X-Rays are harmful, no two ways about it. But now there is digital X-rays that reduces as much as 90% of radiation to the patient! Now that’s something that is impressive and it is a lot safer in this health conscious society that we live in. So when you go to your dentist, be sure to ask if they use digital X-Rays or yester-millennium’s film X-rays.
A digital dental X Ray
Q: How much do X-Rays cost?
A: It cost around SGD$70 - SGD$120
Q: After I take an X-Ray from a dental clinic, can I request to take it home?
A: Absolutely. You can request the doctor to either give you a printed copy (if they have the printing facilities in the clinic) or send it to you via a jpeg file over the net.
Q: What is the use of taking an dental X-Ray?
A: There are many things that the dentist can see; cavities, holes, bleeding of gums, infection etc.
But there are more things that the dentist cannot see:
- possible bone loss associated with periodontal (gum) disease
- decay developing underneath an existing filling
- cracks or other damage to existing fillings
- root canal conditions, when the nerve becomes infected or dies
- abnormalities like cancer, cysts
- monitor tooth growth and overcrowding (in children)
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