Your medical and dental history as well as present health are important factors.

1. Some people may require X-rays as frequently as every six months, while those who visit their dentist frequently and have no recent tooth or gum disease may only need X-rays once a year.
2. Your dentist could do an initial exam that includes X-rays in order to provide a baseline record from which to compare any changes over time.
3. If you have crowns, implants, fillings, and bridges, then dental x-rays are recommended every 12 to 18 months. By doing that, you can monitor underlying decay and cavity build-up in your teeth.

Dental X-ray frequency varies, based on your individual oral health needs and history. Dental X-rays may be required for adults with good oral health every two to three years. Yet, people with chronic dental disease or at an increased risk of developing such conditions may need them more often. However, the suggested frequency of X-rays should be followed under whichever condition and circumstances your dentist evaluates will best suit you. In order to ensure adequacy of oral health and the need for x-rays, regular dental checkups are required.