08/10/2026
Dental X-rays are only needed when you have a problem.
❌ Myth! X-rays can help your dentist identify problems that aren't visible during a regular exam, such as decay between teeth, bone changes, impacted teeth, or infections.
Did you know a routine digital dental X-ray exposes you to about 0.001 to 0.005 millisieverts (mSv) of radiation. This tiny amount equals roughly one day of natural background radiation from the earth and sun, making it safe and far lower than everyday environmental exposure.