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Is it ok for a 4 years old to get dental xrays done?
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Absolutely: Your child's dentist needs the films to look between the teeth for any cavities.
Answered 12/23/2016
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Absolutely: The American Dental Association recommends a full mouth x-ray series to evaluate development of the permanent teeth that are present and growing in the jaws. Total radiation less than your child would receive spending a day in the sun.
Answered 12/25/2016
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