I think I might be pregnant! I had a dental xray and now worried!?
were negative. I had a appointment to see the dentist on Tuesday afternoon. He asked if it was possible if I could be pregnant, I said no as I didnt have any symptons other than missed period and I already did 2 tests. So I had to xrays of my teeth.
its now Saturday, still no period. Im tired and moody. I havent had any cramps only some light cramping last weekend. I did another test on Thursday but that was negative. My nails have got stronger, ive 3 girls already and that was one of my symptons. I feel different and Im putting weight on, ive also got a bloated belly. I wasnt on any kind of birth control, as we are trying.
months ago I had a miscarriage, not sure if this has anything to do with my symptons. I have had a period since. Im going to do another test tomorrow.
im not sure if i am pregnant what can a xray do? My dentist dont automatically use those speacial covers. I have heard of them recently whilst browsing the web.
the reason why my dentist never used the lead apron routinely due to being in England. I know in America it is used on every woman
September 29th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Relax! Dental x-rays do not expose your uterus (and therefore a fetus) to any measurable dose of radiation. X-rays do not fly willy nilly around the room.
are highly directed beams of radiation, which only expose the area of interest.in your case the teeth.
the uterus is not exposed to radiation, the lead apron does not do much.
is the apron supposed to protect? We generally use a lead apron for the patient's peace of mind.
following websites provide questions answered by qualified medical personel, who are experts in radiation and it's effects.
is what I found: “The level of exposure from scatter x rays from dental x rays is too low to harm the embryo or fetus at any stage of pregnancy.” hps.org “QUESTION: Several years ago I had dental x rays done and my dentist forgot to put the protective shield on. I'm now worried about the damage it may have caused, especially with my reproductive organs. Do you think I should be worried? ANSWER: Dental x-ray exposures do not expose your ovaries to any reproductive, clinically significant dose of radiation.
you receive a diagnostic x ray study of your head, teeth, chest, arms, or legs at a qualified facility, the exposure of the x rays is not to your ovaries.
“scatter” that might reach the ovaries would be extremely small and would not represent an increased risk for birth defects or miscarriage in a future pregnancy.
ovaries did not receive a dose that would result in any measurable increased reproductive risk.” hps.org “In dental and podiatry practices, lead aprons are often used to reassure patients that they are protected but, in reality, they provide little additional shielding. Unfortunately, when they are not used, patients often incorrectly assume that they received significant radiation exposures to the rest of their body. In reality, the additional extra radiation your body received is so small that it is dwarfed by the natural radiation levels you receive each day from the sun and naturally occurring radioactive materials.” hps.org