X-ray_Protocol



X-RAY PROTOCOL


As dental patients ourselves and parents of three small children, we take the process of dental x-rays very seriously and do all we can to lessen the number of x-rays that we take. We do not have a set time of when we take certain x-rays since everyone is different and therefore the need to have x-rays taken is different. We use the guidelines set forth by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and use such things as past cavity history and growth as a factor. With that being said, dental x-rays can be a very important tool to identifying cavities while they are still in a small stage so pain and dental extractions can be avoided. The types of x-rays we take are as follows:
Bitewing radiographs are necessary for: (taken approx. every 6 to 18 months)

MAYBE PART OF A FULL MOUTH SERIES OF X RAYS (FMX) ● Detection of decay between posterior (back) teeth, which is extremely common in children as young as 3 years of age ● Evaluation of bone height around the teeth which determines the presence of gum disease ● Evaluation of decay around old fillings, crowns, or other restorations
Occlusal and/or Periapical radiographs are necessary for: (taken approx. every 6 to 24 months)

MAYBE PART OF A FULL MOUTH SERIES OF XRAYS (FMX) ● Detection of decay anterior (front) teeth ● Identifying extra teeth ● Root pathology of anterior teeth ● Identifying missing teeth
Panoramic radiograghs are necessary for: (taken approx. every 3-5 years)

● Identifying oral pathology ● Identifying extra and missing teeth ● Examining oral facial bones
Because we feel so strongly about the need to use dental x-rays when indicated, but also limit the exposure that our patients receive, we only use digital radiographs which have been proven to use 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays. Thank you, Dr. Starnes and Bongiovi


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