Yes. Digital dental X-rays use a very low radiation dose, far below traditional film. We only take them when they will genuinely change the diagnosis or the treatment plan. Do tell us if you are or might be pregnant.

Worried about any of this?

An article cannot examine your mouth. Call and describe the problem — we will tell you honestly whether you need to be seen urgently or whether it can wait.

Dr. Tasveer Fatima BDS | MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) | FICOI (USA) · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist

Ex-Senior Resident at the KGMU and SGPGIMS trauma centres, practising at Elegancia Dental Clinic in Khurram Nagar and Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. This article is general information and does not replace an examination.