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How many dental xrays per year, for routine checks, is ok for a child?
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Least is best: As few as necessary. Effects of x-rays are cumulative over time.
Answered 4/30/2016
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Depends: I believe visual exam can tell a dentist if x- rays are needed in a child and if so how many. Even though digital dental x rays are safe as part of routine check up, if they can be avoided why not? If we see dental cavities visually then we need to do x ray to determine depth of it. 4 to 8 x rays per year ( depending on how many teeth have erupted and child's age) is average.
Answered 10/26/2013
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