Dental X-Rays
in Phoenix, AZ
Sonoran Dental Arts in Phoenix uses digital dental X-rays, which need a fraction of the radiation of film and appear on the chairside screen in seconds. Images are taken as needed: at first exams, for tooth pain, and to plan extractions, implants, and root canals. Call (602) 861-0505.
Wondering about Dental X-Rays in Phoenix? Sonoran Dental Arts uses digital imaging, taken as needed, and Dr. Taylor Field reviews every image with you on the chairside screen.
X-rays find cavities between teeth, root infections, and bone loss before any of them hurt.
See What the Eye Cannot
Digital images, explained on screen, taken only when they earn their place.
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Why Dental X-Rays Matter
More than half of every tooth is invisible to the eye: the sides touching neighboring teeth, the roots, and the bone holding it all. Dental X-rays show cavities between teeth, infection at the root tip, bone loss from gum disease, and impacted wisdom teeth, all before any of them hurt. At Sonoran Dental Arts the images are digital and appear on the chairside screen seconds after they are taken, and Dr. Field walks you through your own images rather than describing them from across the room.
Digital X-Rays and Radiation
Digital sensors need a fraction of the radiation older film systems used; a set of routine dental X-rays exposes you to roughly what a short flight does. Images are also taken as needed rather than on a fixed calendar: a patient with a stable, healthy mouth needs them less often than one with active decay or gum disease.
When X-Rays Are Taken
- At a first exam, to establish the full picture of your mouth
- At checkups, as needed, to watch areas between teeth the eye cannot reach
- For tooth pain, to find the cause: deep decay, abscess, or crack
- Before extractions, implants, and root canals, to plan the work
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Common questions
Are dental X-rays safe?
Digital dental X-rays use a fraction of the radiation of older film systems; a routine set is comparable to the exposure of a short flight. They are also taken as needed, not on a fixed calendar.
How often do I need dental X-rays?
As needed. A stable, healthy mouth needs images less often than one with active decay or gum disease. Dr. Field explains why before any image is taken.
Do X-rays hurt?
No. A small digital sensor rests in your mouth for a few seconds per image, and the picture appears on the screen immediately.
Are X-rays covered by insurance?
Most PPO plans cover diagnostic X-rays as preventive care. We verify your benefits before the appointment.
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Neighborhoods We Serve Near Phoenix, AZ 85020
Your Local Dentist
Patients visit us from neighborhoods across North Central Phoenix, including Squaw Peak, Biltmore Greens, and Dreamy Draw Homes, thanks to our convenient location near Glendale Ave and 16th Street. We are located near Glendale Avenue and 16th Street in the heart of North Central Phoenix, Sonoran Dental Arts proudly serves a wide range of surrounding communities. Whether you’re in the Biltmore area or tucked near the trails of Piestewa Peak, we’re your trusted neighborhood dental provider. Our patients come from:
- Squaw Peak
- Squaw Peak Foothills
- Biltmore Highlands
- Dreamy Draw Homes
- Canterra at Squaw Peak Condominiums
- Lincoln Vista
- Desierto Sierra
- The Pointe
- Biltmore Vista
- Biltmore Greens
- Biltmore Courts
- Biltmore Colony
- Biltmore Villas
- Arizona Biltmore Estates
- Granada Park
- Lincoln Vistas
- Madison Village
- Estate Monterra
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Tonka Vista
- Hopi Vista
- Patio Del Sol
- Torre Blanca
- Royal Crest Villa
- Ocotillo Manor
- Gatewood Manor
- East Orangewood
- Orangewood Heights
- New NorthTown
- Navea Ventura
- La Mirada Condominiums
- Madison Meadows
- Luci’s at the Orchard Area
- Arizona Sunburst Inn vicinity
- Madison Rose Lane Area
- Bethany Estates
- Piestewa Peak Neighborhood
- The Pointe at Squaw Peak Resort Area
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Area
- Sprouts Farmers Market Neighborhood (Glendale & 16th)
If you’re located in or near any of these neighborhoods, Dr. Taylor Field and the Sonoran Dental Arts team are here to provide top-quality, patient-centered dental care close to home. Explore our General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Kids Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implant Services, Invisalign, and Emergency Dental Care to see how we can serve you.
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