A Guide to Dental X-Rays
Dental X-rays are required for various reasons. The majority of dental procedures (dentures and root canals, braces, implants...) need the use of X-rays before their implementation. Dentists can also request X-rays be taken on patients when they show alarming signs (such as gum bleeding or sores) and when an oral examination cannot detect the issue. Dental X-rays for Children and Dental In young and preteens, dental X-rays aid dentists look out for signs of dental decay, especially between teeth, where it is difficult to be identified by a regular exam. The X-rays can also aid dentists in determining the amount of space within the mouth to accommodate the patient's new teeth. By using dental X-rays, dentists can determine the progress of wisdom teeth and determine if certain teeth are prevented from advancing through the gums (impacted teeth). The jaws and teeth of young teenagers and children are in the development stage. This is why dental X-rays are suggested