What can a dental x-ray show?

A lot!: A dental x-ray can show decay, supporting bone level for gum disease evaluation, odontgenic tumors, cysts, Periapical abscesses, impacted teeth, internal or external root resorption, help evaluate pulpal health, TMJ status and do much more! Dental X-rays are very safe (especially the new digital ones) and show an abundance of essential dental diagnostic information!

Dental x-rays: are a valuable tool for dental treatment, because they can detect damage to teeth and gums and surrounding tissue. For example, x-rays can show the condition of your teeth, their roots, jaw placement and the overall composition of your facial bones. If you have an oral tumor, x-rays may even save your life. Digital x-rays today are very safe.

Dental x-rays: Dental x-rays can show all that your eyes cannot see. That's why they are a necessary part of a complete and thorough exam. When you go to the physician while they can look at your general condition, they use many tests such as BP, blood tests, EKG, etc to show what their eyes cannot evaluate. Tooth decay, bone loss, dental infections, tooth development, cysts, occlusal trauma are some examples.

Structural defects: X-Rays assist in showing the structural defects or results of disease affecting the tooth and bone. Disease results in pain. Correction of disease defects restores function. If let go too far, then the tooth is lost.