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Dental X-Rays
in Petaling Jaya
Digital periapical X-rays, OPG, lateral cephalometric X-rays and 3D CBCT scans taken in the clinic, only when they change your diagnosis or plan.
Overview
Why dental X-rays are taken
Dental X-rays show what cannot be seen by looking in the mouth: decay between teeth, infection at the root tip, bone levels around the teeth, the position of wisdom teeth and the shape of the jaw. We use small periapical X-rays for individual teeth, a panoramic OPG for the whole mouth, a lateral cephalometric X-ray for orthodontic planning, and a 3D CBCT scan for implants, surgery and complex root canal cases. All are digital, which keeps the radiation dose low and the images available immediately.
Digital, low dose
An intraoral X-ray is comparable to a day or two of background radiation.
Seconds to a minute
Images appear on screen immediately.
Only when they change the plan
No routine exposures without a reason.
Am I Suitable?
When an X-ray is taken
Each image answers a specific question about your teeth or jaw.
Common reasons
- A new-patient baseline and periodic check-up images
- Toothache, swelling or a suspected crack
- Planning before extractions, root canal treatment, braces or implants
- Wisdom teeth assessment
Good to know
- Tell us if you are or may be pregnant
- Recent images from another clinic can often be used instead
- The smallest field that answers the question is used
Not every option suits every patient. We confirm the right one at your examination and explain it before anything starts.
Treatment Options
Imaging we provide
Explore the options. The plan is tailored to your case.
Periapical X-Ray
A Periapical (PA) X-ray provides a detailed image of an individual tooth, including the root and surrounding bone structure. It helps diagnose infections, decay, bone loss, and root-related problems with high accuracy. This quick and low-radiation imaging method is commonly used for root canal treatment and dental evaluations.
OPG X-Ray (2D Xray)
An OPG (Orthopantomogram) X-ray provides a panoramic view of the entire mouth, including all teeth, jawbones, and surrounding structures. It is commonly used for wisdom tooth evaluation, orthodontic treatment, dental implants, and comprehensive oral examinations.
Lateral Cephalometric X-Ray
A Lateral Cephalometric X-ray is a side-profile dental imaging technique commonly used in orthodontics. It helps dentists and orthodontists evaluate jaw alignment, facial structure, and bite relationships for braces and corrective treatment planning.
CBCT Scan (3D xray)
A CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan provides advanced 3D dental imaging for precise diagnosis and treatment planning. It allows dentists to evaluate bone structure, nerves, teeth, and surrounding anatomy with high accuracy, making it useful for implants, surgery, and complex dental procedures.
Step by Step
What happens
What happens at each stage.
- 1
Choosing the image
The dentist decides which image answers the question: a small periapical X-ray, bitewings, an OPG, a lateral cephalometric X-ray or a CBCT scan.
- 2
Positioning
A small sensor is held in the mouth for intraoral X-rays. For an OPG, cephalometric or CBCT scan you stand or sit still at the machine for 10 to 40 seconds.
- 3
Exposure
The exposure itself lasts a fraction of a second for an intraoral X-ray. An OPG or CBCT scan takes under a minute.
- 4
Review
The digital image appears on screen immediately and is explained to you at the same visit.
- 5
Records
Images are stored in your record and copies can be provided for another clinic or specialist.
What To Expect
What to expect
The practical things patients ask about.
Intraoral X-rays are quick. The sensor can feel bulky for a moment and some people find it awkward, but it is over in seconds.
Glasses, earrings, hair clips and removable dentures are taken off for OPG and CBCT scans so they do not appear on the image.
Digital sensors keep doses low: an intraoral X-ray is comparable to a day or two of natural background radiation, and a dental CBCT is a fraction of a medical CT scan depending on the area scanned.
We take the smallest field that answers the question, and only repeat an image when a previous one is too old or unclear.
Fees
What affects the fee
Fees are quoted per case. These factors move the figure.
