thoroughly. I been searching for a place for years and finally found a place where I could get all of my dental work done. The doctor was super honest and I appreciated that more than anything. The entire staff was super welcoming and wonderful. I’d give 10 stars if i could.

Marcus L

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Dr. Nikitayev is a gem. I was referred to him by my endodontist office and was highly recommended. Noe I can add my voice. The office is immaculate, and staff super friendly. Assistant Vanessa was an island of calm. Happy client here.

David W

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Can’t say enough good things about this place. We found this place because my partner had a dental emergency and no insurance. We both have dentist phobias that have prevented us from keeping on top of our teeth cleanings etc. and so we don’t have a regular one to go to in situations like this. I looked for the highest rated dentist in the city on Google and found this place, which mentions specialty in caring for emergencies on their site. And so I got him in the door based on that. They spoke the truth! They were so kind, patient, caring and non judgmental for my partner, it made me want to go in for my own cleaning and care. Now we’ve referred several people since! I personally have been seeing Dr. Reddy, who is a gem of a human who seems to enjoy her work. my friends have seen other dentists here and we’ve all had the best experience here and think ours is the best. :) Since it was years since my cleaning, I did need some work done over the last couple months or so and I made it to all of them. Instead of anxiety and maybe occasionally postponing as I would do in the past, I almost looked forward to my appointments. They made all the costs and insurance coverage completely clear and transparent and gave me choices. I commute from Bushwick but it’s been so worth it. If you are looking for the dentist, this is your place!

Liz P

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