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.
X-Rays 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.
The x-Rays films are usually placed in special holders to make sure they sit in the right place in relation to your teeth and jaws.
The following types of X-Ray films or images are used by dentists:
Trained members of the dentist’s team can take X-Rays, as well as the dentist. Training makes sure that everyone who takes X-Rays takes them safely and so that they are clear to read.
X-Rays require tiny amounts of radiation. If you are concerned about safety, it may be helpful to know that:
When the X-Ray is taken:
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