Not only are dental X-rays safe but they are the key tool for diagnosis. The right and timely diagnosis by your dentist will not only save your time but your money as well!

Here’s how:

Dental x rays help in diagnosing your oral health issues with accuracy. They also help in preventing an issue before it becomes a major problem.

An X-ray is a radiation that passes through soft tissues like cheeks and gums and is absorbed by dense tissues like bone and teeth.

There are 2 types of x rays, intraoral and extra oral. Intraoral X rays are taken inside the mouth and an extra oral x-ray is taken outside the mouth. Intraoral X rays are more common and help your dentist in:

• Finding cavities
• Looking at the roots of teeth for root canal
• Checking bone and jaw health
• Identifying the extent of gum disease
• Looking at the growth of developing teeth in younger patients
• Judging overall oral health

Here are some questions you might be thinking of: