Are x-rays necessary?
X-rays reveal problems that dentists can’t see with the naked eye, such as decay between teeth or damage to the bone caused by gum disease. Early detection of these and other problems can prevent extensive damage and avoid expensive treatments. Your dentist will decide how often you need X-rays and will protect you with a leaded apron. The radiation to which you’re exposed to is negligble. If you’re pregnant or think you may be, tell your dentist or hygienist. X-rays can possibly be delayed until after the baby is born.
Not all problems are visible o the naked eye. X-rays provide early detection of decay between teeth, or damage to the bone caused by gum disease, and other problems. This prevents extensive damage and avoids expensive treatments. We are practical about the use of x-rays, and provide maximum protection to reduce the radiation to which you are exposed to negligible levels. I you are pregnant, or think you may be, we may be able to delay x-rays until after the baby is born.
Not all problems are visible to the naked eye. X-rays provide early detection of decay between teeth, or damage to the bone caused by gum disease and other problems. This prevents extensive damage and expensive treatments. We are judicious in the use of X-rays, and provide maximum protection to reduce the radiation to which you are exposed to negligible levels. If you are pregnant, or you think you may be, we may be able to delay X-rays until after your baby is born. Note that we now use digital X-rays which give us a diagnostic advantage and reduce exposure dramatically!
X-ray reveal problems that dentists can’t see with the naked eye, such as decay between or damage to the bone caused by gum disease. Early detection of these and other problems can prevent extensive damage and avoid expensive treatments. Your dentist will decide how often you need X-rays and will protect you with leaded aprons that help reduce the radiation to which you’re exposed to negligible amounts. If you’re pregnant or think you may be, tell your dentist about it. X-rays can possibly be delayed until after the baby is born.
Case dependant – since there are 274 different combinations of misalignment in the upper cervical area (C1 and C2) of the spine. Administering specific upper cervical adjustments is not a light matter. Your health, our office, and the specificity of the adjustment require the need for cervical films to be taken in most instances.
