X-Rays
The X-ray session during your child's appointment reveals the condition of their teeth, roots, jaw and overall facial bone composition and is an important tool for McAllen dentists to use during a child's dental or orthodontic visit to RGV Smiles. X-rays is one of the few tools at a dentist office that can show the advanced nature of periodontal disease, tumors and abscesses.
Radiation Concerns
Our McAllen dentists and orthodontists take safety precautions when performing X-rays by using high-speed film to minimize exposure time and lead aprons to prevent exposure to other parts of the body. As a patient at RGV Smiles there is no need to be concerned about the health effects of dental X-rays, your child's exposure to radiation is brief and minimal.
We use three different types of X-rays at RGV Smiles, they are:
- Bitewings: These are the most common kind of X-ray used to find cavities and decay.
- Periapcial X-rays: This type of X-ray takes a broad picture of an entire tooth structure and used to find tooth problems such as impacted teeth, bone loss and abscesses.
- Panoramic X-rays: These X-rays are designed to take an image of an entire mouth to find tumors, cysts and wisdom teeth.
Contact Us
To schedule an appointment for your child and to receive experienced dental care with a gentle touch, contact RGV Smiles at 956-661-0900.
