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Dental X-Rays: When to Get Them
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Dental X-Rays: When to Get Them InformationHow Often Should Teeth Be X-Rayed?The frequency of getting X-rays often depends on your medical and dental history and current condition. Some people may need X-rays as often as every six months; others with no recent dental or gum disease and who visit their dentist regularly may get X-rays only every couple of years. If you are a new patient, your dentist may take X-rays as part of the initial examination and to establish a baseline record from which to compare changes that may occur over time. Some general guidelines your dentist may follow regarding the frequency of dental X-rays is as follows: Dental X-Ray Schedule for Children, Adolescents and Adults Age Group New patients Recall patient, high risk (decay is present) Recall patient, no decay, not at high risk for decay Current or history of gum disease Other comments Children (before eruption of first tooth) Bite-wing X-rays if the teeth are touching and all surfaces cannot be visualized or probed Bite-wing X-rays taken every 6 months until no decay is present Bite-wing X-rays taken every 12 to 24 months if the teeth are touching and all surfaces cannot be visualized or probed Selected periapicals and bite-wing X-rays of areas where disease is seen in the mouth X-rays to check for growth and development are usually not indicated at this age Adolescents (before eruption of wisdom teeth) Bite-wing X-rays plus periapicals or occlusal views or bite-wing X-rays plus panoramic view. A full-mouth series is indicated when there is evidence of dental disease or history of extensive decay. Bite-wing X-rays taken every 6 to 12 months until no decay is present Bite-wing X-rays taken every 18 to 36 months Selected periapicals and bite-wing X-rays of areas where disease is seen in the mouth Periapical or panoramic X-rays should be taken to check for development of wisdom teeth Adults with teeth Bite-wing X-rays and selected periapicals. A full-mouth series is indicated when there is evidence of dental disease or history of extensive decay. Bite-wing X-rays taken every 12 to 18 months Bite-wing X-rays taken every 24 to 36 months Selected periapicals and bite-wing X-rays of areas where disease is seen in the mouth X-rays to check for growth and development are usually not indicated. Adults without teeth Full-mouth series or panoramic X-rays. Other X-rays are usually not indicated unless specific dental disease is clinically present. People who fall into the high risk category who may need X-ray films taken more frequently include:
How Safe Are X-Rays?Exposure to all sources of radiation -- including the sun, minerals in the soil, appliances in your home, and dental X-rays -- can damage the body's tissues and cells and can lead to the development of cancer in some instances. Fortunately, the dose of radiation you are exposed to during the taking of dental X-rays is extremely small. Advances in dentistry over the years have lead to a number of measures that will minimize the risks associated with X-rays. However, even with the advancements in safety, the effects of radiation are added together over a lifetime. So every little bit of radiation you receive from all sources counts. If you are concerned about radiation exposure due to X-rays, talk to your dentist about how often X-rays are needed and why they are being taken. While some people need X-rays taken more frequently, current guidelines require that X-rays be given only when needed for clinical diagnosis. Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Department of Dentistry. Reviewed by Jay H. Rosoff, DDS, on March 1, 2007 Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD, on May 1, 2005 Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2005 What Types of Problems Can X-Rays Detect?In adults, X-ray films can be used to:
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