My dental hygienist complimented me on the health of my teeth and gums. Then she said something that you, too, have undoubtedly heard while sitting back in the dentist chair.
“Would you like bitewing X-rays? It’s been a year since your last ones. Your insurance will cover them annually.”
The easy answer was: “Yes. Bring on the bitewings!” They are, after all, painless, don’t take much time, and, as I was reminded, would not cost me a penny because they are covered by my insurance.
But the easy answer isn’t necessarily the right one. Do I need bitewing X-rays every year?
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