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