How safe are dental x-rays?

With concerns about exposure to radiation at airport scanners on everybody’s mind, one would wonder about safety due to repeated exposure to the dental x-rays.

Are dental x-rays safe?

A simple answer to this is “yes”. As with any other type of diagnostic x-rays, dental x-ray, including, ‘full mouth”, “panoramic”, ‘bite swings” as well as CT scans are a medical necessity and are therefore necessary.

After reviewing the facts of this matter we can firmly say that:

Currently there is no study to point to the fact that radiations emitted from the routine dental x-rays in some way promote the cancer risk. In fact, x-rays are necessary for proper diagnosis and have an important role to play in the preventing the onset of serious diseases due to early diagnosis.

Similarly CT scans are also necessary and have totally revolutionized the dentistry. They are easily available and are less costly. Any adverse effect of radiation has not been reported yet.

Present medical practice is of firm opinion that any radiation from the X-rays which is taken over a period of time is totally safe. Moreover, unnecessary avoidance of X-rays when they are most needed a have adverse affect on the disease and can cause trauma in otherwise treatable gums and teeth.

Due to the use of high end technology dental X ray equipments are fast and quickly target only those areas of the mouth which need to be examined. Trained technicians provide lead apron and collar for providing additional protection to patients. The modern technology further minimizes any exposure to radiation and in-fact minimizes the time for you are exposed to it.

Moreover, radiations from the dental x-rays are extremely low and are almost equal to normal background radiation which we experience in daily life (ground minerals, ultraviolet rays, household appliances, etc). And above all, dental x-ray benefits far outweigh any risks. After all, scientists invented these x-rays to increase the clarity, not fears!

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