Dental x-rays
Get the full picture of your oral health
Dental x-rays help to detect and treat problems at an early stage – saving you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
PREVENTATIVE CARE DENTAL SERVICES
Everything you need to know about dental x-rays
Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dr. Forbes and his 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.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth! 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
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FAQs
Are dental x-rays safe?
We are 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 fro 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 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 often should dental x-rays be taken?
The need for x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Dr. Forbes 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. A full series is usually good for 5-6 years. Bite-wing x-rays are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once a year to detect new dental problems.
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