The type of image
Periapical, bitewing, OPG, cephalometric or CBCT, and for CBCT the size of the area scanned.
Whether the image is part of a treatment plan such as implants or braces.
Copies of images on disc or by email for another provider.
Imaging fees are explained before the scan is taken. Images taken as part of a treatment plan are included in that plan's written quote.
Ready to talk about dental x-rays?
Book a consultation or message us on WhatsApp. We explain your options and give a written plan before any treatment begins.
In Depth
More detail
Open a topic for the full explanation.
X-rays are taken only when they change what we can diagnose or plan. Common reasons are a baseline at a new-patient examination, check-up images to look for decay between the teeth (usually every six months to two years depending on your risk), toothache or swelling, and planning before extractions, root canal treatment, braces or implants. They are also used to check wisdom teeth. Tell us if you are or may be pregnant, or if you have recent X-rays from another clinic that we can use instead.
- No recovery is needed. You can eat, drive and return to normal activities immediately.
- The dentist explains the findings and how they affect your treatment plan before you leave.
- Keep copies of your images if you are seeing another clinic. Recent images usually avoid a repeat exposure.
Why Choose Us
Experience in Dental X-Rays
V Dental Clinic in SS2, Petaling Jaya provides dental x-rays with clear explanations, careful planning and follow-up at every step.
- 1,000+Braces Cases
- 500+Dental Implants
- 587+Google Reviews
- 11+Years of Experience
Transparent Planning
A detailed treatment plan and fee breakdown before treatment begins.
Safe & Sterilised
Strict sterilisation and hygiene protocols for every visit.
Patient Reviews
587+ Google reviews from our patients. Read them on Google.
Prime Location
Conveniently located in SS2, Petaling Jaya.
Real Results
Patient transformations and reviews
Before and after cases treated at our clinic, and what patients say on Google.
After
Before
Dental Filling
Restoring huge chipped tooth with aesthetic filling.
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Ahmad Faizal
Well equipped, beautifully designed dental clinic with high tech CBCT xray and intraoral scanner! Very impressive facilities and friendly doctors.
Thye Lin Kang
Satisfied with dental scaling and polishing here. Dr. Veronica patiently explained my teeth condition and the correct way to brush teeth. Highly Recommended.
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about this treatment.
Dental X-rays use very low doses, and digital sensors reduce them further. A single intraoral X-ray gives a dose comparable to a day or two of natural background radiation. A panoramic OPG is roughly equivalent to a few days, and a dental CBCT is higher but typically a fraction of a medical CT scan, depending on the size of the area scanned. We only take X-rays when they change the diagnosis or the plan.
An OPG is a single two-dimensional panoramic image of all the teeth and both jaws, used for general assessment, wisdom teeth and orthodontics. A CBCT is a three-dimensional scan that shows bone thickness, nerves and sinuses in any plane, used for implants, surgical extractions and complex root canal cases.
Before implant placement, when a wisdom tooth root lies close to the nerve, for root canal cases with unusual anatomy or persistent infection, for jaw joint problems, and when a cyst or lesion needs to be measured. Routine check-ups do not need a CBCT.
An intraoral X-ray takes a second, an OPG about 15 seconds and a CBCT under a minute. The images are digital and are on screen immediately, so the dentist can explain them at the same visit.
Yes, if they are recent, usually within six to twelve months, and of good quality. Bring the files or ask the clinic to email them to us. If the area of interest is not shown clearly, a new image may still be needed.
Dental X-rays give a very small dose directed away from the abdomen and are not ruled out in pregnancy, but we keep them to what is needed for diagnosis or to treat pain or infection, using the smallest possible field. Tell us if you are or may be pregnant before any X-ray.
Visit us in SS2, Petaling Jaya
Walk-ins are welcome, but an appointment keeps your waiting time short.
Opening hours
Mon to Sat: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (MYT)
Sun: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (MYT)