Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This blog post from Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry in Seattle takes a look at dental X-rays.
Panoramic
If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic X-ray taken. These pictures help dentists see everything in one image: the complete upper and lower jaw.
Bitewing
Bitewing X-rays help us see what’s going on between teeth—something that is always needed but impossible with a visual exam. They also help us evaluate the jaw bone.
Periapical
These are similar to bite wings but can get a more distinct picture of the tooth roots and bone. These are frequently used to help diagnose an abscess in the root of a tooth.
Full-Mouth Series
This is a combination of periapical and bitewing X-rays. It gives a highly-detailed picture of all the teeth and the surrounding bone structure.
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