Dental X-Rays

X-rays, also known as radiographs, allow your dentist to see deeper into your mouth. Dentists understand that in order to provide the best possible care to their patients, a visual examination alone will not suffice. Dental x-rays are an excellent diagnostic tool that can assist your dentist in detecting damage or disease that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye. Dentists can use x-rays to accurately diagnose and treat dental problems, allowing them to be proactive rather than reactive to issues in the mouth.

Why Dental X-Rays Performed?

Dentists can see everything from the tip of the roots to the bones beneath your gums in an x-ray, not just the visible part of the tooth. These x-rays assist your dentist in diagnosing specific or isolated symptoms you may be experiencing.

Dentists can use x-rays to screen for conditions ranging from a simple cavity and the amount of decay to gum disease, bone loss, cysts, abscesses, and other masses that can be detected early. Dentists can also determine the number of wisdom teeth present, as well as missing or impacted teeth, resulting in faster, more efficient care for you.