Dr. William P. Caldon, D.M.D., co-owner of Plattsburgh’s High Peaks Dental, explains why with today’s efficient and targeted X-rays, dental patients should embrace—not fear—the X-ray machine.

Plattsburgh, NY — Dec. 1, 2015 — Renowned Plattsburgh dentist Dr. William Caldon published a new article entitled “How Safe Are X-Rays?” In the article, he explains that modern X-ray machines have reduced radiation exposure by over 50 percent, making them safer than ever before and better equipped to help dentists diagnose serious dental risks before they become medical issues.

Says Caldon, “Exposure to radiation is something everyone needs to be cautious about. Whether it’s from the sun, an X-ray machine, or the environment, we are exposed to small amounts of radiation all the time. What’s important is to limit it to minimal necessary levels. Thankfully, advances in dental X-rays have dramatically decreased exposure levels. Today a standard dental X-ray exposes you to less radiation than flying in an airplane.”

Dr. Caldon has been a co-owner of High Peaks Dental since 1996 after serving in the United States Air Force for 20 years and retiring as a Colonel. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville and his Bachelor’s from Thomas More College. In 2013, USA Today featured Caldon as one of America’s Premier Dentists.

The entire article can be found here http://www.highpeaksdental.com/blog/how-safe-are-x-rays.php

About High Peaks Dental:

Specializing in patient comfort, High Peaks Dental is the premier dental practice in Plattsburgh and northern New York regions. Owned by Dr. Michael O’Connor, D.D.S. and Dr. William Caldon, D.M.D., the practice has been making patients smile since 1978. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the practice offers the highest quality care and level of service available. High Peaks Dental has been featured across numerous media outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS, Reuters, FOX, and USA Today.