Dental x-rays in Weybridge
Small digital dental x-rays show decay between teeth, infection at the roots and the bone around your teeth. We only take them when they will help your care.
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Dental x-rays in Weybridge at Post House Dental are taken digitally. A small x-ray shows one area of your mouth in detail. It lets your dentist see what cannot be seen by looking at your teeth, such as decay between them, problems under old fillings and the bone around the roots.
Types of small dental x-ray
There are two common types.
- Bitewing x-rays show the crowns of your upper and lower back teeth together. They are mainly used to find decay between teeth and to check the bone level around them.
- Periapical x-rays show one or two teeth from tip to root. They help diagnose toothache, infection or a cracked root. They are also used during root canal treatment.
Two x-rays are already included in our routine examination and new patient examination. Additional small x-rays are taken when your dentist needs more information.
What happens
A small sensor is placed in your mouth and you gently bite to hold it still. The x-ray takes a moment. The image appears on screen straight away so your dentist can show you what they see and explain it.
Are dental x-rays safe?
Dental x-rays use a low dose of radiation. Digital x-ray sensors are more sensitive than the old film, so less radiation is needed. Even so, we only take an x-ray when it will help diagnose a problem or plan your treatment. If you are or might be pregnant, please tell us before any x-ray is taken.
When a bigger picture is needed
A small x-ray shows one area. To see all of your teeth and jaws together, your dentist may suggest an OPG full mouth x-ray. For implant planning or complex root problems, a CBCT 3D scan gives a three-dimensional view.
Fee
There is no charge for additional small x-rays. X-rays are taken subject to a consultation and assessment by your dentist. Any treatment that follows is set out in a written plan with fees first. See our fees page for the full list. Our article Why does the dentist take x-rays? explains more.
Questions patients ask
How much does a dental x-ray cost?
We do not charge for additional small x-rays at Post House Dental. Two x-rays are already included in our new patient examination (£87) and existing patient examination (£72). Your dentist will tell you before taking any extra x-rays. Our full list is on the fees page.
Are dental x-rays safe?
Dental x-rays use a low dose of radiation and digital sensors need less than traditional film. We only take x-rays when they will help diagnose a problem or plan treatment. Your dentist decides how often you need them based on your risk. If you are or might be pregnant, please tell us before an x-ray is taken so we can discuss whether it can wait.
Why does my dentist want an x-ray?
Many problems cannot be seen by eye. Decay often starts between teeth or under existing fillings. Infection at the tip of a root and changes in the bone around your teeth only show on x-ray. An x-ray helps your dentist find these early and plan the right treatment. Our article Why does the dentist take x-rays? explains more.
Does a dental x-ray hurt?
No. You bite gently on a small sensor for a moment while the image is taken. Some people find the sensor a little awkward at the back of the mouth. Tell us if you have a strong gag reflex and we will take extra care positioning it.
