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I think i had way too many dental x rays, extremely worried about radiation and stressing out badly. what should i do?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't stress: Dental radiographs use a very minimal amount of radiation. In addition, the radiation is of diagnostic strength, not dangerous exposure strength, as in a nuclear accident. I cannot tell how many radiographs you have taken, but the chances of any cellular mutations from diagnostic dental radiographs is virtually zero.

Answered 8/26/2013

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Nothing: The radiation from dental x-rays is so minimal that it is of no concern. You get more radiation from being in the sun for a day than an 18 film survey. We use a lead apron with a thyroid collar for further protection. However, only have x-rays taken that are necessary.

Answered 4/7/2014

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