Common Concerns - Xrays
X-rays are a type of penetrating radiation that, depending on the dose, can reduce cell division, damage genetic material, and harm unborn children. Cells that divide quickly are very sensitive to x-ray exposure. Unborn children are particularly ... [... more]
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Why Do I Need X-rays?
Your radiographic schedule is based on your dentist's assessment of your individual needs, including whether you're a new patient or a follow-up patient, adult or child. In most cases, new patients require a full set of mouth X-rays to evaluate ... [... more]
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Are X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?
X-rays are a form of radiation. This kind of radiation is invisible. X-rays are used to make "pictures" of the bones and organs. They have been associated with a very small increased risk of cancer, particularly leukemia, for an unborn baby. [... more]
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Are X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?
Information about x-rays during pregnancy from the American Academy of Family Physicians. I found out I'm pregnant after I had an X-ray. What should I do now? X-rays are a form of radiation. This kind of radiation is invisible. X-rays are used to ... [... more]
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Radiation Exposure in X-ray Examinations
X-rays are a form of radiant energy, like light or radio waves. Unlike light, x-rays can penetrate the body, which allows a radiologist to produce pictures of internal structures. The radiologist can view these on photographic film or on a TV or ... [... more]
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X-Rays
X-ray images, also called dental radiographs, are among the most valuable tools a dentist has for keeping your mouth and teeth healthy. X-rays are a form of energy that travels in waves. X-rays can enter solid objects, where they either are ... [... more]
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Chest X-rays: Sorting out problems in your chest
Chest X-rays help doctors diagnose and treat pain and other problems in your chest. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the images from a chest X-ray can be invaluable in detecting problems with your heart or lungs. When you go to the ... [... more]
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