A child’s smile is still developing, even if they’re a teen, which makes routine checkups, X-rays, and cleanings crucial in order to start their adult smile off on the right track. With regular X-rays, your child’s dentist will be able to spot impacted teeth, identify any potential infections, and let you know if they require early orthodontic intervention. Without them, it could leave your little one’s smile at risk. While X-rays may have been risky for children to regularly receive at one point, technology has progressed to make this process completely safe, and here’s how.