x-rays? help!!!

sarah113

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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
 
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 :hug:
 
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 :)
 
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
 

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