X-rays, also known as radio graphs, are an essential aspect of a dental care treatment .They are diagnostic, and it helps out the dentists with a clear picture of various issues in a patient’s mouth before they become a major problem. An x-ray is a type of energy that passes through soft tissues and is immersed by dense tissue. Dental X-rays are important to help the dentists in following ways:
- To find cavities and the extent to which the cavities spread thereby determining future of the tooth.
- Study the teeth roots and infections associated to it
- Check the health of the bony area around the tooth
- Determine if gum disease is a concern.
- See the status of developing / erupting teeth
- To find out abnormal positioning of wisdom teeth
