Bitewing X-ray

(cavity detecting x-rays)

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• The AAPD recommends a child start taking cavity detecting x-rays at the age of 3

• The AAPD also recommends that children take cavity detecting x-rays once a year

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Panoramic X-ray

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The AAPD recommends children take this x-ray at the following ages:

• 6 YEARS: To assess proper jaw growth and development, missing, extra, or impacted teeth and presence of cysts or tumors in the jaws

• 16 YEARS: To assess if wisdom teeth need to be removed

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