When a patient is asked about their last dental visit, what’s bothering them, and what brings them in, an idea of what X-rays are needed is formed. Here’s a list of possible X-rays to be taken:

1. 1

   New patient to Deluxe Dental with last dental visit a year ago:

   • Full mouth X-ray (FMX)
   • If insurance doesn’t cover FMX: 4 bitewing and two Periapical X-rays (PA)
2. 2

   Patient with bad gag reflex or when many patients are waiting:

   • Panoramic X-ray (PAN) and four bitewings
3. 3

   Returning patient, one year since last checkup:

   • Four bitewings
   • If specific teeth are bothering them, replace some bitewings with PA of those teeth
4. 4

   Emergency patient:

   • One PA of the teeth bothering them or a Panoramic (PAN)
5. 5

   Crown/bridge delivery:

   • Bitewing of the product delivered before cementing
6. 6

   Pregnant patient:

   • No X-rays unless medical clearance is provided or directed by the dentist