| Radiographs can:
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Show areas of decay that your dentist may not be able to see with
just a visual examination, such as tiny pits of decay that might
occur between teeth
› Find decay that is developing underneath
an existing fillings
› Find cracks or other damage in an
existing filling
› Alert the dentist to possible bone
loss associated with periodontal (gum) disease.
› Reveal problems in the root canal,
such as infection or death of the nerve
› Help your dentist plan, prepare and
place tooth implants, orthodontic treatments, dentures or other
dental work
› Reveal other abnormalities such as
cysts, cancer and changes associated with metabolic and systemic
diseases
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