Experience Our Modern Approach to Diagnostics and Treatment Planning with Safe Dental X-rays

While our visual exams are exhaustive, not all dental issues happen in plain sight. Dental X-rays allow us to visualize dental problems beyond the reach of the naked eye. 

Dental X-rays are needed for: 

• Diagnostics: Better diagnosis leads to better treatment outcomes. X-rays help the dentist detect interdental decay, cysts, bone loss, tooth abscesses, and other hidden issues. They also help visualize underlying permanent teeth in children.
• Treatment planning: Dental X-rays are crucial in several treatment plans, including dental crowns, implants, root canals, extractions, etc. X-rays help visualize the tooth position, root surfaces, damage, etc., ensuring precise and efficient treatment. 

Our team will also likely recommend dental X-rays for new patients or if you have never been to a dentist for over two years. Dental X-rays allow us to detect dental issues that otherwise would likely be missed. 

Not all dental X-rays are the same. Dentists use different X-rays depending on what they want to see. 

Here are the common dental X-rays: 

• Bitewing X-rays: These show a specific area of the mouth and are used to detect cavities between teeth and monitor bone levels.
• Periapical X-rays: They capture the whole tooth from the crown to the root tip, helping diagnose issues like abscesses or bone loss.
• Panoramic X-rays: They provide a broad view of the entire mouth, including all teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures. They are ideal for detecting impacted teeth, tumors, or jaw disorders.
• Cone-beam CT (CBCT): These capture 3D images of your jawbone, soft tissue, and teeth, essential for planning implants, surgical procedures, or complex diagnoses.