Why are dental x-rays important?
Benefits of oral xrays
Oral radiographs along with a clinic evaluation can provide a more accurate picture of your dental situation. An x-ray allows your dentist to see things on a deeper level. Therefore, diagnosis is more precise as well as the dental treatment.
Given these points with a good quality dental xrays the dentists in Advanced Smiles Dentistry can view from a cavity, gum diseases, bone loss, infections to enumerate a few.
Types of X-rays
Panoramic: this type of x-ray is taken with a special machine called Sirona Dentsply Orthophos 3D. For instance, this particular image is use by dentists to exam your wisdom teeth, dental restorations or evaluate any jaw issues.
Periapical: individual x-rays that usually can cover from one to two teeth from root to crown.
CT scan (cone beam): a 3D x-ray taken with Sirona Dentsply Orthophos 3D. Specifically, with this scan the dentists and dental specialists can check out the bone density. This study is use by implant specialists to plan an implant placement to rehabilitate a missing tooth.
Radioactivity Safety
Accordingly, to the ADA (American Dental Association) the radiation received during a dental x-ray is small. Also, the radiation exposure is even minor if the x-rays are taken digitally. Since all Advanced Smiles Dentistry´s technology is digital we can assure you that the risk of exposure is even small than average.
The recommendation is to get annual full set x-rays or every time you get your dental checkup or dental cleaning. However, your dentist might decide when an x-ray is need on the basis of your oral health, symptoms and dental treatment plan.
Above all pregnant women should avoid all types of x-rays.
As part of your overall oral health, x-rays are an important factor like dental cleanings and daily flossing. Remember that prevention is the key. Schedule your dental evaluation in Tijuana and save money in any dental treatment.
