X-Rays

Intra Oral X-Rays

Intra-Oral x-rays are the most common x-rays taken in a dental office. This involves a small film, which looks like a thick piece of paper, being placed in your mouth next to the tooth. This can be a little uncomfortable at times, however we will do everything we can to minimize any discomfort. The dentist will then line up a special tube with the film in your mouth and take an x-ray of your tooth. This procedure usually takes as little as 5-10 seconds. As without them we are unable to determine if you have decay between your teeth, these small x-rays are usually recommended at least once every 2 years.

CBCT

A CBCT, or cone-beam x-ray as it is commonly known, is a 3 dimensional xray of your teeth and jaws. It is sometimes required when an extremely detailed look at some aspect of your mouth is needed in order to check for pathology or to plan for a complex procedure such as implants. It is very similar to an OPG in terms of process, however unlike an OPG it builds a 3-dimensional model of the area it scans and allows us to find details that we would miss on any other radiograph.

Like the OPG we are able to do this in-house, however a CBCT is not part of routine evaluation and, as such, your dentist will let you know if they believe one is required for your personal circumstances.