The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health. Your dentist and hygienist will recommend necessary x-rays based upon a review of your medical and dental history, your age, and your risk of disease.
A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients. A full series is usually good for three to five years. Bite-wing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.