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Dental X-Rays in Virginia

What Are Dental X-Rays?

Dental X-rays are crucial to your preventative care and in diagnosing and treating many dental conditions. They use a minimal amount of radiation so that they’re safe for most patients. X-rays are typically taken at most of your appointments as a way to monitor your dental health and understand underlying issues. We recommend having a full set of X-rays taken every few years.

Contact our Virginia dentists to schedule an appointment. We have dental offices in four locations for your convenience: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton Kecoughtan, and Hampton Coliseum.

Why Are Dental X-rays Needed?

Dental X-rays are needed to help us identify and treat certain conditions. We often take X-rays at the majority of your appointments so that we can provide the comprehensive care that you deserve. Some things that X-rays check for include:

  • Cavities and decay
  • Problem restorations
  • Dental implants
  • Infections
  • Impacted teeth
  • Bone loss
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“I’ve been coming here for a few years now and love it. The hygienists are all fantastic and this is the only place where it doesn’t hurt when they clean my teeth. Thank you Foleck Center!”

Sam Dorman

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Who is a good candidate for Dental X-rays?

Most of the patients coming into our office are good candidates for X-rays. The process is quick and easy, and the X-rays themselves use a minimal amount of radiation to produce an in-depth detailed image. You can expect to have X-rays taken at most of your dental appointments. You have the right to deny X-rays at any time but keep in mind that they’re critical in helping to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

What happens when Dental X-rays are being taken?

We will sit you comfortably in one of our dental rooms. A lead apron is draped over you to protect your body from any radiation. We place a tiny device in the mouth and angle the actual X-ray machine towards this device. The x-ray is then taken, and the device is moved to another area. This is repeated until all the X-rays needed have been taken. You will need X-rays at most appointments, and we’ll use these images to monitor changes and problems within the mouth. You will need a full set of X-rays taken every couple of years to help in monitoring any important changes.

If you think you might need dental x-rays and want to know more about the process, call us today and we can get you in for a convenient appointment.

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