Bitewing X-rays are taken annually in conjunction with
your annual examination.  These x-rays allow the dentist
to evaluate between your back teeth for areas of decay.  
Bitewings are extremely important because it is
impossible for the dentist to see between your teeth to
check for cavities.  


Full-Mouth Series of X-rays are taken once every 3 to
5 years to check for bone abnormalities as well as areas of
concern around the roots of the teeth.  This series
includes 18 individual x-rays of your teeth so that we can
see all of your teeth and the bone surrounding them as
well as four bitewing x-rays to check for cavities between
your teeth.  


Panorex films also x-ray all of your teeth.  Panorex or
Panoramic x-rays are taken by a machine from the
outside of your mouth.  They allow the doctor to see all
of your jawbone and often times much of your sinuses.  
These x-rays are particularly helpful in seeing bone
structure, development, wisdom teeth, and for children
with erupting adult teeth.  

Periapical X-rays are x-rays taken of an individual area
of the mouth which show the entire tooth including the
area surrounding the end of the tooth root.  These x-rays
are taken if there is a particular area which needs to be
closely evaluated such as in the case of trauma to a tooth
or a toothache.  
Gorham Family Dentistry, PA
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All Intraoral X-rays taken in our office are digital which reduces the amount of
radiation exposure.  This provides our dentists with the ability to more
thoroughly utilize the x-ray in diagnosing any areas of concern and allows us to
be able to work more seamlessly with specialists in the event that you needed to
see one.  We also have a panorex machine in the office for x-rays of wisdom
teeth and jaw bones