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Are there any health risks from getting frequent dental x-rays?
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Vague Question: What is considered frequent? How many and what type of films? For what purpose? Dental radiographs are of a low, diagnostic dose. Routine radiographs will not cause you any harm.
Answered 3/19/2015
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Moderation is key: Any licensed dentist follows ADA/FDA Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs. Also the new digital technologies significantly decrease the overall radiation exposure from dental images. You are safe.
Answered 4/12/2015
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