Dental X-Rays
If X-rays are necessary, a full-mouth X-ray, a panoramic X-ray or bitewings (molars and premolars) may be taken to detect abnormalities not visible to the naked eye.
There are numerous benefits of a dental radiograph examination. Specifically, many diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissues cannot be seen when your dentist examines your mouth and an X-ray examination may reveal issues including:
If X-rays are necessary, a full-mouth X-ray, a panoramic X-ray or bitewings (molars and premolars) may be taken to detect abnormalities not visible to the naked eye.
There are numerous benefits of a dental radiograph examination. Specifically, many diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissues cannot be seen when your dentist examines your mouth and an X-ray examination may reveal issues including:
- Areas of decay between the teeth or below existing restorations (fillings)
- Infections in the bone
- Periodontal (gum) disease
- Abscesses or cysts
- Developmental abnormalities
- Some types of tumors
