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It is common for a patient with a specific concern, or in for their regular annual dental cleaning, to have additional oral problems.  These additional problems may only become apparent if full-mouth radiographs are taken. Another benefit of full-mouth radiographs is that they also establish a base-line for future comparison. Once we have our diagnosis we can then have a better understanding of the prognosis enabling us to make a treatment plan specific to your pet’s needs.

Did you know that two thirds of our dog’s and cat’s teeth are under the gingiva (gums)?  Dental radiographs assist us by revealing:

• Fractures
• Periodontal Disease
• Stomatitis
• Cysts
• Tumors
• Joint Issues
• Jaw Issues
• Foreign Objects

For young patients dental x-rays help us to determine any abnormalities, missing, non-vital, and vital teeth. The radiation risk from taking dental radiographs is minimal and is outweighed by the numerous benefits.