Routine Care - x-rays

There are many reasons why your dentist may decide you should have an x-ray taken.

Mostly they enable the dentist to see decay in areas which are not visible during an examination, such as underneath fillings or in-between teeth. As well as decay in the teeth they may show areas of infection or bone loss.

Your dentist will normally take a full mouth screening x-ray known as an OPG at your first visit.
This gives a good view of all your teeth and the supporting jaw bones.

It may also be necessary to take smaller, more detailed x-rays of individual teeth depending on what your dentist has seen during the examination of your mouth or if the OPG highlights possible areas of concern.

Rest assured, we only take x-rays which we consider necessary to accurately make a diagnosis and provide treatment. With modern techniques and equipment the dosage of radiation used is very small and is not considered harmful.