Why does the doctor need x-rays?

Dental x-rays help the dentist do his job. The dentists basic duty is to detect, disclose and correct diseases of the mouth. The human eye cannot detect what x-rays detect. Therefore, without dental x-rays, disease may go untreated. There are two prevalent infectious oral diseases. Gum disease is one of the most common diseases of man. It causes teeth to loosen and eventually fall out. Pain, bleeding gums or foul breath may indicate gum disease. Those who dont visit a dentist at least once a year almost certainly are prime suspects for developing gum disease. Tooth decay or cavities is the other widespread condition. If untreated cavities grow in size and eventually cause tooth pulp inflammation, infection or death. Early warning signs for tooth decay or gum disease may not appear. So waiting, till it hurts, or until I have a problem, usually invites bigger costs.  more

Dental x-rays help the dentist do his job. The dentists basic duty is to detect, disclose and correct diseases of the mouth. The human eye cannot detect what x-rays detect. Therefore, without dental x-rays, disease may go untreated. There are two prevalent infectious oral diseases. Gum disease is one of the most common diseases of man. It causes teeth to loosen and eventually fall out. Pain, bleeding gums or foul breath may indicate gum disease. Those who dont visit a dentist at least once a year almost certainly are prime suspects for developing gum disease. Tooth decay or cavities is the other widespread condition. If untreated cavities grow in size and eventually cause tooth pulp inflammation, infection or death. Early warning signs for tooth decay or gum disease may not appear. So waiting, till it hurts, or until I have a problem, usually invites bigger costs.  more