e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry and Dental X-Rays

e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry and Dental X-Rays
By The Wave Agency

Technological advancements in the dental industry have meant that patients who undergo x-rays have less overall risk than x-ray observations of the past. Still, there are patients out there who are worried about the effects of dental x-rays on their future health. What patients must consider is their benefits, especially when it comes to an x-rays ability to notice diseases, cavities, and other oral afflictions early.

e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry’s Dr. Kilimitzoglou has this to say on the topic: “Living things, humans included, are used to being exposed to this background radiation … We could say that one dental x-ray is equivalent to a few minutes of background radiation.”

An x-ray focused on a non-radiosensitive area is considered not as dangerous as general radiation exposure. Many people believe that x-rays give one radiation exposure on the level of general radiation, but that is not true. Sensitive organs are shielded from x-rays thanks to various devices and other facets of a successful x-ray that limit the sensitive parts of the body from exposure.

There is ongoing debate as to whether previous studies on x-rays harm to the body can even be compared to modern methods of utilizing x-rays to observe patients. Dr. K writes, “To compare single bursts of x-rays from dental exams and extrapolate them to a whole-body dose that atomic bomb survivors received and then compare it to cancer risk decades later doesn’t seem scientifically valid.”

Scientific evidence has shown us that the radiation present at dental exams does not increase risk of cancer. And the advancement of digital x-rays also has a role to play in this. Ultimately, X-rays are tools that allow dentists to properly diagnose and treat patients in the most effective manner possible.

The experienced team at e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry is here to help with all of your dental needs. Schedule an appointment today!