Dental X-raysFrom our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
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 revealdental 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.
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