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Any legitimate reason for dental offices to insist on coming in every 6 months and getting an xray?
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Possible: Are they following a potential problem that needs careful attention?
Answered 3/21/2013
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Possibly : Most people do not need dental x-rays every six months. This is only nessecary if they are following a specific problem. If this problem does not show signs of progressing after the first 2-3 x-rays. Then the length between images should be increased. It is not legitimate to take dental x-rays every six months just because it is "routine".
Answered 12/10/2013
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