Dental X-Rays

At Little Love Pediatric Dentistry, x-rays reveal hidden issues not visible during regular exams, guiding safe, individualized treatment. Recommendations follow pediatric guidelines, prescribed based on age, caries risk, symptoms, and growth needs while minimizing radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable. X-rays occur only when diagnostic benefits outweigh minimal risks, never routinely without clinical need.

 

Key Principles

Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry emphasize individualized exams over schedules. Radiation doses use digital sensors and lead aprons for safety in children. No x-rays without necessity ensures ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.

 

Radiograph Types

Different types of dental radiographs are selected for pediatric patients based on the child’s age, dental development stage, and specific diagnostic needs. We aim to minimize radiation while maximizing diagnostic value.

 

Bitewing Radiographs

Bitewing X-rays capture the crowns of upper and lower posterior teeth plus nearby bone in one image, with the child biting on a tab to hold the sensor. These are the most common for routine checkups in children to detect interproximal caries invisible during visual exams. Pictured below, a.

 

Periapical Radiographs

Periapical images show an entire tooth from crown to root apex plus surrounding bone in a focused view. We use them for specific concerns like abscesses, dental trauma, or developmental issues in permanent teeth. In young children, these are ideal post-injury or when monitoring healing after procedures. Pictured below, b.

 

Occlusal Radiographs

Occlusal X-rays provide a broad top-down view of the floor or palate of the mouth, showing multiple teeth, developing buds, and jaw structures. They suit infants and young children for detecting missing or extra teeth, cysts, stones, or eruption path issues without needing precise positioning. Pictured below, c.

 

Advanced Imaging

Panoramics (Pictured below, d) provide 2D overviews of jaws, teeth, and TMJ for orthodontics or pathology, with children standing briefly. Selection matches dental stage: bitewings every 6-24 months for caries risk, others as needed. This approach prioritizes early detection with least exposure.

 

 

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At Little Love Pediatric Dentistry, x-rays reveal hidden issues not visible during regular exams, guiding safe, individualized treatment. Recommendations follow pediatric guidelines, prescribed based on age, caries risk, symptoms, and growth needs while minimizing radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable. X-rays occur only when diagnostic benefits outweigh minimal risks, never routinely without clinical need.

 

Key Principles

Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry emphasize individualized exams over schedules. Radiation doses use digital sensors and lead aprons for safety in children. No x-rays without necessity ensures ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.

 

Radiograph Types

Different types of dental radiographs are selected for pediatric patients based on the child’s age, dental development stage, and specific diagnostic needs. We aim to minimize radiation while maximizing diagnostic value.

 

Bitewing Radiographs

Bitewing X-rays capture the crowns of upper and lower posterior teeth plus nearby bone in one image, with the child biting on a tab to hold the sensor. These are the most common for routine checkups in children to detect interproximal caries invisible during visual exams. Pictured below, a.

 

Periapical Radiographs

Periapical images show an entire tooth from crown to root apex plus surrounding bone in a focused view. We use them for specific concerns like abscesses, dental trauma, or developmental issues in permanent teeth. In young children, these are ideal post-injury or when monitoring healing after procedures. Pictured below, b.

 

Occlusal Radiographs

Occlusal X-rays provide a broad top-down view of the floor or palate of the mouth, showing multiple teeth, developing buds, and jaw structures. They suit infants and young children for detecting missing or extra teeth, cysts, stones, or eruption path issues without needing precise positioning. Pictured below, c.

 

Advanced Imaging

Panoramics (Pictured below, d) provide 2D overviews of jaws, teeth, and TMJ for orthodontics or pathology, with children standing briefly. Selection matches dental stage: bitewings every 6-24 months for caries risk, others as needed. This approach prioritizes early detection with least exposure.

 

 

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At Little Love Pediatric Dentistry, x-rays reveal hidden issues not visible during regular exams, guiding safe, individualized treatment. Recommendations follow pediatric guidelines, prescribed based on age, caries risk, symptoms, and growth needs while minimizing radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable. X-rays occur only when diagnostic benefits outweigh minimal risks, never routinely without clinical need.

 

Key Principles

Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry emphasize individualized exams over schedules. Radiation doses use digital sensors and lead aprons for safety in children. No x-rays without necessity ensures ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standards.

 

Radiograph Types

Different types of dental radiographs are selected for pediatric patients based on the child’s age, dental development stage, and specific diagnostic needs. We aim to minimize radiation while maximizing diagnostic value.

 

Bitewing Radiographs

Bitewing X-rays capture the crowns of upper and lower posterior teeth plus nearby bone in one image, with the child biting on a tab to hold the sensor. These are the most common for routine checkups in children to detect interproximal caries invisible during visual exams. Pictured below, a.

 

Periapical Radiographs

Periapical images show an entire tooth from crown to root apex plus surrounding bone in a focused view. We use them for specific concerns like abscesses, dental trauma, or developmental issues in permanent teeth. In young children, these are ideal post-injury or when monitoring healing after procedures. Pictured below, b.

 

Occlusal Radiographs

Occlusal X-rays provide a broad top-down view of the floor or palate of the mouth, showing multiple teeth, developing buds, and jaw structures. They suit infants and young children for detecting missing or extra teeth, cysts, stones, or eruption path issues without needing precise positioning. Pictured below, c.

 

Advanced Imaging

Panoramics (Pictured below, d) provide 2D overviews of jaws, teeth, and TMJ for orthodontics or pathology, with children standing briefly. Selection matches dental stage: bitewings every 6-24 months for caries risk, others as needed. This approach prioritizes early detection with least exposure.

 

 

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