Providing quality dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health – and pictures are far more accurate than written notes.
To go a step further: pictures illustrating what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth and gums are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along with a thorough oral exam, most dentists want complete and up-to-date x-rays.
The frequency of x-rays is largely determined by your age as well as the state of your oral health. Because children are growing and they experience more changes to their teeth, they usually need x-rays more often.
X-rays also help dentists find cavities, evaluate gum health, and identify any major changes to your teeth and mouth.
Safety is an important issue that all dentists consider when ordering x-rays, because low levels of radiation are used to obtain the images. Many important precautions are taken to limit exposure, such as putting leaded aprons and collars on the patients.
It is essential that women in Englewood inform their dentist if they are pregnant.
Our practice is currently accepting new patients. If you are looking for a friendly, skilled, and experienced dentist in the Englewood or Dayton areas, we hope you will schedule a consultation.
Along with basic dental health issues, we are happy to discuss the many cosmetic dentistry procedures available, such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and full smile makeovers. We want you to have the healthy, beautiful smile that you deserve!
Our top services here at Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS are:
cosmetic dentistry
restorative dentistry
dental implants
sedation dentistry
Please call us at 937-836-3565 today!
The following website was used as source material for this blog: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/x/x-rays, accessed on August. 1, 2014
Contact Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS: 937-836-3565
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320 Union Blvd
Englewood, Ohio
45322