General & Restorative15 May 20252 min
What Is a Periapical X-ray?
Image of one tooth and surrounding bone. Standard dental x-ray.
Image of one tooth and surrounding bone. Standard dental x-ray.
Whole jaw x-ray showing all teeth and jaw. Standard for orthodontic and implant planning.
Hidden between-teeth cavities need x-rays to detect. Here's why they matter.
Every 1–2 years for most adults. Here's the schedule and what determines frequency.
Electronic x-ray. 80% less radiation than film.
Very low. Safer than ever with digital x-rays.
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