Patient FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most common questions from our patients about dentistry and oral health issues. Please feel free to contact us, as we love to answer your questions. let us know about your needs.

Frequently asked questions

• 01

  Are X-Rays Safe? Do I Need It?

  We came across concerns regarding taking x-ray from our patients. Their concerns include: Are x-rays necessary? Are they safe? Now let us address the information related to X-ray to you.

  Dental x-rays are necessary for accurate diagnosis of many dental conditions, so that dentists are able to detect decay and diseases of the mouth, bone, face and jaw that may not be visible with an oral examination. As x-rays assist us in detecting early dental conditions, X-ray is valuable to have in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dental problems.

  In regards to safety concerns, Safety Modern equipment filters out unnecessary radiation and focuses the x-ray beam to the area of interest. High-speed x-ray film and lead aprons further reduce a patient’s exposure. With these safeguards, it is believed that the small amount of radiation from dental x-rays generally represents much less risk than an undetected and untreated dental problem.
• 02

  What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

• 03

  What Material Does Cosmetic Dental Treatment Use?

• 04

  What Should I Do If I Have Bad Breath?

• 05

  What Can Cause Bad Breath?

• 06

  How Often Should I Brush And Floss?

• 07

  Are Amalgam (Silver) Fillings Safe?

• 08

  How Often Should I Have A Dental Exam And Cleaning?