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When we typically think of x-rays, we may immediately think of a huge machine that’s checking for a broken bone. Dental x-rays are a little bit different. They’re an important part of diagnosing disease or other problems. In fact, at our dental office in El Paso, we use dental x-rays as a crucial aspect to our approach to preventive dentistry so we can catch any issues early while they’re still easy to treat. This month, we examine a few things that dental x-rays can help us diagnose as well as some different types of x-rays you may have.
At your bi-annual dental appointments, you’ll receive an in-depth exam and thorough cleaning. During these procedures, we’re taking close look at your overall oral health. But there are a lot of places in your mouth where problems can hide. Dental x-rays help us see and diagnose these issues that otherwise would have gone unnoticed. Dental x-rays can help us see:
Decay below the surface or in between teeth
Bone loss caused by gum disease or other issues
Impacted wisdom teeth
Damaged bone
Abscesses or cysts
Imagery obtained through x-rays give your dentist in El Paso the ability to diagnose disease or problems early and oftentimes before you experience any signs or painful symptoms.
Dental x-rays can be classified as either intraoral or extraoral, both of which show different views of the mouth. Intraoral x-rays are more detailed images of individual teeth while extraoral x-rays show a more comprehensive look at the overall mouth including all of the teeth and the jaw. Each type of x-ray helps your dental team identify different things. Let’s take a closer look.
Intraoral X-Rays
Since intraoral x-rays show close-up details of each tooth, they’re helpful in diagnosing
Decay between teeth or fillings
Bone deterioration
Extraoral X-Rays
With a broader view of the entire mouth, extraoral x-rays can help get an up-close-and-personal look at:
Tooth development
Potential Issues with the jaw joint (TMJ)
Impacted teeth
Having dental x-rays taken can help save you from experiencing painful dental problems that may require complex treatment and are a necessary part of a proper preventive approach to dental care. These x-rays emit a low amount of radiation and, along with the additional safety precautions our El Paso dental office take, are incredibly safe.
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