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Dental X-rays |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| X-ray - teeth |
| What the risks are: |
| There is very low radiation exposure. However, no one should receive more radiation than necessary. A lead apron can be used to cover the body to reduce radiation exposure, especially for women who are or may be pregnant. |
| Special considerations: |
| Dental X-rays can reveal tooth decay (cavities) before they are visible even to the dentist. Many dentists will take yearly bite-wings to catch the early development of cavities. |
Tooth anatomy |
Development of baby teeth |
Development of permanent teeth |
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