Sponsored Brief: I don't want X-rays for my child!
Last updated 8/2/2019 at Noon
Periodic dental X-rays are an integral part of a thorough dental examination. They help show areas of the teeth and mouth that are not clinically visible. The two main types in pediatric dentistry are Panoramic X-rays (that scan the upper and lower jaws) and intraoral X-rays (that check for cavities and specific problems).
As a parent myself, I share the instinct to protect my child from radiation and chemicals that can harm their growing bodies. Yet, countless times, a parent refuses X-rays, and tiny, easy-to-manage cavities grow bigger and bigger.
At Stellar Kids, we strongly encourage...
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