I just had 18 dental xrays during my check up - is this bad?!
Question: I just had 18 dental xrays during my check up - is this bad!?
They said they were doing a full mouth xray - 18 xrays at various points in my mouth!. I'm worried that this is too much exposure =( anyone know if this is ok !?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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18 is the standard full mouth series!.!.!.sometimes a panographic x-ray as well!. Did the person taking the x-rays use a lead apron (it goes across your chest and lap and is heavy)!? Usually you won't be over-exposed, as the low dose radiation used for dental x-rays is minimal, and you won't have to be x-rayed again for a while!. Usually the 18 FMX is only done upon intital appointment and will not be done again for a long while!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It's called a full mouth series, and it's normal - most plans and providers allow it once every two years!. In the interim they just take bite wings or problem areas!.
The x-ray dosage is minimal and generally accepted as safe, unless you're pregnant or otherwise at risk - and they should have asked you first!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The x-ray dosage is minimal and generally accepted as safe, unless you're pregnant or otherwise at risk - and they should have asked you first!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Its normal full mouth xrays are 18!. So don't worry as long as you don't get more xrays done with another dentist then you will be exposed!. X-rays should be done every 6 months! ;)Www@Answer-Health@Com
it sounds more expensive than bad :( I know it's a lot - but it's gotta be okay if they're certified and such!. They've gotta know what they're doing, right!? :[Www@Answer-Health@Com
No, it's fine!. That's a normal check-up!. They take that many with all of the 'full mouth x-rays'Www@Answer-Health@Com
no its not bad its PANORAM OR PANORAX Www@Answer-Health@Com
It is if you only have 18 teethWww@Answer-Health@Com
You will be fine!. It's a standard thing that they do!.
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