How safe are dental X-rays?
There is very little risk in dental X-rays. With contemporary safeguards, the amount of radiation received in a dental X-ray examination is extremely small. The risk is negligible. In fact, dental X-rays represent a far smaller risk than an undetected and untreated dental problem.. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.
There is very little risk in dental X-rays. We are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which children are exposed. We use digital radiographs to reduce your child’s radiation exposure. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.
