{"id":49,"date":"2019-01-28T07:10:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T07:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soledad.pencidesign.com\/soledad-dentist-blog\/could-you-be-overbrushing-your-teeth-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c\/"},"modified":"2020-02-21T06:19:52","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T06:19:52","slug":"are-dental-x-rays-safe-for-you-get-your-infomation-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytoothcare.com\/?p=49","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental X-Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/a> Overview<\/div>\n

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 your teeth and gums. This can help your dentist to identify problems, like cavities, tooth decay, and impacted teeth.<\/p>\n

Dental X-rays may seem complex, but they\u2019re actually very common tools that are just as important as your teeth cleanings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a> Why dental X-rays are performed<\/div>\n

Dental X-rays are typically performed yearly. They can happen more often if your dentist is tracking the progress of a dental problem or treatment.<\/p>\n

Factors affecting how often you get dental X-rays may include:<\/p>\n