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Dental X-rays in Bavdhan, Pune
Dental X-rays can show what a routine examination cannot see. At Hi Smile Dental Clinic in Bavdhan, Dr. Sagar Borse recommends an X-ray only when the expected information will help diagnosis or treatment planning, and he explains what the image shows.
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Quick answer
What is a dental X-ray and how does it work?
A dental X-ray is an image that shows teeth, roots and bone that cannot be seen by looking in the mouth. At Hi Smile Dental Clinic in Bavdhan, Pune, Dr. Sagar Borse takes the smallest suitable image only when it will help diagnosis or planning, and explains what it shows.
X-rays pass through oral tissues and are recorded by an image receptor. Teeth, bone and restorations absorb the beam differently, creating an image the dentist can interpret alongside the clinical examination.
An X-ray does not replace examination, symptoms or clinical tests. It adds information when that information is likely to affect diagnosis, monitoring or treatment planning. Previous images may also be reviewed so unnecessary repetition can be avoided.
Different questions need different views
Which types of dental X-rays are there?
Periapical X-ray
Shows the full tooth from crown to root and the nearby bone. It may help assess tooth pain, root shape, infection, trauma or root canal treatment.
Bitewing X-ray
Shows the crowns of upper and lower back teeth together. It can help identify decay between teeth and assess the level of supporting bone.
Occlusal X-ray
Shows a broader section of the upper or lower arch and may be used for selected developmental, eruption or localisation questions.
Panoramic or advanced imaging
A panoramic image shows both jaws in one broad view. Three-dimensional imaging may be advised only for selected cases when the additional information is justified.
Patient-specific selection
When might dental X-rays be advised in Bavdhan?
Pain or swelling
Imaging may help assess deep decay, changes around a root, trauma or another possible source of symptoms.
New or hidden decay
Some surfaces cannot be inspected directly. A selected view may reveal decay between teeth or beneath an existing restoration.
Treatment planning
X-rays may support planning for root canal treatment, extraction, crowns, gum care, orthodontics, implants or other procedures.
No fixed schedule suits everyone. The need and timing depend on age, symptoms, oral health, disease risk, previous treatment and the availability of useful earlier images.
What to expect
How are dental X-rays planned for each patient?
Clinical assessment
The dentist reviews your symptoms, oral and medical history, previous images and examination findings.
Image selection
The view is selected to answer a specific question while limiting the number of images to those considered necessary.
Interpretation
The image is considered with the examination and tests. The findings and next steps are then explained to you.
Radiation and safety
Is dental imaging safe?
Dental radiography uses ionising radiation, so an image should have a clinical reason. For a justified examination, the expected diagnostic benefit generally outweighs the small radiation risk. Imaging protocols should use the lowest exposure that provides adequate diagnostic information.
Tell the dental team if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. This information helps the dentist decide whether imaging is needed now, whether it can wait, and which examination is suitable.
Takeaway: an X-ray needs a reason, and the dentist should be able to tell you what it is.
Diagnosis before treatment
How do dental X-rays support diagnosis?
A dental X-ray adds information that cannot always be obtained by looking inside the mouth. Depending on the clinical question, it may help the dentist assess decay between teeth, the shape and length of roots, bone levels, infection around a root or the position of a tooth that has not erupted normally.
The image is interpreted together with symptoms, dental history, examination findings and clinical tests. An unusual area on an image is not a diagnosis by itself, and a normal-looking image does not automatically exclude every cause of pain.
Takeaway: an X-ray supports diagnosis but does not replace a clinical examination.
Endodontic assessment
Are X-rays needed before root canal treatment?
When root canal treatment is being considered, an indicated X-ray may help show the roots, surrounding bone, previous restorations and changes near the root tip. This information can support diagnosis and help the dentist discuss whether the tooth appears restorable.
Images are also interpreted during treatment planning and follow-up when the expected information may affect care. They cannot predict with certainty whether a tooth will heal, so the examination, tooth structure, gum support and patient factors remain important.
Takeaway: imaging is one part of deciding whether root canal care is appropriate.
Age-appropriate decisions
When are dental X-rays used for children?
Dental X-rays are not required automatically for every child or at every visit. The decision depends on age, symptoms, decay risk, contact between teeth, dental development, previous findings and whether the result is likely to change prevention or treatment.
