Dental X-rays
Dental X-rays Leichhardt
Detect dental trouble early on with dental X-rays in Leichhardt.
Treating problems before they get more serious can save money, pain and even your life.
Dental X-rays are images of your teeth and surrounding structures that your Leichhardt dentist uses to assess your oral health.
These dental X-rays use low levels of radiation to take images of the interior of your teeth and gums.
Importance of Dental X-rays
Dental X-rays are usually done yearly. They may be done more often if your dentist is monitoring the development of an existing dental problem or procedure.
Here are 10 benefits of dental X-rays:
- 70% less radiation than conventional film X-rays
- Take less time and easier to take compared to traditional film X-rays
- Use streamlined designs, taking the pain from getting dental X-rays
- Have better quality viewing
- Have an immediate result
- Prevent issues from being undetected
- Lessen your time in the dental chair
- Easily saved on the computer
- Less expensive and environmentally friendly
The circumstances that affect how often we take dental X-rays may include:
- Patient’s age
- Patients oral health
- Any signs of an oral disease
- History of gum disease or cavities
Children may need dental X-rays more often than adults since their dentists might need to monitor the growth of their permanent teeth.
Types of Dental X-rays
Intraoral X-rays – is associated with the digital imaging of the teeth, your bite, and gums.
Types of intraoral X-rays include the following:
Bitewing X-rays – involve biting down on a piece of paper so your Leichhardt dentist can see how well the crowns of your teeth fit each other. Bitewing X-rays is often done to check for cavities between teeth.
Periapical X-rays – focus on two complete teeth, from the root to crown.
Occlusal X-rays – are performed with your jaw closed to see how your upper and bottom teeth align. They can also detect irregularities in the floor of your mouth or your palate. This technique captures images of all your teeth in just one shot.
Extraoral X-rays – is used when your dentist thinks there might be problems in areas outside of the teeth and gums, as the jaw.
Preparation for Dental X-rays
Dental X-rays require no special preparations. You only need to brush your teeth prior to your appointment. This creates a cleaner environment for those working inside your mouth. X-rays are usually performed before cleanings.
The X-ray machine is placed alongside your head to take and record images of your teeth and the entire mouth.
We will guide you through each step of the procedure. Hold still while the pictures are being taken and recorded. Spacers will be shifted and adjusted in your mouth to capture the proper images.
After Dental X-rays
Your Leichhardt dentist will check and study your X-rays if there’s an abnormality.
If your Leichhardt dentist sees any problems, such as cavities or gum issues, they’ll discuss your treatment options.
Dental X-rays in Leichhardt
Depending on the age, health, and insurance coverage, dental X-rays may be performed every one to two years.
If you experience any pain or other changes in your mouth, see your Leichhardt dentist immediately.
Gap FREE: General Check-up, Scale and Clean, X-rays and Flouride treatment
• for new patients only with any insurance
Call us on (02) 9171 0840 or request your appointment online.
We are located at Shop 48, Leichhardt Marketplace Shopping Centre, 122-138 Flood Street in Leichhardt.
