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Nowadays it is very common that when you visit your dentist, you are asked to take dental x rays. There are many reasons to take an x-ray, either dental (periapical) or panoramic, which will allow our dentists in Newbury Park, to be a fundamental tool to evaluate the parts of the mouth and detect hidden conditions that are not seen with the naked eye. This helps them to obtain an accurate diagnosis of some oral diseases, or to make a complete evaluation of all the structures.
They are images of the teeth and their neighboring structures that are obtained by an dental x rays machine. These devices emit electromagnetic waves that can pass through teeth, bone, and tissues and then to form an image on a “film”; this can be “analog” (conventional) or digital. There are different types of dental x rays; we have the intraoral and extraoral, being the most common the Periapical and Panoramic.
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The evolution in technology has also led to safer dental X rays machines and decreased radiation effects.
The radiation that patients experience when taking modern dental X rays is extremely low, so it is no longer a problem.
Digital radiography makes it possible to reduce radiation, exposure time and improve image quality.
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Because the doubt arose that dental amalgams were harmful to health due to the presence of mercury, several investigations and scientific studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that dental amalgams are safe and the American Dental Association (ADA) reaffirmed the safety of the use of dental amalgams. However, they also said that its use should be limited due to the pollution it causes in the environment when it decomposes.
A recommendation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to avoid if possible the use of dental amalgam. FDA is to avoid if possible the placement of this dental filling in children under 6 years old, pregnant women or women who plan to be pregnant, as well as people with neurological problems; in case of presenting a dental filling with amalgam and this is in good condition it is recommended not to remove it unless it is necessary.
Care often depends on the type of material, but the fundamental ones are the following:
Apply a proper brushing technique and brush at least three times a day, especially at night.
Use fluoride toothpaste to protect teeth against caries.
Use dental floss and mouthwash with each brushing.
Visit the dentist for a check-up at least twice a year and mandatory if you notice any change in your dental filling.
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If you have any questions about this topic or any other, please feel free to contact or visit us at Channel Islands Family Dental.
At Channel Islands Family Dental, we will be attentive to your visit to make a timely diagnosis. In addition, ourdentists in Newbury Park will be able to guide you to the best treatment to bring back your best smile.
They allow dentists to see cavities between two teeth (interproximal) that are difficult to detect in the clinical examination, and visualize cavities that have formed underneath previous restorations.
It is possible to diagnose this disease and begin to treat it to delay its progression.
These are not possible to see with the naked eye. Radiographs are necessary because they are at the level of the tip (apex) of the tooth.
They allow us to observe their position and their relationship with adjacent structures to determine whether they should be extracted or kept in the mouth.
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They complement the clinical evaluation of a patient.
According to the American Dental Association (ADA): “Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage saves time, money and unnecessary discomfort, in this case, dental x rays are perfect for detecting problems in the mouth that would otherwise go undetected.”
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