Dental X-rays are important because they give your dentist the whole picture. They help dentists see the condition of your teeth and also the roots, jaw placement, and facial bone composition. They will help your dentist find and treat dental problems before they become too serious or advanced. What Do Dental X-Rays show? Dental X-rays can show:
Dental X-rays
help dentists visualize diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. In addition, X-rays help the dentist find and treat dental problems early in their development, which can potentially save you money, unnecessary discomfort, and maybe even your life.
X-rays are not required as part of every dental check-up. When you visit a dentist for the first time, they will probably take an x-ray of each side of your mouth to help them build up a clearer picture of your oral structures and health, to assess and best treat your specific needs. This is then used as a baseline going forward.
Your Dentist will take a dental x-ray before many of the procedures that they need to perform. This is absolutely necessary so that they can get a proper view of your teeth and gums. Most importantly, if they are performing an extraction, there are certain surfaces of your teeth and gums that your Dentist can see just by looking at them.
Annual preventive X-rays, called bitewings, for healthy dental patients are
not necessary. "Adult dentate patients, who receive regularly scheduled professional care and are free of signs and symptoms of oral disease, are at a low risk for dental caries," otherwise known as tooth decay.,Many people may
not understand why
dental X-rays are
necessary. After all, your teeth look fine, so why do you need an
X-ray