{"id":13692,"date":"2024-02-29T03:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T03:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/?p=13692"},"modified":"2024-02-29T03:34:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T03:34:31","slug":"pediatric-panoramic-x-rays-show-more-than-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/29\/pediatric-panoramic-x-rays-show-more-than-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Panoramic X-rays Show More Than Tooth Decay"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PanoramicBaby teeth fall out after a few years, but they are invaluable for your child\u2019s overall wellness and development. They also act as placeholders for their permanent teeth. Brushing and flossing help keep their mouth healthy, but regular dental checkups are equally important. Besides a visual examination, their pediatric dentist will also review panoramic X-rays<\/a>. This allows their dentist to see every detail of their mouth in one image. Not only can they spot tooth decay, but they can also see their unerupted teeth. Here\u2019s why this glimpse into the future is an important piece for your little one\u2019s oral and overall health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Benefits of Panoramic X-Rays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A panoramic X-ray shows a complete scan from the front of the mouth to the back. A wide view of your child\u2019s oral structures can show many things not visible from the surface, like issues with their sinuses, jawbone, and unerupted teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pediatric dentist can monitor your child\u2019s growth and development of both erupted and unerupted teeth. They can even detect missing or extra teeth before the primary tooth is lost. Therefore, they can prevent future problems by intervening early. Common issues found using panoramic X-rays can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n