Dental x-rays are also called radiographs. Your age, health, individual needs, and risk factors all affect how often dental x-rays are taken. Your Newport Beach dentist may require dental x-rays if:
- You’re a new patient or if you haven’t seen him in a while.
- You are required to have a dental x-ray if you are on a follow-up visit after a particular dental treatment.
- To show the condition of your teeth, their roots, your facial bones, and your jaw placement.
- To help the dentist see if you have the periodontal (gum) disease and how bad it is.
- Dental x-rays also reveal cavities, abscesses, and abnormal growths like cysts and tumors.
- It can save you time, money and pain. If you have a hidden dental disease, it may help save your life!
Different Types of Dental X-Rays
- The most common type of dental X-ray is called Bitewing X-ray. It can determine if there is decay between the teeth which is one of the most common areas where decay-causing bacteria live. This x-ray also will also show bone loss when severe gum disease or a dental infection is present.
- Periapical x-ray is another type of Dental X-ray which gives an image to the dentist of the entire teeth to help them evaluate the root structures as well as the bone levels, cysts or abscesses.
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