DENTAL X-RAYS MAY REVEAL:
- • Abscesses or cysts.
- • Bone loss.
- • Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
- • Decay between the teeth.
- • Developmental abnormalities.
- • Poor tooth and root positions.
- • Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
ARE DENTAL X-RAYS SAFE?
We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of x-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.
Dental x-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each x-ray.
HOW OF TEN SHOULD DENTAL
X- RAYS BE TAKEN?
The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration and risk for disease.
A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients, it is usually good for three to five years. Bitewing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at checkup visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.
Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
DENTAL X-RAYS MAY REVEAL:
- Abscesses or cysts.
- Bone loss.
- Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
- Decay between the teeth.
- Developmental abnormalities.
- Poor tooth and root positions.
- Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
ARE DENTAL X-RAYS SAFE?
We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of x-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.
Dental x-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each x-ray.
HOW OF TEN SHOULD DENTAL
X- RAYS BE TAKEN?
The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration and risk for disease.
A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients, it is usually good for three to five years. Bitewing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at checkup visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.
