Which of the following best responds to this patient question: "How often should children have dental x-rays?"

a. Every 6 months
b. Once a year
c. Whenever the child needs them
d. After the first permanent molars erupt

c. How often radiographs (dental x-rays) should be taken depends on the patient's individual health needs. It is important to recognize that just as each patient is different from the next, so should the scheduling of x-ray exams be individualized for each patient.

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