Dental guidelines call for more judicious use of X-rays

Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your ...
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What dental X-rays are used for

Dental X-rays help find cavities and check bone levels. Periapical X-rays show the complete tooth from crown to root. Digital X-rays use less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Everyone who has ...
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From Bitewings to Panoramic: What You Need to Know About Dental X-Rays

Dental X-rays are more than just a routine part of your dental visit—they’re an essential tool for maintaining your oral health. These images allow your dentist to see what’s happening beneath the ...
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Dental x-rays in kids should be justified instead of routine

Though there is low value in taking routine dental x-rays in young children because it can lead to unneeded procedures, dentists should administer them when justified with factors, including caries ...
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What’s the best age to take kids’ x-rays to detect dental anomalies?

Since nearly 3 in 4 healthy kids may present with at least one dental abnormality or pathology, dentists should order panoramic x-rays at ages 9, 12, and 15 to detect them. The study was published on ...