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I have had 2 ct scans with contrast 2 x-ray exams plus yearly mammograms since 40 years old im now 51 plus some dental exams. too much radiation?

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Radiation: That's a question you have to ask the practitioners who have ordered your imaging. It's a balance of information received vrs radiation exposure. Obviously your physician(s) feel there is enough risk indicated in your medical history to warrant the testing. As to 14-18 full mouth series Dental x-rays the levels are less than 1/10th that of a mammogram.

Answered 9/14/2018

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Get minimal X-rays: Dental x-rays especially digital x-rays use a very minimal radiation as compared to CT scan & mammograms. If you do not have major dental problems, you may restrict the number of x-rays at dental office.

Answered 4/23/2020

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