General Dentistry · Merrick, NY

Digital X-rays in Merrick, NY

Many dental problems start where no one can see them: between the teeth, under old fillings or deep in the bone around the roots. At Modern Dental Hub in Merrick, NY, we use digital X-rays and 3D imaging (CBCT) to see those areas clearly, so that our dentists can diagnose accurately and plan treatment with precision.

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Who digital X-rays can help

Digital X-rays are part of routine care for almost every patient, but they are especially valuable if you:

Are a new patient. A set of images gives your dentist a baseline.
Have had cavities or fillings before. Decay often returns at the edges of old fillings, where it cannot be seen by eye.
Are planning a filling, crown, root canal, extraction, implant or Invisalign treatment.
Have gum disease, an injured tooth or wisdom teeth that may be coming in at an angle.

X-rays are taken only when they add information the dentist needs. If you are pregnant or think you may be, tell us; we postpone routine X-rays and take only what cannot wait.

What digital X-rays are

A dental X-ray is an image created when a small, controlled dose of radiation passes through the teeth and jaw. Digital X-rays capture that image on an electronic sensor instead of film and send it straight to a screen.

At Modern Dental Hub we use two kinds of digital imaging:

Digital X-rays. Small images taken inside the mouth, such as bitewings that show the areas between the back teeth and periapical images that show a whole tooth from crown to root tip.
3D imaging (CBCT). Cone-beam computed tomography is a scan that rotates once around your head and builds a three-dimensional image of the teeth, jaws, nerves and sinuses. We use it to plan dental implants, evaluate complex root canals and extractions and examine areas that a flat image cannot show.

What to expect

Digital images appear on the screen within seconds. Your dentist can enlarge them and point out exactly what they see while you watch. Digital sensors need a lower radiation dose than traditional film. Images are stored in your chart, so they can be compared visit to visit and shared with a specialist if you are referred.

For fillings, X-rays confirm how deep a cavity is and whether a filling or a crown is the right choice. For dental implants, a 3D scan measures the height, width and density of the bone before anything is planned. For root canal treatment, images show the shape and number of root canals and whether infection has reached the bone. For extractions, they show root shape and nearby structures so that the tooth can be removed safely.

How it works, step by step

Your dentist decides which images are needed. We take X-rays based on your history, your symptoms and the treatment being planned.
Protection. You wear a lead apron. Jewelry and glasses that could block the image are removed.
Positioning. For X-rays taken inside the mouth, a small sensor is placed between your teeth and you bite gently on a holder for a few seconds. For a 3D scan, you stand or sit still while the machine rotates around your head.
Review. The images appear on the screen immediately. Your dentist reviews them with you, explains what they show and answers your questions.
Planning. If treatment is needed, the images become part of the plan.

Aftercare and recovery

There is no recovery after dental X-rays. You can eat, drink, drive and return to your day immediately.
Your images stay in your chart. If you change dentists or see a specialist, ask us and we can send them.
If you have had recent dental X-rays elsewhere, tell us so that we do not repeat them unnecessarily.
Routine X-rays are repeated only at the interval your dentist recommends, based on your risk of decay and gum disease.

Cost, insurance and payment

The cost of X-rays depends on the type and number of images. Routine bitewings taken at a check-up cost less than a full set or a 3D scan. We tell you which images are recommended and why before taking them.

Modern Dental Hub accepts 24 dental insurance plans, and routine X-rays are commonly covered as part of preventive care. Benefits and coverage should be verified with the office before treatment; see our insurance page. Flexible payment options are available for patients without insurance; contact the office or visit our payment options page. Our New Patient Special includes an exam, consultation and 3 X-rays. Eligibility and terms are confirmed by the office.

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Frequently asked questions

Are dental X-rays safe?

Dental X-rays use a small, controlled dose of radiation, and digital sensors need a lower dose than film. We take images only when they are needed, use a lead apron and keep records so that images are not repeated unnecessarily.

How often do I need X-rays?

A patient with a history of frequent cavities or gum disease may need bitewings more often than someone with a stable, healthy mouth. Your dentist recommends the interval based on your risk rather than on a fixed calendar.

Can I have X-rays if I am pregnant?

Tell us if you are pregnant or may be. We postpone routine X-rays until after the pregnancy and take only the images needed to treat a problem that cannot wait, with full shielding.

What is the difference between a regular X-ray and a 3D scan?

A regular X-ray is a flat, two-dimensional image of one area. A 3D scan (CBCT) builds a three-dimensional model of the teeth and jaw, showing bone thickness, nerve position and sinus location.

Why do I need X-rays if my teeth feel fine?

Decay between teeth, infection at a root tip and bone loss around teeth usually cause no symptoms until they are advanced. X-rays let us find and treat these problems while they are small.

Myths and facts

Myth: Dental X-rays expose you to a lot of radiation

Fact: Dental X-rays use a small, controlled dose, and digital sensors require a lower dose than traditional film.

Myth: Every patient needs a full set of X-rays every year

Fact: The right interval depends on your risk. Some patients need images more often, others less. Your dentist decides based on your history and what is found at your exam.

Myth: A 3D scan is only for complicated cases

Fact: 3D imaging is most often used for implant planning, but it also helps evaluate root canals, wisdom teeth and unexplained pain when a flat image does not show enough.

Have a question about digital X-rays? Our team will explain your options after an examination.

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Our dentists

The dentists who provide this care

Meet the whole team

Dr. Margarita Kaus

Education and training

New York University, Doctor of Dental Surgery; Northwell Health (Residency)
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Dr. Isaak Rubinov

Education and training

New York University, Doctor of Dental Surgery; Kings County Hospital Center, Residency in General Practice
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Dr. Jonathan Zaika

Education and training

New York University College of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery
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Dr. Stanley Faynblut

Education and training

Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery (Summa Cum Laude); NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, General Practice Residency
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