Need Of Dental X Rays?

1. Need Of Dental X Rays? When dentists perform a dental check-up, they are limited to what they can see in your mouth – they can only see the part of the tooth that sits above the gumline. After that even, dentists cannot see clearly between teeth where they touch. So just like other x-rays ordered by medical doctors to check for things like broken bones, dentists use dental x-rays to help see the parts of your teeth that sit below the gums and the surrounding bone. What Problems Can Dental X-Rays Show? A dentists may take different types of x-rays depending upon what structures they are trying to view. Large x-rays in size, often provide a broader overview and are often taken outside the mouth. Smaller x-rays (which are placed

2. inside the mouth) are used to show a smaller area in more detail, such as the area between two teeth. Conditions which may show up on x-rays include (but are not limited to):  Tooth decay, covering the presence of decay between your teeth and/or underneath fillings Tooth abscesses Bone loss associated with Peridontal (gum) disease. Cysts in mouth, or areas of chronic infection which can be associated with unerrupted teeth, or teeth which have suffered some sort of trauma. Growing teeth – whether they are present and whether they appear as expected in the correct location The presence of extra teeth or alternatively the absence of teeth The position of wisdom teeth  Harmful injuries such as tooth and/or bone fractures  The presence of any growths  Inflammation of sinuses (on larger x-rays) When Should I Get X-Rays? Toronto dentist will help you decide how often you should have dental x-rays as everyone’s needs are different. Dentists may suggest that you need to undergo a series of x-rays, when they have not seen you before as a patient, so that they can complete a comprehensive examine and advise you best for your overall dental status. Dentists may also require dental x-rays in order to either plan dental treatment, monitor treatment outcomes or to assist with treatment procedures. Dentists might recommend dental x-rays depending on: Whether the dentist has seen the patient first time. A patient’s age

3. A patient’s dental history  The presence of symptoms requiring mouth examine  The number of teeth present See the visible condition of the patients teeth and gums  The dental treatment being proposed and/or provided at the time  The presence of disease and the need to monitor treatment outcomes If you have not had an x-ray in a while and are looking to have this preventative measure to make sure you are in optimal dental health, schedule an appointment today with Downtown Toronto Dentist. We’re happy to take care of you and look forward to meeting you!