{"id":13451,"date":"2020-10-13T17:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T17:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/?p=13451"},"modified":"2020-11-17T17:20:54","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T17:20:54","slug":"are-dental-x-rays-safe-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/13\/are-dental-x-rays-safe-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental X-Rays Safe for Kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a parent, you\u2019re always considering your child\u2019s health and safety. So when your dentist recommends that your son or daughter has dental X-rays taken, you may be wondering just how necessary and safe this step is. Thankfully, you have nothing to fear! Thanks to advancements in dental technology, x-rays are now taken digitally and are safer than ever before! Here\u2019s what you need to know about this important tool for keeping your little one\u2019s smile healthy as it grows.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Dental X-Rays Important for Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baby teeth may not be a permanent part of your child\u2019s smile, but these little teeth play a big role in your little one\u2019s quality of life. If they\u2019re not taken care of, your son\u2019s or daughter\u2019s ability to chew, speak, stay healthy, and feel confident about their smile could suffer. Dental X-rays help your dentist care for your child\u2019s baby teeth in a variety of ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n