Dental X-rays help dentists visualize diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. They also help the dentist find and treat dental problems early on ...

And adults in good dental health can go a decade between full-mouth X-rays." The problem has bubbled up again in a series of commentary pieces published in JAMA Internal Medicine today.

While fillings and root canals may not be negotiable, some experts say that routine dental X-rays should be the first thing to go. In a series of recent letters published by the medical journal ...

Anyone who regularly visits the dentist has probably had their fair share of dental X-rays over the years. The dental staff drapes a lead apron over your chest, sometimes you have to bite down on ...

The use of lead abdominal aprons, or thyroid collars, on patients during dental X-rays is no longer recommended, according to the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs.

Dental X-rays (radiographs) are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate your oral health. These X-rays are used with low levels of radiation to capture images of the interior of ...

Dental X-rays are essential for oral health. They can help dentists spot issues like cavities, abscesses, abnormal growths and gum disease, often before they become serious. But getting X-rays at ...