Dental Imaging (CBCT & OPG)
See the bigger picture with Digital X-rays. Safer, Faster & Clearer
At Sycamore Dental, we use digital CBCT and OPG imaging to get a detailed view of your teeth, gums, and jaw. This advanced technology helps us plan your treatment more accurately.
Why dental imaging is important
These technologies allow us to detect problems that may not be visible with standard X-rays, such as cysts, sinuses, or impacted teeth.
Contact Sycamore House Dental Practice to schedule your dental imaging appointment and benefit from precise, detailed diagnostic tools.
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Dental Imaging FAQs
Dental X-rays are vital for diagnosing and monitoring oral health conditions that are not visible during a standard dental exam-rays help detect cavities, bone loss, infections, and other pathology, enabling early detection and treatment.
Dental X-rays can reveal a range of issues, including cavities, tooth infections, bone loss, impacted or missing teeth, and abnormalities in the jawbones and surrounding facial structures.
A periapical X-ray provides detailed images of the entire tooth, including the root and surrounding bone. It is routinely used to diagnose dental abscesses among other condition.
Yes, you can refuse dental X-rays, but it’s important to discuss your concerns with your dentist. X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool and refusing them may impact the ability to accurately diagnose and treat dental issues.
A bitewing X-ray captures the upper and lower back teeth in a single image, helping to detect decay between teeth and monitor the bone level supporting the teeth.
Dental panoramic X-rays (OPG) are necessary for obtaining a comprehensive view of the entire mouth, which can help in diagnosing a variety of dental conditions and for effective treatment planning.
