Dental x-rays let your dentist see the tooth position, the roots, the spaces between teeth, and any prior dental work such as fillings, crowns, or root canals. X-rays also give your dentist a picture of the jaw bones. Your dentist can use this information to diagnose dental issues and prepare a treatment plan that suits your needs.
With the help of today's technology, you can get the results of your dental x-rays faster than ever. That's because many dentists now opt for digital x-rays. The benefits of using digital x-ray images is that it can be sent directly to a computer and viewed right away. How long your x-rays take depends on how many you x-rays you need. For instance, a single x-ray can be completed right away whereas a series of images of different sections of your mouth may take longer.
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