Dental X-Ray in Kampala
See what the eye cannot — fast, low-dose digital dental imaging
Digital Dental X-Rays at M Dental Care
Many dental problems are invisible from the outside: decay between teeth, infection at a root tip, bone loss from gum disease, cysts and impacted wisdom teeth. A dental X-ray shows all of this in seconds, so your dentist can diagnose accurately and plan the right treatment.
At M Dental Care in Najjera–Kira, Kampala, X-rays are taken on site with digital sensors that use a fraction of the radiation of old film X-rays. The image appears on the screen immediately, and your dentist explains what it shows while you look at it together.
When you may need a dental X-ray
- Toothache with no visible cause
- Before root canal treatment, extraction or implant placement
- Checking wisdom teeth position
- Assessing gum disease and bone levels
- Routine screening for decay between teeth at your checkup
Digital dental X-ray
UGX 50,000
A digital dental X-ray costs UGX 50,000. It is usually taken during a UGX 20,000 checkup or consultation when your dentist needs to see beneath the surface, and the result is discussed with you at the same visit.
Book AppointmentTypes of Dental X-Ray
Periapical
Shows one or two whole teeth from crown to root tip. Used for toothache, abscesses and root canal planning.
Bitewing
Shows the crowns of upper and lower back teeth together. The best way to find decay between teeth and under fillings.
Panoramic (OPG)
One wide image of all teeth, both jaws and the sinuses. Used for wisdom teeth, braces planning, implants and general screening.
Children
Small sensors and the lowest dose settings. X-rays are only taken when they change the treatment decision.
What to Expect
1. Positioning
A small sensor is placed in your mouth or, for a panoramic image, the machine rotates around your head.
2. Exposure
The X-ray takes a fraction of a second. You feel nothing.
3. Instant result
The image appears on screen immediately — no waiting for film to develop.
4. Explanation
Your dentist walks you through what the X-ray shows and what it means for your treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a dental X-ray in Uganda?
At M Dental Care in Kampala a digital dental X-ray costs UGX 50,000.
Are dental X-rays safe?
Yes. A digital dental X-ray uses a very small dose of radiation — comparable to a short flight — and we use lead protection and only take X-rays when they are clinically needed.
Can I have a dental X-ray if I am pregnant?
Dental X-rays are considered safe in pregnancy when needed, with a lead apron for protection. Tell us if you are or may be pregnant so we can decide together and postpone non-urgent imaging.
Do I need an X-ray at every checkup?
No. Bitewing X-rays are usually recommended every one to two years depending on your risk of decay, and other X-rays only when a specific problem needs investigating.