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If you have a dental check-up scheduled, you may learn upon arriving that you need to take some x-rays. This is not uncommon during check-ups, and does not necessarily mean that your dentist thinks there is something wrong with your oral health. It is just a way to check on your oral structure and keep their information updated.
Our dentists in San Fernando Valley take x-rays for several reasons. These reasons include:
• To see evidence of cavities that they cannot see on their own
• The status of your wisdom teeth, if they are still in the mouth
• Signs of bone loss
• To check progress or the state of the teeth after a procedure
There are also several types of dental x-rays, which are all used for different reasons.
• Bite wing x-rays show the upper and lower back teeth and how they fit together
• Periapical x-rays show an entire tooth, from the bottom of the root and its placement in the jawbone to the top of the crown
• Occlusal x-rays display the roof or the floor of the mouth, depending on the position, and are used to examine teeth that have not yet emerged through the gums
• Panoramic x-rays show the lower half of the facial structure, including the teeth, jaw, jaw joints, nasal area, and sinuses.