Dental x ray bite

Bitewing x-rays, also known as bitewing radiographs, are cutting-edge dental x-ray techniques. The name “bitewings” is derived from the small tabs that patients have to bite down on during the examination to hold the sensor in place. When you bite down on the piece of paper, the dentist can see how the crowns of your teeth match up.Bite-wing x-rays are the type that most people are familiar with. They get their name from a tab on the x-ray film. The patient bites down on the tab so the image will show both top and bottom teeth. Dentists use bite-wings to get a picture of the back (posterior) teeth. They are not typically done on front (anterior) teeth.Bitewing: You will bite down on a biting tab during this X-ray. The image displays the crown of your top and bottom teeth. These are typically taken every six to 12 months for children and six to 18 months for adults, although the American Dental Association has stated that they can be administered less frequently for some people.Typically, bitewing x-rays are used to show you and your dentist areas of decay. You will notice discoloration in the image on or between teeth if there is decay present. If you are having traditional bitewing x-rays taken, you will chomp down on a plastic piece; if digital you bite down on a small box.