Parents and caregivers can ask why a particular view is recommended and how it may influence care. The dental team should select the smallest suitable examination and use child-appropriate exposure settings.
Takeaway: an X-ray for a child should answer a specific clinical question.
Individual recall intervals
How often should dental X-rays be taken?
There is no single X-ray schedule that is appropriate for every patient. Someone with active decay, a developing dental problem or symptoms may need imaging at a different interval from a patient with stable oral health and a low risk of disease.
The dentist considers current findings, medical and dental history, age, previous images and the expected benefit of new information. Patients should share recent images from another clinic when available so that useful examinations are not repeated solely because the provider has changed.
Takeaway: timing should follow individual need, not a routine calendar alone.
Planning other procedures
Which images help plan implants and wisdom tooth removal?
Different dental procedures require different information. A focused image may be sufficient for a painful or heavily restored tooth, while broader or three-dimensional imaging may be considered for selected implant, surgical, impacted-tooth or complex diagnostic questions.
The widest or most detailed scan is not automatically the most suitable choice. The dentist first identifies the clinical question, reviews available records and selects an examination whose expected benefit justifies the exposure. Referral may be appropriate when advanced imaging or specialist interpretation is required.
Takeaway: the imaging method should match the question being investigated.
Already have a treatment plan from another dentist?
Bring your X-rays, reports and the plan you were given. Dr. Sagar Borse will go through them with you, explain what they show and what he would check again, and discuss other options for dental X-rays.
Local clinical care
Why choose Hi Smile Dental Clinic for dental X-rays in Bavdhan?
Hi Smile Dental Clinic uses imaging as part of diagnosis rather than as a routine step. Dr. Sagar Borse decides what information is needed, selects the smallest suitable examination and explains what the image shows and how it affects your care.
Imaging with a reason
Each image answers a specific clinical question.
Interpreted with the examination
Findings are read together with your symptoms and tests.
Explained to you
You are shown what the image shows and what it means for treatment.
Meet your dentist
Dental X-rays assessed by Dr. Sagar Borse in Bavdhan
Dr. Sagar Borse is the founder and principal dentist at Hi Smile Dental Care in Bavdhan. He holds BDS and MDS qualifications, with postgraduate training in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
Dental images are interpreted with your symptoms, examination and clinical tests. The purpose is to obtain information that can change or confirm the care plan, rather than taking images as a routine formality.
About Dr. Sagar BorseQuestions patients ask
Common patient questions in Bavdhan
Do I need an X-ray at every dental visit?
No. The decision should be based on your current symptoms, clinical findings, oral health risks, age, treatment history and whether useful earlier images are available.
Can an X-ray diagnose tooth pain by itself?
No. It is one part of diagnosis. The dentist also considers your pain history, examines the mouth and may perform temperature, tapping, pressure or bite tests.
Can children have dental X-rays?
Children may need selected images for decay, tooth development, eruption, trauma or treatment planning. The dentist should choose the examination according to the child’s individual clinical need.
What should I say if I am pregnant?
Tell the dentist if you are pregnant or might be pregnant. The dentist can consider the urgency, expected benefit and appropriate imaging approach for your situation.
Should I bring my previous dental X-rays?
Yes, when available. Earlier images may provide useful comparison information and can sometimes prevent unnecessary repetition.
What happens after the X-ray?
The dentist interprets the image together with the clinical findings, explains what is visible and discusses whether observation, further tests or treatment is appropriate.
Do X-rays show every dental problem?
No. Some problems, such as early gum disease or a crack in a tooth, may not show clearly on an image. The examination and your symptoms remain just as important.
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Hi Smile Dental Care,Bavdhan, Pune
Shop No 5 Riddhi Siddhi Co-Operative Housing Society, LMD Chowk, Bavdhan
Pune, Maharashtra 411021
Clinic hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am–2:00 pm and 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Phone: +91 88300 04535
Find us at Shop No 5 inside Riddhi Siddhi Co-Operative Housing Society, close to LMD Chowk in Bavdhan.
Local access: Bavdhan, LMD Chowk, Chandani Chowk, Kothrud, Pashan, Warje, Bhugaon and NDA Road.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sagar Borse of Hi Smile Dental Clinic
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sagar Borse, BDS, MDS, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
Last reviewed: 5 October 2026. Next review: October 2027. General patient education only; this page does not replace an examination or individual diagnosis.
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