Traditional Dental X-Ray Nuevo Progreso

What are the benefits of a dental radiograph examination? Many diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissues cannot be seen during a routine visual examination of your mouth.An x-ray examination may reveal: small areas of decay between the teeth or below existing restorations (fillings)infections in the bone periodontal (gum) disease in the form of reduced bone levels around the teeth abscesses or cysts developmental abnormalitiessome types of tumors Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can save time, money and unnecessary  discomfort. If you have a hidden tumor, radiographs may even help save your life.There are two types of radiographs that me taken: intra-oral and extra-oral. The intraoral x-rays are the most commonly known type that involve the placement of the small films inside the mouth, and provide the most detail andaccuracy of small areas at a time. The extraoral films are larger, and take a more overall view of the teeth and jaws. The most common extraoral film is the panoramic x-ray which is taken by a unit that spins around the patients head and  produces a complete survey of the teeth and upper & lower jawbones.

Dental radiographs, commonly referred to as X-ray films, or informally, X-rays, are pictures of the teeth, bones, and surrounding soft tissues to screen for and help identify problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw. X-ray pictures can show cavities, cancerous or benign masses, hidden dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination. Dental X-rays may also be done as follow-up after dental treatments.