Ask the Dental Experts
Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.Wednesday, July 12, 2006
X-Ray Safety
Q: Is it safe to have my teeth x-rayed while pregnant? What steps does your office take to preserve my safety?
A: Yes, it is safe to have your teeth x-rayed while pregnant. Studies have shown that there is very little radiation exposure to the patient when dental x-rays are taken. People living in Denver Colorado are exposed to much more radiation on a daily basis due to the fact that they are living in a higher elevation. With the modern equipment that we use in our office the patients exposure is very limited.
To protect our patients from radiation exposure while an x-ray is taken we have the patient wear a lead apron that blocks any radiation from being absorbed. We use high speed film that requires a lower amount of radiation for exposure. These two precautions significantly reduce than amount of radiation exposure to nothing. Our x-ray machines are routinely checked and calibrated to ensure that they are working properly. The Medical Center Dental Group prides itself in using state of the art equipment and products.
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