Your anecdote corroborates one of the key points in the article: > For instance, a 2021 systemic review of 77 studies that included data on a total of 15,518 t

Your anecdote corroborates one of the key points in the article: > For instance, a 2021 systemic review of 77 studies that included data on a total of 15,518 tooth sites or surfaces found that using X-rays to detect early tooth decay led to a high degree of false-negative results. In other words, it led to missed cases. The article isn't just saying you're getting unnecessary radiation. It's also saying that relying on x-rays lets dentists be lazy about finding problems while also billing you for unnecessary work.