Person holding tablet displaying dental X-ray in modern office setting.

Introduction to Radiographs / X-Rays

At Silicon Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we do not require you to take a radiograph at every visit. Please let us know if you are concerned with radiographic exposure and would like us to take less radiographs.

Additionally, we offer digital radiographs. Digital X-rays reduce radiation exposure 4 times compared to conventional analog radiographs.

We realize that taking X-rays can be difficult for some people (especially our little ones) so we are one of the only pediatric dental offices to offer both Intra-oral and Extra-oral X-rays.

Conventional Digital Intra Oral Radiographs

Dental X-ray showing upper and lower molars for pediatric orthodontic evaluation.

Dental X-ray showing upper and lower teeth alignment and root structure in black and white radiographic image.

Figure 1

Extra Oral Radiographs

Taken outside the mouth to prevent gagging. Additionally they offer a lot more imaging than conventional radiographs at reduced radiation.

Two dental X-rays showing upper and lower jaw teeth alignment before and after orthodontic treatment.

Figure 2

Look at this missing tooth we were able to find with our unique Extra-oral X-Rays that have less radiation then conventional analog radiographs.

How We Take Our Radiographs

Dental professional in blue scrubs examines young patient wearing striped bib in modern pediatric dental office.

Traditional Intra-oral X-rays can be used on small and large kids alike. (Figure 1). Demonstrated by Dr. Scotty... the biggest kid of all 🙂

Young girl smiling at dental chair in pediatric dentistry office with blue walls.

Young child operating dental imaging equipment in pediatric dental office setting.

With Extra-oral X-rays, nothing goes into the mouth and look at the great image we are able to get (Figure 2). Great for small kids to prevent gagging.