X-rays pass through your body and make an image on a special type of film or through an electronic detector. The image produced, the X-ray photograph, is called a radiograph. Radiographs allow the dentist to see what is happening deep inside the tooth and its roots. They will show any decay or gum disease, bone loss and, in children, how the jaw is growing, too. The films are usually placed in special holders to make sure they sit in the right place in relation to your teeth and jaws.
Dentists use these types of X-ray films or images:
Trained members of the dentist’s team can take radiographs, as well as the dentist. Training makes sure that everyone who takes radiographs takes them safely and so that they are clear to read. Radiographs require tiny amounts of radiation. If you are concerned about safety, it may be helpful to know that:
You will need to keep very still for a few seconds to give a clear picture. The film is usually developed while you wait and then labelled.
Sometimes it is useful for the dentist to compare a new picture with one taken some time ago. Your dentist will keep old images in your file.
Many forms of dental treatment rely on radiographs. Simply looking into your mouth cannot give the dentist as much information as looking below the surface with X-rays. Radiographs allow your dentist to check on the state of your previous dental work, as well as identify any new problems, such as decay or bone loss.
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