A member asked:

What do you suggest if my child might need invasline and they want to do another xray when she just had it done in jan. wondering is worth it?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Philip Ewing answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ask the dentist: Unless there has been a facial injury, dental issues, or noticible changes to the facial structure, new films may not be indicated. You should discuss this with the ordering dentist to understand if and why new films are needed.

Answered 5/5/2015

3.9k views

Thank

2 things: 1) Clear Aligners are only about 1/2 as effective as braces and cost more. Please review treatment with a fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist. 2) Ask why the new x-ray is needed. It may be a different type of film, revealing different information.

Answered 1/12/2016

2.9k views

Thank

Get braces: Would STRONGLY recommend against invislaign for a kid-- great for adults who qualify but a myriad of reasons why, for a kid, I'd use braces (and this comes from a invisalign preffered provider!). Regarding the x-ray, ask why but realize that digital x-rays these days have extremely low levels of radiation-- often equal to an hour of 2 in the sun.

Answered 5/5/2015

2.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Could a mass or cyst on child's forehead show up on xray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer