Tip - Getting dental x-rays done when you don't need them

Your dentist may recommend that you have dental x-rays done more frequently than you need them. Beyond the unnecessary exposure to radiation, dental x-rays can also be costly. As a guideline dental x-rays are required during your first dental visit with a new dentist as well as:

Children who are not at risk of cavities should get a dental x-ray once every one or two years, low-risk teens every one and a half years to three years and low-risk adults every two to three years.