Dental X-Rays

Are dental x-rays safe?
Yes. Dental x-rays do expose you to a small amount of radiation, and Dr. Lockwood takes precautions including using high-speed x-ray film and a lead blanket to limit your exposure.

Are dental x-rays necessary?
Yes, it is impossible to treat and prevent dental problems without x-rays.

How do they help?
Dental x-rays allow Dr. Lockwood to find problems when they are smaller and easier to treat. Also, x-rays show developing problems inside the jaws that are impossible to see otherwise.