How often should an x-ray be used during routine check-up? Should I request one?

Q. How often should x-ray be used during routine check-ups? I have been going to my current dentist for 15 years for 6 monthly checks with cleaning and polishing. He asks me if I have any problems (which I dont at present) but I have a lot of very old fillings, some I reckon over 40 years! I cant remember the last time my teeth were xrayed, should I request this next time? Many thanks,
A. It won’t do any harm to x-ray the fillings every few years or so. However if you have a good diet and good oral hygiene you may be at a very low risk of decay, hence your dentist might feel they aren’t needed.
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