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X-Rays at the Dentist

(HealthDay News) -- Healthy teeth require more than good dental hygiene and regular cleanings. Dental X-rays can show potential abnormalities that your dentist couldn't otherwise see, indicating how healthy your teeth really are.

Here's a list of what dental X-rays can be used to identify, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:


  • The number, size and position of all teeth.

  • Teeth that are impacted or those that haven't emerged.

  • Cavities.

  • Damage to the bones surrounding the teeth.

  • Abscesses.

  • Fractures in the jaw.

  • Other abnormalities of the teeth or jaw.





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