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Dental x-rays

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Alternative Names:

X-ray - teeth

What the risks are:

There is very low radiation exposure. However, no one should receive more radiation than necessary. A lead apron can be used to cover the body to reduce radiation exposure, especially for women who are or may be pregnant.

Special considerations:

Dental x-rays can reveal  dental cavities (tooth decay) before they are visible even to the dentist. Many dentists will take yearly bite-wings to catch the early development of cavities.

• Review Date: 8/12/2005
• Reviewed By: Johanna Jacobs, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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