5 Reasons it Might Be Time for You to Get Dental X-Rays at Your California Dental Clinic
Most people do not need dental x-rays at every dental cleaning and exam. This is good news because it can be a little uncomfortable sitting in a chair with a heavy metal vest on your chest. However, it is worth it to get the information they offer. Check out these five reasons you might need dental x-rays. If you believe you might be on this list, contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161.
- You Have Started Seeing a New Dentist
- You Have Not Had X-Rays in a Long Time
- You Use Tobacco Products
- You Have had Many Dental Procedures
- You Have Gum Disease
When you switch to a new dentist, they are likely to want new x-rays. They do not have experience with you. They have never worked with your teeth or gums before. By getting x-rays, they can get an immediate picture of your oral health and determine the next steps to improve or maintain your oral health.
Your teeth are constantly changing. Teeth that were healthy three years ago might not be healthy today. If you have not had your teeth x-rayed in many years, then your dentist is going to want x-rays to get a complete picture. Depending on the state of your teeth, you might need x-rays every year, two years, or another period of time.
If you are a smoker then you already know that it is not good for your lungs, heart, or skin. You should also know that it is not good for your teeth or gums. Do not assume that if you do not smoke the product, you are not in danger. Even if you chew or use another tobacco product, it can still stain your teeth, along with all the other health issues it brings.
Even if a tooth has a filling in it, it can still decay. Unfortunately, that decay can be difficult to see if it is growing under or close to the filling. If you have many fillings in your teeth, we may recommend more frequent x-rays to be sure we know about all the decay you are dealing with.
Gum disease is never good but it is a disease that gets worse over time. Slowly, your gums get worn down and become damaged. If you have been diagnosed with gum disease in the past, your dentist may use x-rays to review the progress of treatments.
If you are ready to make an appointment with your local dentist, contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to make an appointment. After many years in the industry, we have dental offices all over Southern California. Call us today to get started.
