Dental X-Rays
Dental radiographs (X-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without X-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
Dental X-rays may reveal:
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
Are dental X-rays safe?
We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of X-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.
Dental X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental X-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each X-ray.
How often should dental X-rays be taken?
The need for dental X-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary X-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and risk for disease.
Full mouth series
A full mouth series of dental X-rays is recommended for new patients. A full series is usually good for three to five years.
Bite-wing X-rays
Bite-wing X-rays (X-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.
Pediatric Dentistry
- Care for Your Child’s Teeth
- Dental Emergencies
- Dental X-Rays
- First Visit
- Fluoride
- How Often Should Children Have Dental Checkups?
- How to Prevent Cavities
- Mouth Guards
- Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
- Perinatal and Infant Oral Health
- Sealing Out Tooth Decay
- Tobacco Use
- Why Are Primary Teeth Important?
- Why See a Pediatric Dentist?
- Xylitol – Reducing Cavities
Find Us
Visit Rose Dental Group & Orthodontics
Conveniently located on S Rose Ave in Oxnard, our office is easy to reach for patients from Port Hueneme, El Rio, Camarillo, Ventura and across Ventura County.
- Phone
- (805) 483-3658
- Hours
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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