X-rays help your dentist see the jaw bone, the roots of the teeth, or teeth that have not yet erupted, as well as the contact areas between the teeth. In some cases, X-rays can reveal a condition at an early stage, when it is easier to treat.
Some Conditions X-Rays Can Help Detect:
- Small areas of decay in the teeth or below fillings
- Bone diseases + abscesses or cysts
- Signs of periodontal (gum) disease
- Developmental’and other defects
- Some types of tumors
- Positions of tooth roots and jaw bones.
- Signs of trauma
