Are dental x-rays in any way harmful to a child?

Doctor's Answer

Different children have different personalities. I have taken x-rays for young people when they have severe tooth decay. But the problem with baby teeth is that it is hard to visually detect decay due to the shape. The problem with baby teeth is the environment, so it’s worse if the child is snacking a lot or is exposed to sugar all the time. A lot of children have yet to develop oral reflexes.

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