How safe are dental X-rays?
We are very careful to minimize the exposure of children to radiation. With modern technology and safeguards, the amount of radiation received in a dental x-ray examination is extremely small, and the risk is negligible. In fact, dental x-rays represent a far smaller health risk than an undetected and untreated dental problem. The average child with a low risk of tooth decay will require x-rays about every two years, while a child with a high risk will require them more frequently.
