Both Sides of Dental X-rays
Dental x-rays are used for diagnosing and treating problems that can't be seen with naked eyes. X-rays reveal cavities between the teeth or hidden by fillings, infections in the bone, fractures, gum disease, abscesses, cysts, and tumors. There are many people who
avoid dental x-rays because of fear of radiation exposure. Having your mouth x-ray'd is completely safe and the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to is minuscule.
Dental x-rays are produced by letting a stream of fast electrons come to a sudden stop at a metal plate. The images produced by X-rays are due to the different absorption rates of different tissues. Calcium in bones absorbs X-rays the most, so bones look white on a
film recording of the X-ray image. Fat and other soft tissues absorb less, and look gray. Air absorbs the least, so the darker spots are the empty spaces in the mouth. When x-rays are passed through your mouth, more x-rays are absorbed by the denser parts of your mouth, such as teeth and bone, than by soft tissues. The x-rays strike the film that is behind your tooth, and this creates an image on the film.
Futher more, there are two main types of dental X-rays: intraoral (meaning the X-ray film is inside the mouth) and extraoral (meaning the X-ray film is outside the mouth). Intra-oral dental x ray is popular with dentists because it provides a lot of details and this helps
them to inspect the roots and the bones that are located around the teeth as well as find cavities.
Extra-oral x rays are also capable of showing the teeth but they are aimed at the jawbone and skull. Because they do not give much detail they are not very good at locating cavities or finding problems with the teeth. They are useful in studies of growth of the teeth and
how they develop in comparison to the jaw. They are extremely useful in identifying problems between the jawbone and the teeth.
X-rays can help us determine the presence or degree of periodontal (gum) disease, cavities, abscesses and many abnormal growths, such as cysts and tumors. X-rays also can show the exact location of impacted teeth and teeth that have not yet fully developed.
Basically, if you have a hidden tumor – x-rays can help save your life!
Dental X Ray equipment help dentists diagnose relatively common disorders such as cavities, periodontal disease and infections, and some of the more uncommon problems, such as cysts, abscesses and tumors. Dental x-rays are invaluable in detecting damage
to teeth and gums not visible to the human eyes. X-rays can show the condition of your teeth, their roots, jaw placement and the overall composition of your facial bones.
With digital x-rays, X-Ray Film reader is replaced with a flat electronic pad or sensor. The X-rays hit the pad the same way they hit the film. But instead of developing the film in a dark room, the image is electronically sent directly to a computer where the image appears
on the screen. The image can then be stored on the computer or printed out.
How often dental X ray should be taken depends on the patient's oral health condition, age, risk for disease and any signs and symptoms of oral disease that the patient might be experiencing, in addition to your current medical condition. Some people may need X-rays as often as every six months; others with no recent dental or gum disease and who visit their dentist regularly may get X-rays only once a year.
avoid dental x-rays because of fear of radiation exposure. Having your mouth x-ray'd is completely safe and the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to is minuscule.
Dental x-rays are produced by letting a stream of fast electrons come to a sudden stop at a metal plate. The images produced by X-rays are due to the different absorption rates of different tissues. Calcium in bones absorbs X-rays the most, so bones look white on a
film recording of the X-ray image. Fat and other soft tissues absorb less, and look gray. Air absorbs the least, so the darker spots are the empty spaces in the mouth. When x-rays are passed through your mouth, more x-rays are absorbed by the denser parts of your mouth, such as teeth and bone, than by soft tissues. The x-rays strike the film that is behind your tooth, and this creates an image on the film.
Futher more, there are two main types of dental X-rays: intraoral (meaning the X-ray film is inside the mouth) and extraoral (meaning the X-ray film is outside the mouth). Intra-oral dental x ray is popular with dentists because it provides a lot of details and this helps
them to inspect the roots and the bones that are located around the teeth as well as find cavities.
Extra-oral x rays are also capable of showing the teeth but they are aimed at the jawbone and skull. Because they do not give much detail they are not very good at locating cavities or finding problems with the teeth. They are useful in studies of growth of the teeth and
how they develop in comparison to the jaw. They are extremely useful in identifying problems between the jawbone and the teeth.
X-rays can help us determine the presence or degree of periodontal (gum) disease, cavities, abscesses and many abnormal growths, such as cysts and tumors. X-rays also can show the exact location of impacted teeth and teeth that have not yet fully developed.
Basically, if you have a hidden tumor – x-rays can help save your life!
Dental X Ray equipment help dentists diagnose relatively common disorders such as cavities, periodontal disease and infections, and some of the more uncommon problems, such as cysts, abscesses and tumors. Dental x-rays are invaluable in detecting damage
to teeth and gums not visible to the human eyes. X-rays can show the condition of your teeth, their roots, jaw placement and the overall composition of your facial bones.
With digital x-rays, X-Ray Film reader is replaced with a flat electronic pad or sensor. The X-rays hit the pad the same way they hit the film. But instead of developing the film in a dark room, the image is electronically sent directly to a computer where the image appears
on the screen. The image can then be stored on the computer or printed out.
How often dental X ray should be taken depends on the patient's oral health condition, age, risk for disease and any signs and symptoms of oral disease that the patient might be experiencing, in addition to your current medical condition. Some people may need X-rays as often as every six months; others with no recent dental or gum disease and who visit their dentist regularly may get X-rays only once a year.
