Dental X-Rays

Radiographs are a diagnostic tool we could never practice without. At Amery House, we use state-of-the-art, low-radiation digital X-rays.

Many patients have said that with dental digital X-rays, it is easier to understand the course of any treatment that may need to be taken. This is because the patient is able to view the image enlarged on a screen in front of them rather than trying to interpret a small piece of film held up to a light box.

Dental radiographs are very important as they provide valuable information not visible to the naked eye. Dentists and hygienists use this information to detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without dental x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.

Dental X-rays may reveal

• Small areas of decay in the teeth and below existing restorations.
• Diseases of the bone.
• Abscesses or cysts.
• Signs of periodontal (gum) disease.
• Developmental and other abnormalities.
• Some types of tumours.
• Evidence of trauma.
• Poor tooth and root positions.

Safety

Dental x-rays produce low levels of radiation. Because our X-ray machines are digital, your radiation exposure is reduced by about 80 per cent!

Digital X-rays are safe not only for our patients but also for our community because there are no chemicals or lead wrapper waste to dispose of in the environment.