If you've had dental X-rays, you know how beneficial they can be in finding cavities. But what about dental problems not pertaining to your teeth?
At Rt 1 Dental, there's a dental X-ray that can help your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist, dentist Dr. Irina Trakhtman see other areas of your mouth. Much like a panoramic picture, the panoramic X-ray (Panorex) provides a full view of the scenery — in this case, your entire oral cavity!
A Room With a View
The Panorex X-ray, a single picture of all your teeth and surrounding bones, provides a two-dimensional panoramic view of your mouth. It also exposes parts of your jaw that can't be seen with traditional dental X-rays. With a panoramic X-ray, your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic …show more content…
While you'll still wear a lead apron to protect yourself from radiation, you'll stand in the center of the machine. The camera rotates in a half circle around your head, starting at one side of the jaw and ending at the other. For a clear picture, you'll need to remain still — don't worry, it only takes a few seconds for the process to complete.
Use It or Lose It
The panoramic X-ray is an important diagnostic tool for your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr. Irina Trakhtman, to help in detecting tumors, cysts, abscesses, impacted teeth, infections and other problems. At Rt 1 Dental North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dental office, the panoramic X-ray is often used in the following areas of dental care:
Early Detection of Oral Cancer — Physical symptoms of oral cancer may not become evident until the cancer is advanced. A panoramic X-ray makes it easier to see cysts and tumors, whether benign or malignant.
TMJ/TMD — A better view of the TMJ makes it easier to diagnose temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.
Jaw Bone Problems — Fractures, trauma or diseases of the jaw bone can be located on a Panorex …show more content…
Upon viewing your Panoramic X-ray, North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr Irina Trakhtman will be able to recommend the correct gum disease treatment if needed.
Tooth and Jaw Development — Your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr. Trakhtman may use a Panorex X-ray to determine whether your child's permanent teeth are developing correctly beneath his or her baby teeth. It is also used to check for an incorrect occlusion in adults.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth — Panoramic X-ray can help to see the location and the condition of your wisdom teeth to determine your best treatment
At Rt 1 Dental, there's a dental X-ray that can help your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist, dentist Dr. Irina Trakhtman see other areas of your mouth. Much like a panoramic picture, the panoramic X-ray (Panorex) provides a full view of the scenery — in this case, your entire oral cavity!
A Room With a View
The Panorex X-ray, a single picture of all your teeth and surrounding bones, provides a two-dimensional panoramic view of your mouth. It also exposes parts of your jaw that can't be seen with traditional dental X-rays. With a panoramic X-ray, your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic …show more content…
While you'll still wear a lead apron to protect yourself from radiation, you'll stand in the center of the machine. The camera rotates in a half circle around your head, starting at one side of the jaw and ending at the other. For a clear picture, you'll need to remain still — don't worry, it only takes a few seconds for the process to complete.
Use It or Lose It
The panoramic X-ray is an important diagnostic tool for your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr. Irina Trakhtman, to help in detecting tumors, cysts, abscesses, impacted teeth, infections and other problems. At Rt 1 Dental North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dental office, the panoramic X-ray is often used in the following areas of dental care:
Early Detection of Oral Cancer — Physical symptoms of oral cancer may not become evident until the cancer is advanced. A panoramic X-ray makes it easier to see cysts and tumors, whether benign or malignant.
TMJ/TMD — A better view of the TMJ makes it easier to diagnose temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.
Jaw Bone Problems — Fractures, trauma or diseases of the jaw bone can be located on a Panorex …show more content…
Upon viewing your Panoramic X-ray, North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr Irina Trakhtman will be able to recommend the correct gum disease treatment if needed.
Tooth and Jaw Development — Your North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr. Trakhtman may use a Panorex X-ray to determine whether your child's permanent teeth are developing correctly beneath his or her baby teeth. It is also used to check for an incorrect occlusion in adults.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth — Panoramic X-ray can help to see the location and the condition of your wisdom teeth to determine your best treatment