Your routine checkups and cleanings with your dentist are designed to help prevent and spot the small signs of dental problems before they have a chance to progress. Or, if it’s been awhile since you’ve visited your dentist, let you know how to get your oral health back on the right track. X-rays give your dentist the whole picture instead of just half of it, allowing them to see what lies below the gumline, too, which is equally as important as the visible part of your smile. Read on to learn why X-rays are necessary and how your dentist uses them to improve your health.
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