Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Tumor

Dental X-rays on film, Zahnfilm
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Now it seems that every benign thing that we do is fraught with danger. I actually thought the dental bitewings that the friendly dental assistant inserts into one's mouth and then asks you to clamp down on for an x-ray is pretty safe. Turns out  -- not so much! This is just more radiation that increases your risk of getting brain tumors. 


It might be best to have your most recent dental x-rays pulled up by your dentist's office prior to your visit to ensure that your dentist does not have to order new x-rays that may not be needed.


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Dental X-Rays Linked to Brain Tumor

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