Dental X-Rays for Children in Stamford, Greenwich, CT & Beyond

Dental x-rays, known as radiographs, are essential diagnostic tools for the prevention of serious dental diseases and complications. They provide the Dr. Ahn with valuable information not available through a regular dental exam. Identifying such problems early saves you time, money, and unnecessary pain. Dental x-rays can reveal:

• Tooth abscesses or cysts
• Bone loss
• Tumors, both cancerous and non-cancerous
• Decay between teeth
• Developmental abnormalities
• Poor tooth and root positions
• Problems inside a tooth and below the gum line

Patients often ask if dental x-rays are safe. While x-rays do use low-level radiation to capture images, the amount of radiation exposure a patient receives from a full mouth series of dental x-rays is equal to what a person normally receives in a single day from natural sources present in our everyday lives. With precautions in place, x-rays are perfectly safe. Dental x-rays for children are not taken on every check-up visit. At Around The World Pediatric Dentistry, our infant dentist regularly reviews each patient’s unique situation and requests the x-rays only when necessary based on medical and dental history, regular screenings, age considerations, and risk for disease. Bite-wing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are generally recommended once or twice a year. We invite you to contact our Stamford, CT office today to learn more about dental x-rays or to schedule an appointment! Our pediatric dentist and staff are proud to welcome children throughout Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, CT and the surrounding communities.