Dentist reveals why you need to get a dental X-ray done

Dental or oral health is an important component of overall health and current technology has elevated dental care to a whole new levelIn India 8090 per cent of adults suffer dental cavities which are often accompanied by misaligned teeth and other issues Inadequate oral hygiene which can lead to dental cavities and gum disease has been related to heart disease cancer and diabetes Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is therefore of primary importanceDr Sunita Kapoor Director and Consultant Pathologist at City Xray amp Scan Clinic tells us the significance of regular dental visits and how dental Xrays can help dentists discover potential decay or problems that are not visible to the naked eyeWhat are dental XraysDr Sunita Internal images of your teeth and jaws can be seen in dental Xrays They give a dentist a clear image of your hard tissues ie teeth and bones and the soft tissues that surround your teeth and jawbones Typically dentists use Xrays to evaluate structures like your nerves jawbone teeth roots sinuses etc that they cant see during a regular checkupWhat can they showDr Sunita Dental Xrays can reveal cysts and other types of tumours small areas of decay in between teeth and the position of teeth which can help decide whether braces dentures or tooth implants are necessary Besides dental Xrays can also show decay beneath fillings and bone loss in the jaw due to periodontal diseasesWhat are the different types of dental XraysDr Sunita There are two main types of dental Xraysintraoral and extraoral In intraoral the film or sensor is inside your mouth and in extraoral the film or sensor is outside your mouth Intraoral Xrays include Bitewing Xrays Periapical Xrays and Occlusal Xrays Extraoral Xrays include Panoramic Xrays Cephalometric Xrays and Cone Beam CT scans CBCTBitewing periapical and panoramic radiographs are the most frequent ones While Periapical Xrays are useful for focusing on just one or two teeth Bitewing Xrays are done to locate early signs of decay between back teeth or bicuspids teeth in front of the molars Using a panoramic Xray the entire mouth is visible in one picture Its taken from outside of your mouth and can help identify issues like cysts jaw disorders or bone irregularitiesAre dental Xrays safeDr Sunita These Xrays are safe if used judiciously While low radiation levels are there there are no harmful effects associated with them In fact that amount of radiation is comparable to the amount of radiation you get or absorb from things like TV smartphones and computersMost dentists usually avoid taking Xrays during pregnancy unless it is absolutely necessaryHow often you should get dental XraysDr Sunita Most people with healthy teeth and gums should have dental Xrays only after the advice of a dentist However you may need more frequent Xrays if you have gum disease recurring decay or other timesensitive oral health issuesXrays are an integral component of an effective dental care plan It is a diagnostic procedure that helps detect potential dental care problems at an early stage before they cause major health implications Based on your dental and oral health you can ask your dentist how frequently you should have a dental XrayAlso Read Seven tips for best oral hygiene Dos and donrsquots you must followThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever