Dental X-Rays

Dental x-rays should be part of any dental examination when the dentist cannot see the areas between the teeth, when a child has received an injury and when evaluating a child's oral growth and development. Dental x-rays are a safe diagnostic tool required to properly complete a dental examination.

My office staff uses the most up to date technology, intra-oral digital dental x-rays. We take computer generated x-rays, which can reduce a child's exposure to radiation up to 90% from conventional dental x-rays. The most common type of x-ray a child requires is called a bitewing, this view allows me to see the areas between teeth, which are not visible by direct vision, and check for tooth decay. When children begin to erupt permanent teeth, a panoramic x-ray (full jaw view) is taken to evaluate growth and development of the oral structures.