Everything you need to know about Dental X-rays :)

There’s a lot going on in your mouth between teeth that all dentists can'‘t see but dental X-rays allow your us to see what’s happening below the gums. By taking X-rays, your dentist is provided with a comprehensive assessment of the health of your mouth.
 

No visible signs of trouble

Tooth decay can be hard to see – X-rays are an important diagnostic tool that allows us to confirm if you have tooth decay, or if you have any problems such as infection around the roots of the tooth, or bone loss. Spotting it early means your dentist can deal with the problem before it becomes significant. 
 

Safe for everyone

Regardless of whether you’re a child or an adult, you can have X-rays safely taken of the inside and outside of your mouth. The amount of radiation involved is extremely low, and is equivalent to the sort of exposure you’d receive on a 1-2 hour flight. there is more raditation these days in a banana then a dental X-ray believe it or not. This means that even if you’re pregnant you can have X-rays taken, although they are generally kept to a minimum during this period.

What can dental X-rays detect?

•    Small areas of decay between teeth not visible in the mouth
•    Problems with existing fillings, root canals, crowns or bridges
•    The presence and severity of gum disease
•    Abscesses or other sorts of infections
•    Tooth development issues such as malformed teeth, extra or missing teeth etc.
•    Cysts and some types of tumors
•    Traumatic injuries such as tooth and bone fractures
•    Proximity of teeth to nerves and sinuses
•    The development of wisdom teeth and if there is a need for them to be removed
•    The amount of bone needed for dental implants

If an X-ray shows decay, your dentist will discuss treatment options with you, which may be preventive to slow or stop further progression of the decay, or may involve a filling if there is an actual cavity.