{"id":267,"date":"2023-01-26T19:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T19:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/?p=267"},"modified":"2023-02-20T19:51:15","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T19:51:15","slug":"are-dental-xrays-safe-for-my-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/26\/are-dental-xrays-safe-for-my-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental X-rays Safe for My Kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most pediatric dentists are used to putting parents at ease. When your child goes for a checkup, it\u2019s natural to worry about whether certain procedures are safe for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you might be concerned when your dentist takes a big x-ray machine<\/a>, turns it on, and aims it right at your child\u2019s face! Bitewing x-rays can be intimidating for sure, but don\u2019t worry; they\u2019re perfectly safe. If you want to learn a little more about dental x-rays, and why they\u2019re completely safe for kids, here\u2019s a little more information about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental X-rays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Much like traditional x-rays, dental x-rays are used to examine the interior of your teeth, gums, and jaw. They make use of radiation to create detailed images, giving your dentist a much better idea of what\u2019s going on with your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re often done at routine checkups for adults, but they\u2019re considered much more important for children. In either case, the process is fairly quick and completely painless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dental X-rays Safe for Kids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes! Dental x-rays are perfectly safe for people of all ages, including your child. Dental x-rays make use of very little radiation; in fact, your child is probably exposed to more of it by just walking around on a daily basis. Your dentist will also usually have your child wear a lead vest to ensure that as little radiation will enter their body as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Kids Need Dental X-rays?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some conditions that your dentist won\u2019t be able to see from the outside. For example, did you know that it\u2019s possible to get cavities in between your teeth? Often, you won\u2019t be able to catch these areas of decay on your own until they become serious. Your dentist will use an x-ray to detect these kinds of problems early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, your children need these x-rays more than anyone. Their jaws are still growing, and many younger children have teeth that haven\u2019t sprouted yet. Your pediatric dentist can make use of these x-rays to check on your child\u2019s growth, ensuring that everything is progressing properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ryne S. Paulson has been practicing dentistry for six years, and he loves the particular challenges that come with working with children. He approaches his work with a sense of humor that keeps every day fresh! Dr. Paulson earned his DDS from Creighton University, then served a two-year residence working with children on the islands of Hawaii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about the safety of dental x-rays, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (307) 266-1997.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most pediatric dentists are used to putting parents at ease. When your child goes for a checkup, it\u2019s natural to worry about whether certain procedures are safe for them. For example, you might be concerned when your dentist takes a big x-ray machine, turns it on, and aims it right at your child\u2019s face! Bitewing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":270,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267\/revisions\/270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}