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I have regular dental exams and bitewing xrays.my last pano xray was 5yrs ago. am i overdue for one, or on target?i always just get what they tell me.
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Outer limit: ADA recommendation is every 3-5 years unless there is reason for more frequent imaging. At 5 years you are pushing the envelope.
Answered 9/22/2018
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