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A member asked:
I went for a dental x ray and the machine looked very old. i am afraid if that machine was faulty and if it might have exposed me to a lot of radiation. is it possible and can such an incident cause cancer to me?
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1 small dental x-ray, absolutely not. Less radiation than a few hours in the sun. However computerized (digital) x-ray equipment uses minuscule amount of radiation to produce an even better quality image than older film equipment.
Answered 9/2/2023
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Only multiple exposures and no use of a lead apron could cause a cancer. In your case you were not exposed that much. In the US. all x-ray machines are examined for leakage and safety.
Answered 9/8/2023
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