How safe is an X-ray exam?
Although it is understood that X-ray energy is not good for the tissues of the body, the amount of X-ray energy used for medical X-ray procedures is significantly low enough as to be considered very safe. The benefit of the information gained from medical imaging far out weighs the risk of harm. This has certain exceptions, for example, pregnant women should not receive X-rays. Children should have lead shielding to cover certain organs that are more sensitive to X-ray.
