FAMILY DENTAL

Dental X-rays

Your Smile Deserves the Best Care

Your teeth are not just for show—it’s also important for your everyday routine. Because of that, we want to take care of your smile in the best way possible. Take advantage of Dentist Near Me Merrylands’ Dental  X-ray Services, designed to help you take a closer look at your teeth and ensure that they stay healthy and strong. 

You can guarantee that our team can make your dental visits as comfortable as possible. Our dentists strive to give you top-notch dental services to ensure you don’t shy away from smiling.

What Are Dental X-Rays?

Looking at your teeth from the surface is just the tip of the iceberg—that’s why your dentist might request for dental X-rays. Dental X-rays are pictures of your teeth and sometimes include the inside of your teeth, gums, and the bones around them. While a regular dental check-up lets us see the outside of your teeth, dental X-rays help us look deeper.

These can help us see things we can’t see with just our eyes. This sometimes includes tiny cavities between your teeth, infections in the bone, or if you have teeth that have not erupted yet. 

Our Dental X-Ray Services

Dentist Near Me Merrylands offers a full range of dental X-ray services to meet your specific needs. No matter what type of x-ray your dentist requests, our clinic has the equipment and staff to help you get them done in a comfortable environment. 

  • Bitewing X-rays: These are the most common types of dental X-rays. They show the upper and lower teeth in one area of your mouth. This helps dentists spot cavities between your teeth.
  • Periapical X-rays: These X-rays focus on one or two teeth at a time, showing the entire tooth from the crown to the root. They’re useful for checking the health of the bone around your teeth.
  • Panoramic X-Rays: As the name implies, these types take a wide image of your entire mouth, including all your teeth, jawbone, and even the sinuses. They’re great for getting a big-picture view of your dental health.

How Safe Are Dental X-Rays?

Some patients are concerned about how safe dental X-rays are, and our team understands that especially because it’s known that X-rays emit radiation. What’s good now is that modern X-rays only use low levels of radiation that are safer than ever. And because we want to give you the best treatment and services, we assure you that our facility has modern equipment and tools to keep you safe and at peace.

The Dental X-Ray Procedure with Our Pros

The dental X-ray procedure at Dentist Near Me Merrylands is made to ensure you feel calm and will only take a couple of minutes. We use the latest equipment to ensure that the images are clear and detailed so we can see exactly what’s going on with your teeth. If you feel nervous or have any concerns, just let us know—we’re here to help and make sure you feel at ease throughout the process.

If you need dental X-rays as part of a check-up or to investigate a specific concern, our team at Dentist Near Me Merrylands is here to provide clear, careful assessment and advice. We care for patients from Auburn, Lidcombe, Prospect, Fairfield, Girraween, Granville, Guildford, Parramatta, Smithfield, North Rocks, Pendle Hill, Chester Hill, Winston Hills, Baulkham Hills, Wetherill Park, Merrylands West, Constitution Hill, and across Greater Western Sydney. As trained dental practitioners, we want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums to provide better diagnosis. Book an appointment today to discuss whether dental X-rays are appropriate for you and support your ongoing oral health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are dental x-rays?

Dental x-rays are images of your teeth, gums, and jaw that help your dentist see problems not visible during a regular checkup—like decay between teeth, bone loss, infections, or impacted teeth.

Yes. Modern dental x-rays use very low doses of radiation. Digital x-rays, which are commonly used in Australian clinics, reduce exposure even further and are considered safe for most patients.

It depends on your oral health. For most adults, x-rays are recommended every 1–2 years. If you have a higher risk of cavities or gum disease, your dentist may suggest more frequent imaging.

Routine dental x-rays are not covered by Medicare for adults. However, if your child is eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), basic x-rays may be included.

Yes, many private health insurance extras policies cover dental x-rays, often under preventive or general dental. It’s best to check your policy and item numbers before your appointment.

Yes. X-rays are safe for children and often used to monitor growth, check for decay, or track the development of adult teeth. Dentists use child-sized equipment and limit exposure.

In most cases, routine dental x-rays are postponed during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. However, if urgently needed, your dentist will take precautions such as using a lead apron to protect your baby.

Common types in Australian dental clinics include:

  • Bitewing x-rays (show upper and lower back teeth)
  • Periapical x-rays (show the whole tooth and root)
  • OPG (Orthopantomogram): a full panoramic view of the jaw
  • CBCT (Cone Beam CT) for 3D imaging, often used in complex cases


Dentist Near Me – Merrylands offer In house x-rays such as OPG, CBCT Scans, PA and Bitewing x-rays. 

No special preparation is needed. Just inform your dentist if you are pregnant or have had recent x-rays. Remove earrings or glasses if asked, and the process will only take a few minutes.

Small intra-oral dental X-rays show a limited area in greater detail and are useful for questions such as decay between teeth, root shape or bone levels around particular teeth. An OPG is a panoramic image that shows both jaws, the teeth and surrounding structures in a single broad view. It can be useful for planning or assessing issues such as wisdom teeth and overall jaw anatomy. One is not automatically “better” than the other. The dentist chooses the type of image according to the clinical question and should only recommend imaging when it is expected to add useful information.

Dental X-rays use a small amount of ionising radiation and should be taken only when the expected diagnostic benefit justifies the exposure. Modern dental imaging allows the dentist to select the type and number of images needed for the particular problem rather than taking every X-ray at every visit. Tell the dental team if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Pregnancy does not automatically mean all dental imaging is prohibited, but the dentist should consider the urgency of the problem, whether an X-ray is clinically necessary and the most appropriate imaging approach for your situation.

Financing Options

At Dentist Near Me Merrylands, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality dental care, regardless of their financial situation. We are a bulk billing clinic, and we also offer flexible financing options, including Afterpay, Zip Pay, Supercare, Smile Right, and HUMM

We can also accommodate patients who have been in work-related dental emergencies with WorkCover, dental hospital vouchers and the Child Dental Benefits Scheme to make it easier for you to manage your dental expenses.

Your Key Towards a Healthy Smile

You don’t have to wonder what’s happening under the surface level because our dental X-rays can let you see the status of your teeth from within. Your dental health is important to us, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Dentist Near Me Merrylands is equipped with experienced staff coupled with modern technology to give you passionate care and an updated image of your teeth from the outside to deep down. 

Our compassionate team is dedicated to providing you with the best possible care in a friendly and supportive environment. Book your appointment today, and we’ll take care of the rest. 

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