When it comes to radiographs; commonly called x-rays, we routinely get asked questions like “How many?” “How often?” and “Is it safe?”. We love these types of questions at Lux because it means you care about your oral health and are concerned regarding radiation safety. We take your overall health very seriously and can appreciate your valid concerns. How many? Dental radiographs can detect oral health problems at the earliest stages, problems such as cavities, gum disease

Q: My hygienist tells me I need a cleaning every 3 months but I’ve heard every 6 months was the norm. A:  I get asked this question every day.   The frequency on how often you should visit your dental hygienist depends on a number of different factors.  How much build up you have, your level of participation in your home care and how deep are your gum pockets measurements.  If you are in good health with no complications; if you have impeccable home care and have no gum disea