{"id":45,"date":"2017-10-26T20:29:26","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T20:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimatedentalservices.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2017-11-26T20:34:31","modified_gmt":"2017-11-26T20:34:31","slug":"x-rays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatedentalservices.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/x-rays\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You Need to Know About Responsible X-Rays for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ChildYour kids don\u2019t need a large bed or a large meal, but while we kid-size most aspects of our children\u2019s lives, we don\u2019t always know how to ask their doctors and dentists for help with this task. Recently, research has shown that kids may be receiving an adult-sized portion of dental radiography (x-rays). When you choose a trusted children\u2019s dentist<\/a>, make sure to ask them about their x-ray practices for young patients. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect.
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1 \u2013 Kids Need Less X-Ray Exposure<\/h2>\n

Children do not need the same level of x-ray exposure as adults do to capture the same high quality diagnostic images. Good dentists will do their utmost to prevent excessive exposure for their young patients. As a parent, you should be aware of this, and ask your dentist about their x-ray practices for kids. If your child shows no signs of developmental concerns or advanced oral health issues, talk to your dentist about limiting the number of annual x-rays.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Radiography May Have Adverse Long-Term Effects<\/h2>\n

Some research has indicated that while kids may not show immediate signs of health concerns caused by x-ray exposure the long-term effects may be harmful. Kids will need to be exposed to a greater number of x-rays through the years, and the accumulated exposure may cause a number of long term health concerns. Further research is still necessary to determine exactly what adverse effects are produced, but it\u2019s always best to prevent health issues.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 The Six Step Plan to Keep Kids Safe During X-Rays<\/h2>\n

To ensure kids stay safe and healthy, there are six things good dentists will keep in mind. The six step plan to capture the diagnostic images we need while protecting your children\u2019s smiles includes the following:<\/p>\n