Dental X-rays

Jaw X-ray, Teeth X-ray, X-ray, Dental

Results

Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues around them to help find problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw. Your dentist can talk to you about your X-rays right after they are done.

Dental X-rays

Normal:	No tooth decay is seen.
	No damage to the bones supporting the teeth is seen.
	No dental injuries, such as tooth or jaw fractures, are seen.
	No cysts, solid growths (tumors), or abscesses are seen.
	No extra or impacted teeth are seen and no teeth are out of their normal place.
Abnormal:	Tooth decay is seen.
	Damage to the bones supporting the teeth is seen.
	Dental injuries, such as tooth or jaw fractures, are seen.
	Cysts, solid growths (tumors), or abscesses are seen.
	Abnormally placed, extra, or impacted teeth are seen.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: September 18, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
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