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Dental X-Ray

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lilly40 · 12/02/2013 01:56

Currently 24 weeks pregnant and need some dental work. Dentist said its safe to have an X-ray but not sure.
Has anyone had one in pregnancy? Are they safe?

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butterflyexperience · 12/02/2013 03:10

I was told by my dentist that its dangerous to have X-ray until after baby is born

lucidlady · 12/02/2013 03:18

NHS guidance: www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2294.aspx?CategoryID=69&SubCategoryID=697

Depends how urgent the dental treatment is, I guess.

StupidFlanders · 12/02/2013 04:05

That website doesn't sound good. I had one at 20 weeks....

LouiseD29 · 12/02/2013 06:51

Can you ask your dentist to put one of those lead vests on you? I had to have an x-ray on my finger when I was ttc and they put one on me just as a precaution.

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lilly40 · 12/02/2013 21:42

That's fantastic guys! Thank you. I've got a dentist appointment tomorrow x

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sundaesundae · 12/02/2013 21:56

As a radiographer I would be more than happy to have a dental x-ray, the dose is very , very low and targeted. Having said that I wouldn't be going for routine dental xrays or OPG xrays (where it moves round your head) as these are not necessary whilst pregnant. If they want to do an xray to look for something specific I would be happy.

Ask them to give you a lead apron to wear and to only do the xrays needed for your immediate treatment.

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lilly40 · 12/02/2013 23:43

It's so reassuring getting advice from a radiographer! Thank you so very very much Smile

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lilly40 · 13/02/2013 14:35

Had my dentist appointment this morning. Had X-ray and requested metal apron which was really heavy. Feeling a strange sense of guilt now, and don't know why? Feeling my little one kick away which is making me feel a bit better.

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sundaesundae · 13/02/2013 14:41

You have no reason to worry at all sweetheart, no xrays went anywhere near your precious little one. The aprons are very heavy, but it blocks all the xrays so worth it :)

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lilly40 · 13/02/2013 20:32

Thank you sundaesundae Smile
Have had a restful day, I try not to do anything when I've had a dentist appointment which involves numbing my gum. I've found that I feel very dizzy and tired afterwards. Been to the dentist 5 times in the last two weeks lol. Veneer kept coming off.

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bonzo77 · 13/02/2013 20:44

Dentist here. I would avoid routine ones, but the odd one while treating a problem is virtually no risk. Correctly aimed dental X-rays go nowhere near the baby. And modern equipment delivers a very low dose. You get a far higher dose of radiation on a short aeroplane trip.

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lilly40 · 13/02/2013 22:06

Thank you bono77 Smile

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lilly40 · 13/02/2013 22:06

Sorry meant to type bonzo77

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StupidFlanders · 17/02/2013 04:06

Phew I feel better now too! Thanks

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lilly40 · 18/02/2013 05:29

This is why I love mumsnet! Such s great forum and loads of reassuring advice and comparisons with like minded women SmileSmile

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