HOW OFTEN SHOULD A CHILD HAVE DENTAL X-RAYS?
Since every child is unique, the need for dental x-rays varies from child to child. Without appropriate x-rays certain dental conditions can and will be overlooked. In this office, dental x-rays are only taken after a review of your child’s medical and dental health history, and only when it is felt that dental x-rays are likely to yield information that a visual examination cannot. In general children require x-rays more often than adults. Their mouths grow and change rapidly. Children are more susceptible to decay than adults. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend x-ray examinations every six months for children with a high risk of tooth decay. Children with a low risk of tooth decay require x-rays less frequently.
