Pediatric Dental X-rays: What You Need To Know

At Bayside Kids Dental in Odenton, we understand your child’s oral health is a top priority. While on this journey, your children might require a dental X-ray or their pediatric dentist might suggest one. Dental X-rays are crucial for detecting potential dental issues and helping dentists create a treatment plan for your children. Nevertheless, it’s natural to question the safety of dental X-rays for your children. Here’s what you need to know about pediatric dental intraoral X-rays:

What are pediatric dental X-rays?

Pediatric dental X-rays are images of your child’s teeth and surrounding structures taken from inside the mouth. They provide detailed images, helping dentists identify dental problems, like cavities, infections, and abnormalities in tooth development, that might not be visible during a regular dental exam.

Are pediatric dental X-rays safe?

Pediatric dental X-rays are generally safe and provide minimal radiation exposure. At Bayside Kids Dental in Odenton, we use digital radiography, which further minimizes radiation exposure. We also take precautions, such as using lead aprons and thyroid collars, to protect your child’s body from radiation.

What are the advantages of Dental X-rays for children?

• Dental X-rays can help detect dental problems in your child early on, allowing your children’s pediatric dentist to address them before they become more serious and require more extensive treatment. 
• They can also help your children’s pediatric dentist plan for their future orthodontic treatment or surgery.
• They are comfortable, minimally invasive, fast, and easy making them useful in emergency diagnosis and treatment
• Dental X-rays are safe as no radiation stays in your children’s bodies.

What precautions should be taken when getting pediatric dental X-rays?

While the amount of radiation exposure from dental X-rays is very low, taking precautions to minimize exposure is still important. Pediatric dentists take special precautions when taking X-rays on children, including 

• Using lower-dose X-rays, 
• Using lead aprons or thyroid collars to protect the child’s body,
• Limiting the number of X-rays taken.

At Bayside Kids Dental in Odenton, we take every precaution to ensure that while taking your child’s dental X-rays, they are safe and comfortable as possible. We only recommend a dental X-ray for your child when it’s necessary. Schedule an appointment today Bayside Kids Dental and let us help your child continue with their healthy oral journey.

Contact us at Bayside Kids Dental in Odenton today to schedule a consultation or appointment and learn more about how dental X-rays can help keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.