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A member asked:
If dental x rays are aimed at your teeth. why don't they cover the rest of your head? do they purposely want your brain to be blasted with radiation?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Narrowbeam/thickbone: Much like a police officer's flashlight, a dental x-ray unit uses s collimator to create a tight narrow beam. The body shielding protects the soft tissue, core organs and reproductive systems that are potentially exposed to scatter radiation. Your brain is encased in your skill (thick bone) which provides some protection to the scatter radiation. I can assure you that there is no intent to fry u!
Answered 9/4/2015
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Do no harm: That's the oath taken by all doctors. Do you really think that your providers, the equipment manufacturers, and the board of health want to purposely irradiate your brain? The shield is meant to prevent scatter to your midsection and groin, but will not prevent scatter to your brain due to its proximity to your mouth. That's why you don't cover your head.
Answered 9/5/2015
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