Importance of Dental X-Rays

Dental x-rays are an important tool in pediatric dentistry. As the teeth and jaw mature, x-rays provide pediatric dentists an enhanced view of a child’s oral health development and the underlying problems that may lead to complications. Depending on the condition of the teeth, jaw and soft tissues of a child’s mouth, a dentist may use x-rays to make a diagnosis and form a plan for treatment. Call us at 330-937-9474 to schedule an appointment!

Did you know…

that x-rays are considered safe and only emit minimal amounts of radiation? In fact, advancements in modern dentistry have made it possible to reduce the amount of radiation children are exposed to while getting dental x-rays. Pediatric dentists take further precautions by protecting the body with a lead apron while obtaining x-rays from young patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need a dental x-ray?

Your child may need oral x-rays for preventative purposes. Pediatric dentists often use x-rays to gauge the development of the permanent teeth and their placement. Sometimes x-rays reveal missing or extra teeth or other underlying problems not detectable with a visual exam. Your child’s dentist may also order x-rays to:

Monitor healing and recovery following a mouth injury
Identify an infection
Determine whether a child will need orthodontic treatment

When should my child begin getting dental x-rays, and how often will he or she need them?

Though there are no specific guidelines for getting the first x-ray, most children have had their first dental x-rays by age 5 or 6, when the permanent teeth begin to erupt. However, a dentist may request earlier x-rays if a child is at high risk of tooth decay or shows signs of other potential complications. Dental x-rays may be ordered as frequently as twice per year or as little as once every few years.

What will my child experience while having his or her mouth x-rayed?

The x-ray process is completely painless for children. They will be seated for the duration of the imaging process and will not experience discomfort. The length of time required will depend on the type of x-rays taken. For more information about pediatric dental x-rays at our office, contact us to speak with a helpful staff member.

Meet The Doctors

We love what we do!

As a pediatric dental office, we are dedicated to helping children form a positive attitude towards dental care and regular dental examinations. We are a preventative oriented office specializing in the dental needs of infants, children, teens and patients of special needs. We approach dentistry in a fun and gentle manner creating a relaxed atmosphere that makes each visit as relaxed and fun as possible.

Dr. Raj Vij

Dr. Eric Yoskovich

Dr. Ayah Koleilat

Dr. Usman Ali

Dr. George Boukas

Dr. Jennifer Kim

Kids and Parents Love Us!

☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5

First dentist and pediatric dentist that my daughter, who is very anxious, did great with. Although she was still anxious, the staff was great at keeping her comforted while getting the necessary procedures done. I also find it great that they are able to offer sedation procedures for those with great anxiety. It was a great first experience to go there and I think my daughter is going to start not really Minding the dentist with some time if we continue to go there. Which we do!

My daughter will be turning 3 soon and we had her first dentist appointment here after hearing several recommendations for it. It was an amazing experience. Little wait time, staff that knew just the right things to ease her nerves, and you can tell they care! I would highly recommend going here, we will definitely remain patients here!

Today was our son's first dentist appointment so we really didn't know what to expect. The office staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The dental assistants were so friendly and informative with any questions we had. Dr. Vij was super nice and also answered any questions or concerns we had. They all made the experience for our little guy a pleasant one.

Pediatric Dental Services

Sedation Dentistry

Dental Sealants

Composite Fillings

Come Visit Our Office!

At Dentistry 4 Kids, we always give our patients a warm welcome to our Fairlawn, OH office! We’re happy to serve all the dental needs of you and your family in our state-of-the-art dental practice.