Today I had dental x-rays.how, once receiving the?

Today I had dental x-rays. The woman was in training(I infered). She messed up one somehow, once receiving the results. So she took one more but forgot to give me the lead apron as she did before. What should I do about this? Should I quit seeing this dentist despite the hygenist making the mistake?

Today I had dental x-rays.how, once receiving the?
Don't worry about it too much. At our dental office we do not even use a lead apron. With the speed of our film and digital radiography, you can get more radiation by going outside during the day than recieving a dental x-ray. Feel better now? =)
Reply:GET A LAYER
Reply:tell them you talked to a doctor and now you cant have kids and its all because they never covered you in the x-ray. (just joking)


try telling your dentist of the error and that you would prefer not to have another intern looking in on you or you will take your buisness elsewhere
Reply:Well I find this very interesting as I have had many single teeth x-rayed and even my whole head with a wisdom tooth they could not remove at none of these x-rays did I need a protective apron or any protection for that matter curious I guess maybe the denist x-ray machine is an antique?
Reply:Relax! The dose to your gonads when receiving dental x-rays is little to none. I think we mainly put the apron over you to make YOU feel better! The attached site has questions with answers from qualified medical personal regarding radiation exposure. This is an example of what you will find here. The question was regarding lead shielding a patient for an x-ray.





"any exposure outside of the general abdominal area results in very little exposure to the gonads. Clearly for chest, head, neck, and extremities exposures, dose reduction is not an issue."





http://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q43...





By the way, part of the reason why medical/dental care is so expensive in the USA, is because people sue over silly stuff like this. So, don't get a lawyer....that is ridiculous!
Reply:Not that big of a deal, it happens from time to time. As long as you are not exposed to radiation day in and day out, you'll have no problems.
Reply:messing up on 1 x-ray is not a big deal. I wouldnt worry about it. The exposure you received is insignificant. Next time speak to the hygienist and tell her she made that mistake. That will pretty much guarantee that is doesnt happen again
Reply:"Get a Layer"??? What is that?





If you are truly concerned, talk to the dentist and tell them what happened. They need to address the issue with the staff.





I don't think a "layer" will help you though.
Reply:It's no big deal. You would have to be exposed to a tremendous amount of radiation to develop any side effects. Although all pregnant women should always be double aproned if she MUST have an x-ray.....But totally different from a healthy young man.





As far as changing dentists because of this....I don't know how old you are, but have you ever had a job? Do you remember when you were new and learning how things worked?


We all make mistakes, pros and novices alike. Don't sweat the small stuff.





Good question, though. I'm sure many people have wondered the same thing.
Reply:The use of lead aprons is outdated. The latest Regulations in UK and Australia have removed the need for lead aprons for all patients, INCLUDING pregnant women. It is only suggested "...for psychological reasons..." i.e. if it makes the pregnant patient feel safer. I keep one out in my back room.


Xray machines and their regulation have improved markedly since the old days, and hence the risks have dropped dramatically in the dental field. the newest machines are now digitally controlled and collimated (restricted area of emission), whereas old machines used inaccurate analog timers and sprayed radiation in all directions.


Also, there is increasing evidence that a small amount of background radiation is actually good for our cells to function at peak. This is called hormesis. Time will tell if this becomes proven.