TOP 5 DENTAL X-RAY MYTHS BUSTED WITH SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN FACTS.pptx

1. BLUE TURTLE DENTAL Top 5 Dental X-Ray Myths Busted With Scientifically Proven Facts

2. WELCOME TO OUR DENTAL CLINIC

3. INTRODUCTION Dental X-rays offer important details about a patient’s oral health, including the condition of their ● teeth and gums. Although diagnostic radiology is proven to be safe and effective, many patients still have anxiety ● when they hear the word “radiation.” Sadly, false information persists despite the wealth of evidence showing the safety of x-rays. ●

4. WHAT ARE DENTAL X-RAYS? Dental x-rays are nothing but a form of energy that is passed through an object to provide a ● complete image of your oral structures, including your upper and lower jaws, temporomandibular joints, teeth, sinus cavities, and nasal area. Digital dental x-rays are an improvement over conventional x-rays that have been used at dental ● offices for decades. Dentists who perform digital intraoral x-rays can now implant tiny electronic sensors in your mouth ● in place of the painful, drool-inducing bitewings.

5. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT DENTAL X-RAYS Myth 1: Dental X-Rays Are Unnecessary And An Excuse For Dentists To Charge More Some people think dental x-rays are unnecessary because your teeth are visible to the naked ○ eye. However, they are crucial for viewing your jawbone and the roots of your teeth which are not ○ visible to the naked eye. Dental x-rays are essential for identifying bone abnormalities, tooth positions beneath the ○ gum line, gum disease, and tooth decay. Besides identifying the position of the teeth beneath the gums, it also looks for dental decay, ○ gum disease, and jawbone problems.

6. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT DENTAL X-RAYS Myth 2: Dental X-Rays Cause Brain Tumors Dental x-rays are an ultra-targeted form of x-ray that digitally captures a very small part of ○ your body as opposed to a larger area such as a chest or stomach X-ray. Moreover, dental x-rays emit less radiation compared to other types of x-rays. While all types ○ of x-rays are considered safe, dental x-rays would be among the safest. The American College of Radiation has an x-ray radiation comparison chart where you can ○ see how the x-ray of your chest emits hundreds of times more radiation than dental x-rays using film. Dental x-rays can not harm the brain. ○

7. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT DENTAL X-RAYS Myth 3: Dental X-Rays Cause Cancer Another misconception is that the radiation from dental x-rays might cause cancer. This is just ○ not true. Dental x-rays emit so little radiation that their potential to cause cancer is virtually ○ nonexistent. The danger of developing cancer from dental x-rays is minimal. The only way dental x-rays might put you at risk is if you were exposed to them for hours at a ○ time, which would never happen. X-rays are taken with 0.08-0.16 of a second! Additionally, dental offices adhere to the ○ necessary regulations and safety protocols such as adhering to the ALARA principles and employing shielding.

8. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT DENTAL X-RAYS Myth 4: Digital X-Rays Are Dangerous For Children, Pregnant Women, And Nursing Mothers In reality, dental X-rays emit a negligible quantity of radiation, and the exposure duration for ○ pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children is minimal. Mammograms and X-rays are frequently used to determine the health of nursing moms, ○ among other diagnostic procedures. Obtaining a dental X-ray at the dentist is not very different from these other procedures. ○ However, you still need to inform your dentist if you’re a woman who’s pregnant or nursing and ○ wait for their advice before taking a dental x-ray exam.

9. MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT DENTAL X-RAYS Myth 5: Dental X-Rays Are Necessary Every Year Most people need an exam every six months, but your dentist will recommend X-rays and ○ visits based on your dental needs and hygiene. Dental checkups and exams find hidden problems early. Dental x-rays are the best way to ○ catch any latent oral and health conditions early and treat them promptly. If you have good dental health, you don’t need dental x-rays every year. ○

10. CONCLUSION Dental X-rays are the best way to detect cavities, gum disease, and other conditions. Radiographs can detect cancers and infections early, letting your dentist provide the best therapy. Our Redwood City dentist community strives to provide you with safe and comfortable dental care.

11. OUR CLINIC Blue Turtle Dental is a privately owned and operated dental suite that offers comfort, skill, and careful attention to detail. Not only do we utilize the latest in technology, our staff are experienced professionals trained in cultural sensitivity as well as being multilingual.

12. DENTAL SERVICES PREVENTIVE RESTORATIVE COSMETIC ORTHODONTIC PERIODONTIST Comprehensive exam, Our restorative care From replacing missing teeth Our orthodontic procedures We provide non-surgical teeth and periodontal procedures, including to teeth whitening, we offer help you maintain perfect and surgical procedures charting, x-rays, and crowns, bridges, fillings, many options to take care of teeth alignment and perfect to treat gingivitis, cleaning root canals, and dentures discolored, chipped, broken, bite with metal braces & periodontitis, and more misaligned or missing teeth. Invisalign. advanced periodontitis.

13. WHY CHOOSE US? TRUST - Our policy is based on integrity: we don’t sell you treatments that have no benefit to you just to improve our bottom line. INNOVATION -Leading edge, high-tech treatments are what makes our practice unique. EFFICIENCY - We offer a wide range of services, including extended office hours, to meet all of your scheduling needs. WORK ETHIC - The blueprint for our success is based on our professional code of Practicing Perfect and Ethical Dentistry

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