Explaining Why X-Rays Are Safe for Children

Parents are often concerned about taking their children to a dental practice if their child needs an X-ray. However, thanks to modern technology, dental x-rays are incredibly safe. Soothing Care Dental's Balmain dental practice can ease concerned parents' minds as we only use the safest x-ray methods available that significantly reduce any risk.

Dentists use x-rays to spot issues within your child's mouth before they turn into a more complicated and costly problem. That's why they have become such a great tool for dentists as they can detect issues that are beneath the surface and below the gumline that a dentist can't usually see. Seeing how one's oral wellbeing is directly linked to your child's overall health, the importance of X-rays becomes apparent as we can treat issues before they have a significant adverse effect on your child.

Soothing Care Dental and most Balmain dental practices no longer use film versions of X-rays and instead opt for digital machines. The reason for this is that digital X-rays emit 80 per cent less radiation than their film counterparts. That makes the exposure level less than what a person experiences typically during a day. Our certified dentists also focus the X-ray beam on just one area. We also have our patients utilise protective equipment as well, such as lead body aprons and shields. As you can see, we take every safety precaution when dealing with

When our dentist decides which dental X-rays are necessary for your child, they will always weigh any risks against the benefits. We know that every patient is different, and we always review your child's health history and do a clinical exam to make sure it will be completely safe.

It should be noted that most young children are not at risk of tooth decay, and as a result, don't need to be given X-rays very often. That's also why it is essential to make sure your child develops a healthy oral hygiene routine so that issues become minimal. So, don't delay your trip to our Balmain dental practice.

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