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Is it safe to have XRays taken when I'm pregnant?
There are no hard and fast rules regarding taking of XRays when a patient is pregnant as circumstances vary. A balance has to be made according to how vital it is to have the XRay taken against the potential risks involved to the baby. In general, it is relatively safe to take XRays after the first three months of pregnancy. In the event that an XRay is necessary during a pregnancy, we would normally cover the Mother's abdomen with a lead apron to protect the baby. However, overriding this is the patient's personal consent - we never take an XRay against a patient's wishes. If you are concerned about XRays and pregnancy, please talk to your dentist.
Most new patients have a large panoral XRay taken. This shows all the teeth in both jaws and is very useful to assess buried or impacted teeth.
Our practices conform to guidelines laid down by the National Radiological Protection Board and all of our XRay units are monitored annually by the NRRP to ensure that they conform to the necessary Regulations.