X-Rays
X-rays, also known as radiographs, are an essential part of any dental care treatment plan. They are diagnostic, but they can also be preventative, by helping a dentist diagnose potential oral care issues in a patient’s mouth before they become a major problem.
Findings with X-Rays
X-Rays are a great way to find preventative oral issues:
Detect cavities
Evaluate the tooth roots
Check the health of the bony area around the tooth
Determine if periodontal disease is an oral care issue
Observe the status of developing teeth
The benefits
The benefits of X-rays are well known: They help our dentists diagnose common problems, such as cavities, gum disease and some types of infections. Radiographs allow dentists to see inside a tooth and beneath the gums to assess the health of the bone and supporting tissues that hold teeth in place. There are a number of X-rays a dental professional can order. The type of X-ray needed will depend greatly on the type of care the patient needs to receive.
The Risks
Today's X-ray equipment is able to eliminate unnecessary radiation and allows the dentist to focus the X-ray beam on a specific part of the mouth. High-speed film enables the dentist to reduce the amount of radiation the patient receives.
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