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What type of cancers do root canal x-rays cause?
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None: Dental radiographs do not cause any cancerous lesions.
Answered 3/12/2020
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Irrelevant: When all standard safety precautions are taken, dental X-rays are very safe with minimal radiation and maximum resolution. Dental x-rays are necessary for a proper diagnosis prior and during the dental treatment.
Answered 11/29/2014
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