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Importance of Dental X-Rays: Why We Take Them

The importance of getting regular x-rays for your teeth cannot be overstated. X-rays are a great diagnostic and preventative tool that allow your dentist and dental team to get a clearer picture of what is going on inside your mouth

X-rays can be used to spot current cavities, tooth decay, and other problems with your teeth that can be viewed on a radiograph. X-rays can be used to spot developing cavities, which can either be filled or at least closely monitored in order to make sure that they do not spread. X-rays can also be used to spot periodontal disease, which is essential due to the fact that untreated periodontal disease will have serious consequences on your health. X-rays can also be used to monitor new teeth in children or to monitor the progress of wisdom teeth in adults. 

In other words, X-rays are both a diagnostic tool that can help us understand what is wrong—as well as a preventive tool that can help us understand what needs to be prevented in the future.

Benefits of Getting X-Rays

Now you may be wondering: are there any benefits of x-rays for your teeth? The answer is: yes! 

Having your teeth x-rayed when you come in for your dental cleaning is one of the best ways to spot problems with your oral hygiene before they even start. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say; and in the case of your teeth, the sooner you can spot problems and address them, the higher the chances that you’ll be able to avoid serious health consequences.

X-rays allow your dentist to keep a closer eye on the health and progress of your teeth, whether you come in for regular cleanings or you have gum disease and need to be closely monitored in order to spot further progression of the gum disease. This closer eye goes a long way towards preventing major dental work down the line, especially in cases where the dentist has spotted issues early and can give you treatment options for them.

In either case, one thing is certain: x-rays are a vital part of your oral health. If you have any questions regarding our x-ray services or whether or not you need to come in for x-rays, to not hesitate to contact us today. We will do our very best to answer all questions, comments and other inquiries you may have about our x-ray services and how they can benefit you.