Dental Radiographs
The dosage of radiation received by a dental patient is typically minimal and incidental exposure is further reduced by the use of a lead lead apron.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage may save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
Radiographs may reveal:
Dental radiographs, commonly referred to as X-ray films, are pictures of the teeth, bones, and surrounding soft tissues to screen for and help identify problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw. Dental radiographs can show cavities, hidden dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination. Dental radiographs may also be taken as a follow-up after dental treatments.- Abscesses or cysts.
- Gum disease & infections.
- Decay between the teeth.
- Bone loss.
- Developmental abnormalities.
- Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
- Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.
- Poor tooth and root positions.
The dosage of radiation received by a dental patient is typically minimal and incidental exposure is further reduced by the use of a lead lead apron.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage may save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!