x-rays? help!!!

[sarah113]

hi all
not sure where to put this but im really worried
i had a x-ray on my tooth 2 weeks ago, (didnt know i was pg then) anyway have i harmed my pregnancy in any way?
very worried
thanks sarahxxxx

 

[Sherlock]

You might be best talking this over with your GP or midwife to put your mind at rest.

I'd not like to comment as I am not medically qualified. I can understand your concern but I really think you are better hearing it from someone who can speak professionally and help explain to you. Was a lead apron used? Afaik thats standard in hospitals but I have no idea about dentists. Have you contacted your dentist by any chance to talk to him/her also and ask?

All I found online that seemed to actually know what it was talking about was this paragraph on a site.

X-Rays
Unnecessary x-rays are discouraged for pregnant women. However, if you must have an x-ray while you are pregnant, rest assured that the risk to your unborn baby is considered minimal, since your uterus is shielded by a lead apron and the amount of radiation that scatters during the x-ray and passes through parts of your body not covered by the apron is negligible. So if you develop a dental condition that requires an x-ray and not having one poses a risk to your health, go ahead and have it.

Sorry I can't help more, but I really don't feel, nor am I qualified to give a definate answer to you.

Try not to worry too much till you can speak to someone though

 

[sarafet]

hi there,

i am student nurse, but you should still speak to your doctor or midwife.

i know that dental xrays don't contain much radiation as say a CAT scan etc, so you shouldn't have much to worry about

take care

 

[sarah113]

thanks girls, i feel abit more better now
i have a doctors appointment next tuesday so ill ask him about it then
thanks again
sarahxx