What are Dental X-rays?
Dental x-rays are basically the imaging of a person’s teeth and the inner portion of the mouth. This is done in order to know if the person is having any underlying problems related to teeth. Nowadays, it has become very common for examining teeth. With this, our team can evaluate the dental health of the candidate. X-rays take pictures of the interior of teeth and gums. With X-rays, we can know the teeth issues like decaying, any cavity, or any teeth that are impacted. Dental X-rays can be of different types also like intraoral or extraoral. This is basically concerned with the taking of images from inside and outside of the mouth respectively. With us, you can get the best experience in the service.
Who is a candidate for Dental X-rays?
Dental X-rays are needed when a person is having any problem or requires treatment for that problem. It gives a clear picture of the problem where a direct examination is not possible. Some factors that might affect the number of times x-rays are required are:
- Any oral health condition
- Any symptoms like sensitivity or tooth decay
- Any past dental issues or diseases
X-rays are also done when a patient comes for a general dental checkup. It might be needed when a person comes with an emergency. At that time, dentists can take the help of the x-rays and know the cause of any pain, swelling, or sensitivity. The frequency of getting x-rays depends upon the person’s history of teeth-related problems or a person’s current teeth condition.
Who is a candidate for dental X-rays?
All the patients can go for x-rays if they want to know the reasons for any discomfort in their teeth or gums. With the help of x-rays, dentists can make a record of any changes that might have occurred but are still not known. Any health conditions or medical history will be checked before going for an x-ray. All the precautions are kept in place while the patient is going through radiation. A person with no previous x-rays might be asked to have a whole set of x-rays so that the exact condition might be known and a treatment plan can be made by the dentists accordingly.
What happens during dental X-rays?
Our experienced team take full care of the patient and their loved ones. A lead apron is used before taking an x-ray. This is for the patient so that the radiation might not have any effect on the patient. Then the x-ray machine is aimed at small device that is put inside the patient mouth.
Now the next thing our dentist does is to set proper angle to the affected tooth to take a proper image. If more than one area is affected, then the device is moved and placed in that area. The whole process is repeated again. If more than one appointment is needed for the treatment of the underlying dental condition then, our grand prairie dentists might suggest taking many more x-rays at each visit to take a record of recovery. The dental x-rays are taken while the person is sitting on the chair. Dental x-rays might not need any prior preparation. One must clean their teeth properly before going for an x-ray. With digital x-rays. The images can be created instantly and looked up by the dentist for any problem.
Anyone who want to have dental x-rays for general checkup or in case of emergency can book appointment with us right away.