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Im 25 when i was 20 i had an abdominal and pelvic ct scan to rule out appendicitis i had been nervous about the radiation exposure lately i switched dentists and they did a panoramic x-ray as well as a full mouth series did that put me at risk?

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I don't consider the amount of radiation from the studies significant enough to boost your risk of anything.

Answered 2/11/2023

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No, The amt of exposure is far less than is safe for a year. You should be fine. Next time make your doc and the radiologist aware of your concerns as low dose CTs are common now

Answered 2/10/2023

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With todays computer enhanced equipment, exposure risk is infinitesimally small. Totality of exposure from your recent dental films is less than you would receive on an airplane flight, a day in the mountains, or 2 days on the beach. Your Dentist cannot be expected to work blind, thus the x-rays. And the risk to your health from dental (tooth/gum) infections is greater than from diagnostic x-rays.

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