Sometimes not al the information we require is captured on one film and therefore repeat x-rays are sometimes necessary. Dental x-rays produce a very small dose of radiation. However, this level of ...

For many investigations such as X ray examinations of the head (including dental X rays), the chest and limbs, the dose to an unborn child would be very low as the patient’s pelvic region is not ...

Dental X-rays ... should administer X-rays only when a patient needs them, such as when a practitioner notices a potential problem during an exam and needs more information, said Dr. Erika ...