Digital X-Rays &
3D CBCT Scan
in Frisco, TX

Yes — digital dental X-rays at Frisco Dental Hub are extremely safe. Our digital system uses 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays. A full set of digital dental X-rays delivers approximately 0.005 mSv — roughly equivalent to 1 hour of natural background radiation, and far less than a cross-country flight. Dr. C follows ALARA protocols and orders imaging only when clinically necessary. Lead aprons are used for all X-ray procedures.

Digital X-rays produce two-dimensional images — excellent for detecting cavities, bone levels, and root conditions at routine cleanings. Fast, low-radiation, used regularly. 3D CBCT (Cone Beam CT) creates a complete three-dimensional model of your jaw, teeth, nerves, sinuses, and bone from a single 8–20 second scan. Used for complex treatment planning — implants, difficult root canals, wisdom teeth, TMJ, orthodontics. CBCT uses more radiation than a digital X-ray but far less than a medical CT scan. Dr. C will recommend the appropriate imaging for your specific situation.

Yes! Frisco Dental Hub has an in-office 3D CBCT cone beam scanner — meaning your 3D scan is performed and reviewed the same day, at the same appointment, without referral to an external imaging center. Same-day results allow Dr. Nannapaneni to discuss findings immediately and begin treatment planning at the same visit. No waiting days for results to be sent from a third-party facility, no extra co-pays, and no inconvenience of a separate appointment at an imaging center.

The actual CBCT scan takes only 8–20 seconds. You stand or sit in the open CBCT unit — there is no tube, no claustrophobia, no anesthesia, no needles, and no discomfort. The rotating arm captures all images in seconds. Adding preparation (removing jewelry, positioning) and Dr. C's immediate review, plan for 15–20 minutes total for the CBCT portion of your appointment. You can resume all normal activities immediately after the scan.

Dr. C recommends a 3D CBCT scan when 3D information is essential for safe, accurate treatment. Common indications: dental implant planning (to measure bone volume and locate nerves to the millimeter), complex root canals (curved or extra canals), wisdom tooth extraction (nerve proximity), TMJ disorder evaluation, orthodontic planning, unexplained dental pain, jaw cysts or suspected pathology, and airway analysis for sleep apnea screening. Dr. C will explain clearly why CBCT is recommended for your specific situation.

3D CBCT scan costs in Frisco TX typically range from $150–$350 depending on the field of view selected. Some dental insurance plans cover CBCT scans when medically necessary (for implant planning, pre-surgical evaluation). At Frisco Dental Hub, we always provide a transparent cost estimate before any imaging is performed — no surprise charges. CareCredit 0% APR financing is available. Call (972) 276-4888 for your specific cost estimate.

The CBCT scan is safe for most patients. A typical CBCT scan delivers approximately 0.05–0.15 mSv of radiation — significantly less than a medical CT scan (2 mSv), comparable to 1–2 weeks of natural background radiation, and only slightly more than a cross-country flight (0.04 mSv). Dr. C follows ALARA principles, selecting the smallest necessary field of view and ordering CBCT only when the clinical benefit clearly justifies the minimal radiation. Pregnant patients are generally advised to postpone elective CBCT imaging.

Yes! Frisco Dental Hub at 4500 Hillcrest Rd Suite 190, Frisco TX 75035 is conveniently located for patients from Plano TX, McKinney TX, Prosper TX, Celina TX, Little Elm TX, The Colony TX, Melissa TX, Anna TX, and Aubrey TX. In-office CBCT imaging means same-day results — no referral to an external center needed. Call (972) 276-4888 to schedule.