At What Age Should Kids Get Their First Dental X-Ray?

A smiling mixed-race girl with curly hair sits in a dental chair, holding a digital tablet displaying dental x-rays of her teeth in a pediatric dentistry setting.

Dental X-rays are a vital tool for ensuring your child’s oral health, but as a parent, it’s natural to have concerns about radiation exposure, especially for young children. Dental X-rays allow the dentist to see what’s happening inside and between your child’s teeth, as well as beneath the gums and within the jawbone – places […]