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Dental X-Rays

A dental X-ray can provide information about areas of your teeth and mouth that cannot always be seen during a routine clinical examination.

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A dental X-ray can show areas of your teeth and mouth that cannot always be seen during a routine examination, helping your dentist build a fuller picture of your oral health.

At GreenTree Dental & Implant Clinic, X-rays are recommended only when clinically necessary, as part of your assessment and treatment planning. This page explains why you might need one and what to expect.

Dental X-Rays at GreenTree Dental & Implant Clinic

A dental X-ray can provide information about areas of your teeth and mouth that cannot always be seen during a routine clinical examination.

At GreenTree Dental & Implant Clinic in Paignton, X-rays may be recommended when clinically necessary as part of your dental assessment and treatment planning.

Why Might You Need a Dental X-Ray?

Your dentist may recommend an X-ray when they need additional information about your oral health.

Depending on your individual circumstances, an X-ray can help your dentist assess areas such as:

Teeth and their surrounding structures
Problems that may not be visible during a clinical examination
The extent of certain dental problems
Areas relevant to treatment planning

Not every patient will need an X-ray at every appointment. Your dentist will assess your individual needs and recommend imaging when appropriate.

What Happens During a Dental X-Ray?

A Simple Part of Your Dental Assessment

If an X-ray is recommended, your dental team will explain what is required before the image is taken.

The process is designed to provide your dentist with additional information to support your examination and treatment planning.

Your Dentist Reviews the Images

Once the X-ray has been taken, your dentist can use the image alongside your clinical examination and dental history when assessing your oral health.

If the X-ray identifies an area requiring attention, your dentist will explain what they have found and discuss the relevant options with you.

X-Rays and Treatment Planning

Dental X-rays may be useful when planning different types of dental care. For example, imaging may form part of the assessment when investigating a dental problem or planning certain restorative or implant treatments.

Your dentist will explain why an X-ray is being recommended and how it relates to your care.

Clear Information About Your Dental Care

At GreenTree Dental & Implant Clinic, we believe patients should understand their dental care. We take time to discuss your examination findings and explain any recommended investigations or treatments.

If you have questions about why an X-ray has been recommended, you are welcome to discuss this with your dentist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens After an X-Ray Has Been Taken?

Your dentist will use the image alongside your clinical examination and dental history when assessing your oral health. If it shows an area requiring attention, your dentist will explain what they have found and discuss the relevant options with you.

Can an X-Ray Show Problems That Are Not Visible in the Mouth?

A dental X-ray can provide information about areas of your teeth and mouth that cannot always be seen during a routine clinical examination. Your dentist will explain why an X-ray has been recommended and how it relates to your care.

Will I Need an X-Ray Before Starting Treatment?

This depends on your individual circumstances and the treatment being considered. An X-ray may form part of the assessment when investigating a dental problem or planning certain restorative or implant treatments, and your dentist will advise whether one is appropriate.