BENEFITS OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS
Dental radiographs can alert your dentist to changes in your hard and soft tissues.
In chil- dren, radiographs allow the dentist to see how their teeth and jawbones are developing..
The radiation beam passes through your soft tissues and creates images of your teeth and bones.
Dental X-rays may be traditional (taken with film) or digital (taken with digital sensors and a computer).
Digital dental X-rays use 80% to 90% less radiation compared to traditional dental X-ray machines..
The radiation beam passes through your soft tissues and creates images of your teeth and bones.
Dental X-rays may be traditional (taken with film) or digital (taken with digital sensors and a computer).
Digital dental X-rays use 80% to 90% less radiation compared to traditional dental X-ray machines..
The cost of dental X-rays varies by type
For instance, a standard bitewing X-ray costs $10 – $25, while a periapical X-ray costs $15 – $30
Other types are more expensiveA panoramic dental X-ray will cost you $60 – $200
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is priced at $150 – $700
Can a dental X-ray show infection?