Not getting periodic X-rays because they haven't seen decay in the past is essentially the same as telling your PCP not to run blood work periodically because the numbers have looked OK in the past. To each his own, but I personally don't skimp on these sorts of thing. Penny wise but pound foolish.

You might check but I find many don't.

LOL Good one!

I always wondered if I walked in any Dentist office with PERFECT teeth no cavities or fillings,
I bet there still would be something wrong.

We'll be going for our third 6-month cleaning in August. We've had no extra work recommended. The only additional work we've had done was due to poor work by a previous dentist (a crown fell off). We use TrailWinds.

All ≠ Many...

Not with my dentist. But then again, my wife is retired and doesn't practice anymore so they have always been straight with us.

I take care of my teeth just need cleaning periodically. If you don’t take care of your teeth as well as I do then you should be worried about it and excited about getting X-rays. There is no risk to the patient when getting blood drawn for lab analysis. That can’t be said about dental X-rays. Several studies show a link to brain tumors and gland tumors such as the saliva gland

I’m not worried about my teeth and don’t get excited about X-rays. I do, however, take the advice of dental professionals, including my wife. They know more than I do. Just as I take the advice of my PCP. Enjoy your tilting at windmills.

Understood that you can’t be objective because all those X-rays your wife ordered help pay for your retirement :popcorn:

Nope, covered by my excellent dental insurance. And I am totally objective - people who know more than me advise getting periodic X-rays. That is as objective as you can get. As I originally stated, to each his own.

Not exactly. The exposure level is a small percentage of your daily exposure. Exposure on airline flights is greater.

we all have a lot of money/ and the Dentist will take it all

Hopefully you don’t really believe that

Yes, I do. That fact that you apparently don't is shocking. Sounds like you don't believe is science. Whatever, the world is made up of all kinds who don't believe in facts.

https://www.orasurgery.com/compariso...iation-levels/

We've found dental "care" in Florida in this area to be VERY different than what we were used to. More like a retail business than a medical type of professional. Gum surgery, replacement of previous dental work not causing any problem, I could make a whole list of such things we've been told. Totally 100% difference in the dentist we were used to, who was more like a physician, never suggested we do all kinds of things we were not there for. Very unsatisfied with those we have tried over the years and finally decided to just drive to our previous home (we're from Florida). Do others here return to their home states and cities for dental care ? Has anyone found a true professional, not some kind of "dental supermarket" ? If so, share names and experiences ? Do you drive to Orlando ? Gainesville, Tampa t find professional people ?