{"id":690,"date":"2021-10-14T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=690"},"modified":"2021-11-15T16:06:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T16:06:50","slug":"dental-xrays-dentist-far-north-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/14\/dental-xrays-dentist-far-north-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Dentist Takes X-Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_167612220__1636992424_54850.jpg\" alt=\"woman getting dental X-ray in Far North Dallas\" class=\"wp-image-691\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_167612220__1636992424_54850.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_167612220__1636992424_54850-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_167612220__1636992424_54850-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting X-rays are a normal part of a dental checkup, but have you ever wondered why you need them? Dental X-rays are an important part of maintaining good oral health and detecting any dental issues you may have so they can be treated quickly and efficiently. Read on to learn more about how they work and what kinds of issues your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/spring-valley-dallas-dentist.html\">Far North Dallas dentist<\/a> is able to find with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a Dental X-Ray Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental x-ray is a photo of the inside of the mouth that\u2019s captured using low levels of radiation. Soft tissue doesn\u2019t easily absorb the radiation, but bones and teeth do, which is why they show up in the image. Compared to film X-rays, which used to be the norm, digital ones produce clearer images, 90% less radiation, and faster results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issues Dental X-Rays Can Find<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By using dental X-rays, dentist can identify underlying oral health issues that can\u2019t be seen with the naked eye and determine the best way to treat them. Dental X-rays can help them diagnose things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Abscesses<\/li><li>Impacted teeth<\/li><li>Tumors and cysts<\/li><li>Bone loss in the jaw<\/li><li>Tooth decay between the teeth or under fillings<\/li><li>Changes in the root canal or bone due to infection<\/li><li>The position of the teeth to determine what kind of orthodontic treatment or dental restoration is needed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often You Need a Dental X-Ray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though X-rays are taken once a year for most patients, the number required varies from person to person. It depends on several different factors, such as age, current oral health, a history of gum disease and decay, and if there are signs of disease. Since children\u2019s teeth are constantly moving and growing in, they need dental X-rays more often. Patients who haven\u2019t been to the dentist in a while may also need X-rays more often so their dentist can keep an eye out for any oral health issues that may have developed since their last visit. If you\u2019re experiencing a dental emergency such as a severe toothache, this may also require X-rays to determine what the issue is and the best method of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether or not your teeth are causing any pain or discomfort, it\u2019s important to visit the dentist at least twice each year to have them examine your teeth. By having up-to-date information on the state of your teeth, your dentist will be able to provide you with the best treatment possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With offices in Dallas, Arlington, Mesquite, Euless, and Fort Worth, Bear Creek Family Dentistry provides DFW patients of all ages with the quality dental care they deserve. They aim to build a foundation of trust with their patients and treat them with compassion, courtesy, and respect. They are experts in locating underlying oral health issues with dental X-rays and treating them so you can enjoy a happy, beautiful smile. 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