Dental X-rays

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1 total messages Started by DonH Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:28

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Author: DonH
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:28

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Are they really necessary?
   Maybe, when dentist has to pull a tooth, he may need to know whether he 
is dealing with a straight root, or a twisted one.  But otherwise?
   Most dental caries makes itself evident, and can be dealt with 
accordingly.
   What do x-ray pictures show which is necessary, for treatment?
   And how often does an x-ray scan of your whole teeth need to occur? 
Once?
   While taking x-rays might be a nice money earner, it should be 
minimised - as latest news is that they put the patient at risk of brain 
tumor.
     Not likely?  Why then do dentist and assistant vacate room when x-ray 
machine is active?
     And there's that heavy (lead?) pad they place on your chest.
     So, if dentist says he'd like to take an x-ray - again - can the victim 
say, "No"?
    (Of course, if you do get a tumor, doc can always say "Sorry".)

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