A dental examination, commonly referred to as a dental checkup, is the process of reviewing your oral health. Dr. Sonal Deshpande usually reviews your entire mouth during the examination. However, the dental examination can be limited to only a specific part of the mouth to check the state of the gums, cavities, etc. 
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Brilliant Smiles of North Plainfield offers in-office dental X-rays for your convenience. X-rays, also known as radiographs, have long been part of preventive care in dentistry. Dental X-rays are images of the hidden structure of your teeth and the teeth above your gums. These X-rays are used with low radiation levels to capture the interior parts of your teeth. Dental X-rays help the dentist get the right information about your teeth and plan the treatments accordingly.

What Are Dental X-rays?

Digital X-rays are computer-generated images that require up to 90% less radiation than conventional film-type X-rays. Instead of using the traditional silver-oxide X-ray film, which must be developed and then fixed in caustic and environmentally damaging solutions, the new system takes pictures via a small electronic sensor.
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Dental X-rays are used primarily to find cavities, but dentists also use them to look at tooth roots, the health of bone surrounding the tooth, to assess possible periodontal (gum) disease problems, and to keep track of development in younger patients. Remedial procedures for your teeth begin by taking a dental X-ray.
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X-rays pass through the soft tissues of the face and mouth (lips, cheeks, etc.) and are absorbed by the hard material of teeth and bone. A picture of the tooth is instantaneously transmitted onto the monitor in the treatment room so we can see your teeth and surrounding structures immediately. 
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Depending on what problem has to be addressed or found out, various views of teeth are required. And below are the types of X-rays usually taken:

• Occlusal: This technique captures all your teeth in one shot. The X-ray is done when your jaw is closed, to see how your teeth align. 
  

• Bitewing: This type of X-ray is used to look out for cavity or tooth decay. The technique involves you biting on a piece of paper so that the dentist checks how well the crowns match up.
  

• Periapical: This technique captures two complete teeth from the roots to crowns.
  

• Panoramic: For such an X-ray the machine rotates around you to check for wisdom teeth and any problems with the jaw.
  
  The dental professionals at Brilliant Smiles will guide you through each step of the X-ray process so you will not feel any anxiety.
  

What To Expect At The dental office For Dental X-ray?

Dr. Sonal Deshpande will ask you to get comfortable in the chair before she begins the examination.
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The dental hygienist accompanying her will clean your mouth for a better and comfortable examination. Once that is done, Dr. Sonal Deshpande takes over and begins to examine your mouth.
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Now that the examination is done, if needed you will be guided to take the X-ray.
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While there can be separate X-ray rooms at few dental offices, others can have the X-ray machine in the same room. The X-ray machine is placed right next to the chair you sit to get a better view of the interiors of your mouth. The required X-ray is then taken. On the basis of the X-ray, Dr. Sonal Deshpande will guide you to the next course of action.

What To Expect After The Dental X-ray And Examination?

After a thorough oral examination, Dr. Sonal Deshpande may advise you to avoid extremely hot and cold foods immediately.   Apart from that, you may be given the medications or suggested a dental treatment depending on the oral health conditions as diagnosed by Dr. Sonal Deshpande.
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For any queries related to dental care or dental problems, please feel free to contact us on 908-753-1772.