Will this hurt my baby?
2007-04-10 06:46:49 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Don't worry. you and your baby are fine. The radiation dose used during a dental exam is very low. Also, the plastic cone that is placed against your cheek, actually contains a metal cone that collimates the x-ray into a fine narrow beam. Only the area of the film plate in your mouth is being exposed. Dental x-ray technic is usually 50KV and at that low level, the x-ray beam can't travel very far before it is reduced to next to nothing. The leaded apron that you wear, is only there to block the low level "scattered x-rays" that bounce off your teeth.
2007-04-11 13:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by radtech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are well within the safe limit. The person taking x rays would also have placed a lead shield protecting your abdomen and thyroid. Dental films in the last 10 years have been improved to become extremely sensitive and fast so even a full mouth set of films (18 films) would be equivalent to the amount of radiation you receive outside on a sunny day in about 15 minutes.
2007-04-10 13:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by verdantsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be ok. The dentist usually puts an apron on you to protect your body. So baby should be fine.
2007-04-10 13:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably fine. That's why they have you put that lead apron on. I doubt that it would hurt the baby at all. Good luck and congratulations!
2007-04-10 13:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Lesley M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had exrays dome of my mouth when I was 3 mon prego and my daughter came out just fine
2007-04-10 13:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Proud Mommy♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Radiation "can" be harmful, but you did wear a "bib" (right?) and you should be fine. Don't get anymore X-Rays done unless it's deemed totally necessary, and be sure to be upfront about it with your doctor.
If you are concerned, mention it to your OB-GYN. They should be able to calm your fears.
2007-04-10 13:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Wizzle 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The warnings are as a precaution.
If you are worried then ask your midwife at your next meeting.
Regards and all the best!
2007-04-10 13:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Charlotte B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because it wasn't in your bally area,but don't get any other x-rays done!!!
2007-04-10 13:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be okay, they usually put that cover over your body and that should protect you lo.
2007-04-10 13:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by Sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah just dont get anymore done
2007-04-10 13:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