{"id":27,"date":"2026-10-19T15:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/?lil_resource=visits-and-dental-x-rays"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:45:48","slug":"visits-and-dental-x-rays","status":"publish","type":"lil_resource","link":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/oral-health\/visits-and-dental-x-rays\/","title":{"rendered":"How often to visit\u2014and when X-rays matter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Your recall schedule is personal<\/h2>\n<p>Ask your oral health provider how often you should return and why. Gum concerns, home care and cavity risk can affect the recommendation.<\/p>\n<h2>X-rays have a specific purpose<\/h2>\n<p>A dentist uses your history and clinical findings to decide when images are needed. You do not automatically need X-rays at every appointment.<\/p>\n<h2>Useful questions to ask<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What will this image help you assess?<\/li>\n<li>Can recent images from another office be used?<\/li>\n<li>When should I return for hygiene care and a dentist\u2019s examination?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LiL Dental Hygiene does not advertise on-site X-ray services. Ask the practice about coordination with your dentist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no one-size-fits-all visit or imaging schedule. Your history and oral health guide the plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-27","lil_resource","type-lil_resource","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lil_resource\/27","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lil_resource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lil_resource"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lil_resource\/27\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lildental.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}