While some question the way the Yale University study was done, everyone agrees that it makes sense to re-evaluate how many dental X-rays you get. The American Dental Association recommends X-rays of ...

Dental X-rays help dentists visualize diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. They also help the dentist find and treat dental problems early on, ...

Anyone who regularly visits the dentist has probably had their fair share of dental X-rays over the years. The dental staff drapes a lead apron over your chest, sometimes you have to bite down on a ...

For many healthy people, dental X-rays are the only time we are exposed to X-ray radiation. And, most of the time, we don’t really give it another thought. Dental X-rays are a part of routine dental ...

A new study suggests that the X-rays you had at the dentist’s office years ago may increase your risk of a brain tumor. Dental X-rays produce ionizing radiation, which has been linked to non-cancerous ...

Dental X-rays can detect small health issues before they become major, but these procedures aren’t free. A good dental insurance policy can reduce your total costs, but you’ll still have to pay some ...

Researchers say frequent dental X-rays may increase the risk of the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor in adults in the U.S. Meningiomas are generally benign, non-cancerous tumors that develop from ...