10/09/2026
🦷 X-rays are an important part of your dental care!
Why? Because not everything going on in your mouth can be seen during a regular exam. X-rays can help us spot things like decay between teeth, problems around the roots, and other concerns beneath the surface.
And if you’ve noticed something missing lately… 👀
The lead apron!
The ADA’s current recommendations no longer recommend routine use of lead aprons or thyroid collars for dental X-rays. Modern digital imaging, proper positioning, limiting the X-ray beam, and using the lowest appropriate exposure are key parts of keeping radiation exposure to a minimum.
And here’s something that may surprise you: in some cases, a dental X-ray delivers less radiation than the amount of natural radiation we’re exposed to in a single day just by living on Earth! 🌎☀️
So no apron doesn’t mean less safety! 💙
It means we’re following current radiation-safety recommendations.
Questions about why you need X-rays or why we no longer routinely use the apron? Just ask us! We’re happy to explain. 🦷
Based on current American Dental Association recommendations. State and local regulations may vary.
Want to learn more about dental X-rays and the latest radiation-safety recommendations? Check out the American Dental Association’s information here:
👉 ADA: X-Rays/Radiographs
https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/x-rays-radiographs?utm_source=chatgpt.com