Dental X-Rays
Low-dose images that show what is happening under the gums and between the teeth.
Digital images of the teeth and jaws, taken at a very low radiation dose. They show decay between teeth, adult teeth still forming, and bone that no exam can see from the outside.
Your child bites on a small sensor or stands for a panoramic image. It takes seconds, there is no discomfort, and the picture appears on the screen straight away for you to look at together.
Cavities between back teeth are invisible until they are large. Images also show whether adult teeth are crowded, missing, or heading in the wrong direction, which is when guiding growth is still possible.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dental x-rays.
Digital sensors use a fraction of the radiation of older film, and we shield your child. The dose from a routine set is very small.
It depends on cavity risk and how the teeth are developing, not on a fixed schedule. Some children need them yearly, others less often.
Yes. Dr. Truong will explain what he is looking for and what he cannot rule out without an image, then the decision is yours.
Only a few seconds per image. For children who find it difficult, we take fewer views and work up to it over several visits.
No. We take them when there is a clear reason, such as a suspected cavity, a tooth not coming in, or an injury.