How frequently should dental x-rays be taken?

Answer 1

As frequently as needed.
Full Mouth for new pt.
2 X yr for children. (less if a cavitry free history is established)
1 year for adults
as needed to monitor specific issues

Answer 2

It depends on your age and the condition of your teeth, if you haven't had any since you were young and have had a lot of dental work done you might want to get some new ones but otherwise they probably don't need to be taken that often.

Answer 3

It depends on what the x-rays are for!! So in answer to your question, they need to be taken whenever your Dental Professional says they need to be taken and there are no hard and fast rules on this.

Answer 4

It depends on the x-rays.
A full mouth series (this is 18 x-rays that show EVERYTHING)- every 5 years

Bitewings (the kind most people get at their cleanings)- once a year

PA's (a x-ray of a specific area) --as needed

Answer 5

The typical thing is once a year unless it's someone with braces (they can't x-ray someone with braces) or a surgery--such as wisdom teeth extraction, etc.--has been done since the last visit and it's been less than a year since the last dental visit.

Answer 6

Each time I visit my dentist (about every 6 months) for a cleaning they do an update on my x-rays

Answer 7

Only when required.
If you maintain good oral hygiene and a simple clinical exam confirms so, try not to go for X-rays.
Despite all the precautions (lead aprons, screens etc.) it is better to have as little exposure as possible.

Especially damaging to reproductive organs and growing foetuses.

Answer 8

every five years unless your going to get some major work done and its better to get one before major work

Answer 9

at least once a year

Answer 10

when your head starts to glow you should stop