The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends X-ray examinations every six months for children with a high risk of tooth decay. Children with a low risk of tooth decay require X-rays less frequently.
Furthermore, many of the study participants reported receiving far more dental X-rays than recommended by the American Dental Association. For healthy individuals, the ADA says children can receive X-rays every one to two years; teens can have X-rays every 1.5 to three years; and adults can get them every two to three years.