At SmileBright Dental Sunnybank Hills, we use advanced dental imaging technology to help diagnose dental conditions that may not be visible during a routine examination.
Dentists can visually assess many aspects of oral health.
Some conditions develop beneath the surface of teeth or within the jawbone.
Dental X-rays reveal these hidden areas, allowing earlier detection of problems.
SmileBright Dental continuously invests in technology and equipment that improve both patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy. In the past, patients often needed to be referred to external radiology providers for specialised imaging such as OPG or CBCT scans.
To improve convenience and efficiency for our patients, we chose to invest in this technology so these scans can now be performed in-house. This allows our dentists to obtain the imaging they need immediately, make faster diagnoses, and provide a smoother and more convenient experience.
Many dental conditions develop out of sight, meaning they cannot always be detected through a visual examination alone.
For example, issues such as decay between teeth, infections at the tip of a tooth root, bone loss around teeth, or impacted wisdom teeth may not show obvious signs until the condition has progressed.
Dental imaging allows dentists to detect these concerns earlier and monitor changes over time. Early identification can help prevent conditions from becoming more complex or requiring more extensive treatment.
Modern digital X-rays also allow images to be viewed immediately on the screen in the surgery, enabling dentists to quickly diagnose a condition and explain the findings and possible treatment options to patients.
Intra-oral X-rays are small X-rays taken inside the mouth. These images allow dentists to closely examine individual teeth and the surrounding bone structure.
They are commonly used to detect:
These small X-rays provide detailed information that cannot be seen during a visual examination.
An OPG (Orthopantomogram) is a panoramic dental X-ray that captures a broad image of your entire mouth in a single scan.
This image includes:
OPG scans are commonly used to assess overall dental development, wisdom teeth position, jawbone health, and potential infections.
A CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan provides a highly detailed three-dimensional image of the teeth, jawbone, and surrounding facial structures.
Unlike traditional dental X-rays, which produce a flat image, CBCT imaging allows dentists to view structures from multiple angles and layers.
CBCT scans are often used for:
This level of detail allows dentists to better understand the exact position and structure of teeth, nerves, and bone before performing certain procedures.
At SmileBright Dental, we use high-quality digital dental X-rays that emit extremely small amounts of radiation. Our equipment is modern, carefully maintained, and designed to capture clear images while keeping radiation exposure as low as possible.
Dental X-rays are an essential diagnostic tool because they allow dentists to identify problems that cannot be seen with the naked eye. For example, they can reveal decay between teeth, infections within a tooth root, bone changes, or the position of teeth that have not yet emerged.
To help put this into perspective, the amount of radiation from modern dental X-rays is very small compared to everyday sources of natural radiation that we are exposed to regularly.
Dentists follow strict clinical guidelines and only recommend dental X-rays when they are necessary for diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment planning, ensuring patients receive the lowest possible exposure while still allowing accurate care.
Dental X-rays and scans are typically taken only when clinically necessary.
For many adults with stable oral health, dental X-rays may be recommended approximately every two years to monitor dental health. However, imaging may be taken sooner if required for diagnosis or treatment planning.
These images provide valuable diagnostic information that allows dentists to detect conditions that may not be visible during a routine examination and to plan appropriate treatment when required.
Most adults with stable dental health may require dental X-rays approximately every two years, although this can vary depending on individual circumstances. X-rays may also be taken if a patient presents with a specific dental concern such as tooth pain or infection, or when planning certain dental treatments.
Yes. Modern digital dental X-rays emit very small amounts of radiation and are considered safe. Our equipment is modern and carefully maintained, and we take every precaution to ensure patient safety.
A CBCT scan provides highly detailed three-dimensional images, which allow dentists to assess bone structure, nerve position, and tooth roots more accurately. This information is particularly useful when planning dental implants, complex extractions, or certain root canal treatments.
Level 4 Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town
Cnr Calam and Compton Rd
Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
