As with any medical procedure, there is a certain amount of preliminary health checkup that must be done beforehand. Orthodontic treatment is no different. The dentist must see x rays in order to determine how much movement the roots are capable of handling and that there are no other medical issues that require attention, or that may interfere with the planned treatment. Once all of the lights are green it’s time to take impression and begin treatment
As with any medical procedure, there is a certain amount of preliminary health checkup that must be done beforehand. Orthodontic treatment is no different. The dentist must see x rays in order to determine how much movement the roots are capable of handling and that there are no other medical issues that require attention, or that may interfere with the planned treatment. Once all of the lights are green it’s time to take impression and begin treatment