Clinic notes
Why your X-rays matter, and how often you need them
What dental X-rays show that an examination cannot, and how we decide when they are due.
Written by
Dr. Daniel Reyes
Clarent dental team
Some problems start between teeth or under old fillings, where no mirror can reach. Dental X-rays let us see those areas early, while the fix is still small.
How we decide when they are due
We base the interval on your history and risk, not on a fixed calendar. Many adults need bitewing X-rays every one to two years; some need them less often.
What you will see
Images appear on the screen next to the chair within seconds, and we talk you through anything we notice.
This article is general information and does not replace advice from your own dentist.
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