Digital, low-dose
Modern sensors capture more detail with less exposure.
- Low-radiation digital capture
- Instant images, no chemicals
- Enlargeable detail
- Stored to your record
Imaging, Dose-Aware in St. Petersburg, Florida
Digital X-rays in
Digital X-rays in
St. Petersburg, FL.
Imaging should earn its dose. Our x-rays run digital and low-radiation on an as-needed schedule, read against your health history, with the CBCT scanner reserved for cases that genuinely need 3D.
Why Dose-Aware
X-rays only when needed.
Digital sensors cut radiation far below film, and an as-needed policy cuts it further. Imaging here follows the case: the picture gets taken when it changes a decision.
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As-needed, never routine
The schedule follows your risk instead of the calendar.
- Imaging per case
- Risk-based intervals
- Kids imaged conservatively
- Every image justified
CBCT when it matters
3D imaging stays reserved for what needs it: surgery, implants, cavitations.
- CBCT on-site
- Surgical planning
- Cavitation screening
- Airway evaluation
Digital vs Film-Era
Dose-aware digital vs routine imaging.
Two policies separate practices: what the machine emits and how often somebody presses the button.
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| Property | Natural Smiles | Routine practice |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | Digital, low-radiation | Film or higher-dose digital |
| Schedule | As needed, per risk | Fixed calendar bitewings |
| 3D imaging | CBCT only when indicated | Varies |
| Reading | With full health history | Chart alone |
The Process
Imaging done right, step by step.
The policy stays simple: justify, capture low, read in context.
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Justify
Imaging gets ordered when it changes a decision, at intervals your risk sets.
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Capture low
Digital sensors take the image at low radiation, instantly viewable.
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Read in context
Images land next to your health history, read for root causes as well as cavities.
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Escalate rarely
Cases needing 3D go to the CBCT: surgical planning, cavitations, airway.
Inside the Office
Imaging that feeds real decisions.
Digital sensors chairside and the CBCT scanner down the hall, with the lab reading everything in-house.
CBCT 3D scanner
Three-dimensional bone and soft-tissue imaging that flat 2D x-rays walk past.
- Volumetric capture
- Reads bone density in 3D
- Surfaces hidden cavitations
- Maps old root canal sites
Operatory
Five private rooms with HEPA-filtered air and natural Mirror Lake light overhead.
- HEPA-filtered air per room
- Natural light, no fluorescent buzz
- Nitrile dam isolation
- No off-gassing materials
In-house CAD/CAM lab
Primescan digital scanning and a Sirona MC X5 mill turn out same-visit zirconia restorations.
- Primescan digital impressions
- Sirona MC X5 mill on-site
- Zirconia in about three hours
- No goopy putty trays
Care for the Whole Family
A biological standard for every age.
Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD has practiced biological dentistry for more than 20 years and serves on the board of directors of the Holistic Dental Association. Families get fluoride-free care for adults and children, with pediatric visits run gently alongside Dr. Nalley.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
Patient Reviews
Patient reviews on careful diagnostics.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Google, Facebook and Healthgrades.
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"Dr. Litano is a saint! I was dreading having to have a tooth pulled and he put my mind to ease. Love how he’s a one stop shop for removal + putting in a non toxic implant! He is very kind & caring too!"
Natalie T. - ★★★★★Google
"This isn't your average or even better dentist, Dr Litano knows his craft, has all the best tools, and is exceptionally gifted to provide the best care in a way that makes you feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!"
Kathy M. - RecommendedFacebook
"Excellent experience because I knew I was in good hands & Dr. Litano knew what he was doing & was going to keep me safe from toxic metals!"
Judy C.
Imaging FAQ
Questions about dental X-rays in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most about radiation, frequency, and 3D imaging.
Digital sensors run at low radiation, well below film-era exposure, and the as-needed policy keeps total dose lower still.
No. Intervals follow your risk and history, and every image has to justify itself before capture.
When a case needs 3D: implant planning, cavitation screening, sinus mapping, and airway evaluation. About cavitation imaging.
Imaging prices within the visit or plan it serves, in the written estimate.
Schedule
Diagnostic visits in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.