Dental Radiographs: Essential Diagnostic Tools at Ardent Dental , North Vancouver
Advanced Dental X-Rays for Comprehensive Oral HealthAt Ardent Dental Lynn Valley in North Vancouver, dental radiographs (x-rays) are crucial, preventative diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Our dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and problems inside the bone, enabling them to create an accurate treatment plan. Without X-rays, many problem areas may go undetected.
Advanced Dental Radiography
We utilize the latest technologies in dental radiography to minimize patient exposure and radiation, ensuring your safety while providing the best possible care.
What Dental X-Rays Can Reveal
- Abscesses or cysts
- Bone loss
- Cancerous and non-cancerous tumours Decay between the teeth
- Developmental abnormalities
- Poor tooth and root positions
- Problems inside a tooth or below the gum l ine
Importance of Early Detection
Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth.
Regular dental x-rays are an integral part of maintaining your oral health.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Ardent Dental Lynn Valley in North Vancouver. Our team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive and advanced dental care for a healthy smile.
Are dental x-rays safe?
Dental x-rays, and especially Digital Dental X-rays, produce a low level of radiation and are considered very safe. At our North Vancouver office we take necessary precautions to limit your exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays. We use lead apron shields to protect your body and also modern, digital x-rays that reduce exposure time.
How often should dental x-rays be taken?
A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients and is usually good for three to five years. Bite-wing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect any new dental problems.
Our Lynn Valley office is also equipped to take Digital Panorex X-rays. These radiographs help detect problems with your jaws, sinuses, jaw joints, wisdom teeth, and other areas of the mouth not accessible with conventional small dental x-rays.