How Are X-Rays Used?

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Look for areas of decay that the dentist may not be able to see just by looking, such as decay between teeth
Look for decay under a filling
Look for cracks or other damage in a filling
Alert the dentist to possible bone loss from periodontal (gum) disease
Show problems in the root of a tooth, such as infection or death of the nerve
Help your dentist plan, prepare and place tooth implants, braces, dentures or other dental work
Look for other problems, such as cysts, cancer or changes caused by diseases of the body

For children and teens, X-rays are used to find decay and damage to fillings, and to monitor tooth growth and development. They are also used to:

Check on whether permanent teeth are developing and coming in properly
See if any teeth are impacted (unable to come through the gums)
Help the dentist plan, prepare and place braces

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