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What are Dental X-Rays?  
Dental x-rays are special pictures taken of the insides of the teeth so that the dentist and hygienist may see if the person has cavities between the teeth. It is very important to get these pictures taken regularly because the dentist cannot see the sides of the teeth that touch. If a cavity is between the teeth and an x-ray picture is not taken, the dentist will not know if the cavity is there and cannot treat the cavity and stop it from growing larger. If the cavity is left to grow, it can become very painful.


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What Equipment is Used to Take an X-Ray?
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equipment needed to take an x-ray. Have your mom or dad read the slide show with you.


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What is the Dentist Looking For?
Click on the slide show to see what the dentist is looking for.>Have your mom or dad read the slide show with you.


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Test Your Knowledge
Click on the slide show to test your skill at finding cavities. Have your mom or dad take the test with you to see how well they can do.



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Where should you go next?
During the preventive visit, the cleaning is usually next.