Dental professional with gloves performs a dental exam on a patient, with a teal banner reading 'Dental X-Ray Safety' on the left.

Dental X Ray Safety

You're in the dental chair. The exam is going smoothly, and then someone says, “We should take a few X-rays today.” For many people, that's the moment a small wave of worry kicks in. You might wonder how much radiation is involved, whether X-rays are really necessary, or why one office reaches for a lead…