Again, that varies per individual depending on their oral health. Dental x-rays are vital diagnostic aids that help dentist find out any small progressing issue that is not seen clinically. For examples, cavities in contact areas between teeth, receding jaw bones, any asymptomatic pathologies, etc. Radiation used in dental x-rays is very little and if you’re not sure why a specific x-ray is being taken, always ask your dentist.
