Kids Healthy Teeth

You should get Katy dental x-rays nearly every visit. On average we will see you twice a year. A lot can change in a matter of six months, so it is vital that we stay on top of your teeth. Dental decay can start to develop, the sooner we catch it, the better.

Everyone needs Katy dental x-rays to be taken when you come in. X-rays not only show the positioning of teeth within your mouth, but they can also detect decay. We can see dental decay on x-ray images, and it helps up determine where the cavity is, and how large or small it is.

Dental x-rays in Katy are taken in our office. We will either have you stand or sit upright in a chair. You will have to wear a lead apron for radiation protection during the x-ray process. We will put x-ray sensors within the mouth to capture photos of your teeth. Afterward, we remove the apron, and you are onto the next part of your dental visit!

There are a few different types of dental x-rays in Katy that you can get. The first is a bite-wing x-ray; it helps to show upper and lower teeth areas. A periapical x-ray shows the whole tooth. Lastly, an occlusal x-ray is large and can show full tooth placement.

Dental x-rays in Katy are images used by dentists to they can see tooth position and decay and overall the condition of your mouth. Dental x-rays do not hurt and are very fast to get done. X-rays use low levels of radiation to capture images and are harmless.