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How to know if the dental xrays doctor take while root canal treatment are linked to tumours?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Fortunately no: If they were, we would not be allowed to take them. Dental radiographs are very weak in strength, and are of a diagnostic dose, they are only directed to your mouth, and shields are placed to protect the rest of your body from scatter. They are needed to diagnose disease and confirm that treatment has been successful.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Dental X-rays: All radiation has risks. There is no way to know what caused any tumors. You are more likely to get tumors based upon your genes, medical x-rays, environmental toxins, etc. The risks associated with dental x-rays is small and the benefits far outweigh the risks.
Answered 12/24/2013
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