Does it seem like every time you go to the dentist they are saying that you need an x-ray or asking when your last x-ray was? Do you take your kids in and wonder if they are getting the same x-rays as you and as often? It can get a little confusing some times especially if you don’t know that there are different types of x-rays and that they are done at different ages.

Let’s start with a quick list of different x-rays your dentist might take (we will discuss these in detail in a future blog post).

So how often should you get these X-Rays? Essentially if you are a new patient we will need to take a full set of x-rays to establish your current dental health but here are some other time frames that might be helpful. (Information from webmd.com)

If you are a repeat patient, high risk or if decay is present:

If you are a repeat patient without a high risk of decay:

Current or history of gum disease:

Additional X-rays:

If you are unsure if you need x-rays or if you have questions about the different x-rays taken just let us know, we’re happy to help!

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