Dental X-rays

Jaw X-ray, Teeth X-ray, X-ray, Dental

Risks

Radiation used in dental X-rays is so low that there is very little chance of problems from having the X-rays.

Pregnant women may not want to have routine dental X-rays taken until after they give birth. Although there is no proof that a routine dental X-ray could harm a developing baby (fetus), dentists usually suggest you wait to have your X-rays until after the baby is born. Delaying the X-ray for a few months will not result in further harm to teeth in most cases. There are times when the severity of the dental problem requires an X-ray to deal with an urgent concern.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: December 1, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
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