Are dental X-rays are safe?

 


There is very low risk from a single dental X ray image. Dental X rays are two types including intraoral[ taken inside your mouth] and extra oral [ taken outside your mouth] which can help your dentist to detect oral health issues for proper oral health and maintenance dentists use x rays to examine structures they can't see during a routine check up like your jaw bones, sinuses and nerves.

HOW DENTAL X RAY WORKS;

Dental x rays uses electro magnetic radiation to capture images of your mouth as the radiation passes over the soft tissue then it creates images. They are two types of X rays those are Digital x ray [ without film this emits 80-90% less radiation compared to traditional x ray] traditional dental x ray.

DENTAL X RAY DETECT;

1. Cavities

2. Abscess

3.Fillings/crowns

4.Bone loss

5.Areas of infection

6.Cysts/ Tumors

The radiation released from dental x rays are very less compared to other x rays. Dental x ray radiation is equal to amount of radiation emitted from TV's, smart phones, computers, building materials like ceramic floor tiles and granite counter tops. But in extremely larger doses, dental x rays are also harmful and may even increase your cancer risk. Our smile dental can help you weigh the risks and benefits of dental x rays.

During pregnancy dentist will place a heavy apron on the abdomen of the patient to minimize the radiation exposure. Even for the nursing mothers, a dental x rays are safe.

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