Are dental X-rays safe?
Diagnostic x-rays are completely safe. You may have heard that even the smallest amount of radiation can cause cancer, but this statement is based on unscientific assumption. The truth is there is absolutely no scientific evidence to suggest that regular radiographs taken under the supervision of your heath care provider poses any health risk at all.
Fortunately, the dose of radiation you are exposed to during the taking of X-rays is extremely small. Even with the newest advancements in safety, it should be kept in mind, however, that the effects of radiation are added together over a lifetime. So every little bit of radiation you receive from all sources counts.
Fortunately, the dose of radiation you are exposed to during the taking of X-rays is extremely small. Even with the newest advancements in safety, it should be kept in mind, however, that the effects of radiation are added together over a lifetime. So every little bit of radiation you receive from all sources counts.
