Dental X-rays are essential to the dental exam. Dental x-rays at the proper time allow the dental team to find cavities at much earlier stages. Additionally, we are able to look for abnormalities, pathology, missing/extra teeth, tooth angulation, tooth development, etc. The first set of bitewings (the smaller dental xrays with an intraoral sensor) is typically acquired between ages 3-5, depending on the spacing in each child’s teeth and their ability to tolerate the xrays. Delaying xrays leads to inaccurate diagnoses, larger cavities, and increased treatment cost.