How would know if my child needs dental x-rays?

Question

At what age should a child start seeing a dentist for dental cleaning?

Answer 1

Dentist: Your dentist would advise you on the need for x-rays.

Answer 2

Individually based : That would depend on the age of the child, whether and when any images had been taken before, history of problems with the teeth or any clinically observed needs. Without dental images areas of decay, pathology or extra or missing teeth could not be diagnosed. X ray hygiene is very important in the dental office.

Answer 3

Ask the dentist: Children's dental x-rays are taken to asses tooth, jaw, and skull development. They are also taken to clarify a developmental or disease process. 1 day up in the mountains skiing, or 2 days on the beach, is less radiation than a full mouth series of 14-20 films. Your dentist will do everything possible to minimize x-ray exposure, but the films are necessary to visualize hidden areas.

Answer 4

It varies.: It depends on the kind of x-rays prescribed by the dentist. Full mouth x-rays cost more than bite-wings. A single radiograph is the least expensive but limited to just a few teeth. And x-rays on children usually cost less than adults.

Answer 5

$15-$100: The average cost for a single xray is about $15. Multiple xrays, like bite wings are around $45. A panoramic xray (goes outside, around the head) is about $90. Fees vary by region and by city.

Answer 6

Depends: One x-ray, 2-4 cavity detection x-rays, a full mouth series, panoramic x-ray, cephalometric (skull) x-ray, cbct, etc, all have different costs. Fees tend to be higher on the coasts and in the big cities, lower in more rural areas. The kinds of x-rays and the number of x-rays that your child requires may be different than a sibling or classmate. Every child must be treated as unique.

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