21/07/2022
During a dental visit, a visual examination alone may not tell the dentist everything they need to know. Should you have any symptoms or abnormalities in your teeth, a radiograph (also known as an X-ray image) is necessary in order to establish the correct diagnosis and subsequently the correct treatment to be rendered. Even in a routine check-up where the patient has had no complaints, X-rays can help to detect any developing decay or pathology that would have been missed visually, and early intervention can be performed before the problem worsens.