Please call the office where the x-rays were taken 1 week prior to the date you need them and leave a message.

X-rays films only show the bone anatomy and are produced by shooting X-ray beams through your body. Most disc pathology will be shown with an MRI scan followed by a discogram. The MRI scan shows the soft tissue and the MRI is not an X-ray. The MRI scan works because it is a big magnet and you are in it as a magnetic field is created around your body. The magnetic field changes the position of the electrons in the hydrogen atoms of the water that makes up your body.

If you or a covered dependent need any of these services, you will need to get a referral from your Primary Care Physician.

It is very difficult to see between the back teeth in your child's mouth. A cavity might be starting there that we could not see without an x-ray. Children at this age are more prone to cavities between the teeth, and early detection saves money and minimizes treatment needed to repair them. These back teeth are needed until the child is about 12, so thoroughly examining them early by x-ray is vital.

Yes. Current x-rays are required for any dental surgical procedure or exam. Your general dentist or orthodontist can provide you with current x-rays to bring if they have them available. Otherwise, our skilled staff can take the films at your appointment.

a general rule, dentists prefer to avoid dental x-rays during pregnancy if possible. However, if you need root canal treatment you may have to have an x-ray. There is no truth in the rumours about calcium deficiency due to pregnancy or losing one tooth for each child.

How often you need to have x-rays also depends on your oral health. A healthy adult who has not had cavities or other problems for a couple of years probably won't need x-rays at every appointment. If your dental situation is less stable and your dentist is monitoring your progress, you may require more frequent x-rays. If you are not sure why a particular x-ray is being taken, ask your dentist.

You do not have to bring your X-Rays or MRI, but we would be interested to read any written reports you may have regarding these films.

There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Pediatric dentists are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which children are exposed. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.

In order to determine the type of care needed in this office, a set of initial x-rays are taken and measured. Follow-up x-rays are taken at intervals of 36 visits annual maximal correction has been achieved. This is a very minimal frequency compared to orthopedic surgeons who often take initial, pre-opoerative, immediate post-operative, one-week, one-month, 6 month and long-term follow-up x-rays for surgical cases.

Chiropractors take x-rays to reveal the internal structure and alignment of the spine. Chiropractic x-rays are taken while the patient is upright and bearing weight, which is the position the body is in when it's not sleeping. This allows for a much better functional analysis of the spine and nerve system.