Are Dental X-Rays Really Necessary?
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The only time dental X-rays are not necessary is if you don't have teeth! And even then sometimes X-rays are necessary so dentists can ensure that a patient has a healthy mouth. The saying ‘what you can't see can't hurt you,' is completely wrong. What you can't see can hurt you but dental X-rays help to avoid issues.
At All Dental Center we use Panoramic and Intraoral X-rays.
Panoramic X-rays;
A Panoramic X-ray creates a two-dimensional picture of the entire mouth in one image. This includes the upper and lower jaws, the teeth and all surrounding tissues and structures. This type of medical imaging is a diagnostic tool that allows dentists to identify many different oral issues.
PROBLEMS DETECTED BY X-RAYS;
- Decay that has formed between teeth.
- Decay that has formed beneath a filling.
- Abscesses
- Infections
- Periodontal disease
- Cysts
- Tumors
- Oral Cancer
- Impacted Teeth
- Sinusitis
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
Intraoral X-rays;
The most common form of X-rays used in dental offices is Intraoral. These X-rays provide a very high level of detail and allow dentists to locate cavities, inspect tooth roots, view the bone around a tooth and they are used to see if newly developing teeth are forming properly.
CT Scans;
Patients at All Dental Center that are getting implants or other dental procedures may be given a CT scan prior to any work being completed. A CT scan provides a three-dimensional view of the mouth allowing dentists to look for fine details such as nerve endings and sinus cavities before preforming surgery.
All Dental Center Has the Equipment
From X-rays to cleanings or fillings to teeth whitening, All Dental Center has the state-of-the-art equipment and services necessary to keep you smiling for years to come!
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