Oakland, CA
A 29-year-old male asked:
In theory, if i had my cell phone and airpods in my pocket during a x-ray will i be in any danger of radiation poisoning or will my devices become radioactive?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
In reality you will not be in any danger and you electronics will not become radioactive.
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Reviewed Apr 28, 2021
Dr. Neil McLeod commented
Prosthodontics 51 years experience
1. You are never in danger of radiation poisoning with diagnostic films.
Apr 28, 2021
Dr. Neil McLeod commented
Prosthodontics 51 years experience
2. There is no chance of the equipment becomeing radioactive
Apr 28, 2021
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Your devices will not become radioactive.
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Answered Apr 28, 2021
Last updated Apr 28, 2021
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