Digital Dental Radiography
Dental radiographs are one of the most important diagnostic tools available in veterinary dentistry and are essential in making an accurate diagnosis. The digital dental x-rays allow us to view the internal anatomy of your pet’s teeth.
before extracton
after extracton
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.