Everyday life during treatmentQuestion during treatment

Can I have an X-ray while I'm wearing braces?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Braces and archwires show up on an X-ray as a strong shadow (white areas). They don't prevent the X-ray from being taken or affect its quality. However, they can hide decay located close to them, so that it goes unnoticed on the X-ray.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.