HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is A Dental X-ray During Pregnancy Dangerous?

I'm 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I had a dentist appointment today and at the start they asked how long it had been since I had a pano X-ray done. So they ended up doing one and truthfully I didn't know what she was talking about but afterwards she asked if my medical has changed so I said I was expecting and she said she should have asked before and apologized but I'm very worried. I know I should've said something but I didn't know what it was truthfully so I'm wondering if I should be concerned or go to the hospital or if I'm okay.
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. According to the American College of Radiology, no single x-ray is harmful to the fetus or developing embryo as it contains low dose of radiation. So, you need not worry about the side effects since it was a dental x-ray and did not involve the abdomen. However, in future, please remember to inform your doctor about your condition prior to any procedure. You can have a check up with your obstetrician and get assured. Wish you good health.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is A Dental X-ray During Pregnancy Dangerous?

Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. According to the American College of Radiology, no single x-ray is harmful to the fetus or developing embryo as it contains low dose of radiation. So, you need not worry about the side effects since it was a dental x-ray and did not involve the abdomen. However, in future, please remember to inform your doctor about your condition prior to any procedure. You can have a check up with your obstetrician and get assured. Wish you good health.