A dental clinician must have a good knowledge of tooth & root morphology in order to carry out successful dental treatments. The use of dental xrays is well recommended by your Albuquerque Family Dentist, Dr Terry Gomez, DDS.

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4. Why Use Dental Xray?
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Routine dental x-rays will show the position, number,
and size of teeth.

5. Why Use Dental Xray?
#2
Dental x-rays can detect the presence of cavities before
the damage is seen on the teeth surface.

6. Why Use Dental Xray?
#3
Routine dental x-rays can detect impacted teeth in
children.

7. Why Use Dental Xray?
#4
Dental x-rays will help determine the type & extent of
tooth damage, in cases of injuries.

8. Why Use Dental Xray?
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In older adults, dental x-ray is an alternative method for
osteoporosis screening.

9. Tooth Extraction
•A successful extraction means there is complete
removal of the tooth & its roots.
•There should be minimal trauma to adjacent tissues.
•To achieve this, dental xray procedure must be done
prior to extraction.

10. Talk To Your
Albuquerque Dental Professional!
Improve oral health.
Visit your family dentist.