TheВ dentist can see the position and impaction using radiographs.

Most wisdom teeth will be impacted in the mouth. We can find out whether the tooth is completely missing or lying in the bone in a different angle or position. Missing teeth or position of the toothВвЂ“ Some people have missing teeth.In the lower jaw, the nerve is closer to the tip of the molar root. Teeth and root relationship to the adjacent structuresвЂ“ In the upper jaw, some teeth roots are closer to the maxillary sinus.Tooth fracture, root fracture or bone fracture under the gum вЂ“В In most cases, weВ can see tooth fractures in the mouth, but we canвЂ™t see the fracture underneath the gum unless we take an x-ray.Lesion in the bone вЂ“ infection, bone lesions or pathology will show up on the radiographs.This includes whether the roots are curved, hooked or bulged. The shape of the tooth and rootsвЂ“ If you need to get your tooth pulled out,В the radiograph film will show the form of the tooth root.Tooth infection вЂ“ A tooth x-ray will show whether the carious lesion has gone to the tooth nerve or pulp and the extent of infection underneath the roots.We can decide on the treatment plan according to your gum condition. Gum disease and bone loss вЂ“ If you have gum disease, the tooth x-ray film will show the extent of theВ bone loss.Cavities вЂ“ X-rays will show decay in the tooth and how far the hole has extended.

Pulp exposure x ray