Just how much radiation do you get from a dental x-ray? The typical dental x-ray image series exposes you to about 2-3 mrem (millirem). For comparison, the following are some typical sources of radiation we come in contact with on a regular basis:
Living in a brick home 10 mrem/year
Cooking with natural gas 10 mrem/year
Reading a book 1mrem/year
Cross country flight 5mrem/flight
On average we are exposed to 360 mrem per year from background sources. Obviously, your probably would not refuse to fly on an airplane, live in a brick home or read books. Since we gain valuable information from x-rays to aid in keeping you healthy, it is in your best interest to have routine x-rays.
Comprehensive Cosmetic, Implant
And Reconstructive Dentistry
Medical City Dallas
Suite C-104
7777 Forest Lane
Dallas, Texas 75230
Phone (972) 566-4990
Fax (972) 566-4993
Medical City Dallas
7777 Forest Ln, Suite C-104
Dallas, Texas 75230-2512
Office 972-566-4990
Fax: 972-566-4993
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What’s in Your Toothpaste?
There are pros and cons to using a product that contains stannous fluoride. While stannous fluoride is more effective in controlling gingivitis than the more traditional sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride can cause stain. It is an active ingredient in the Crest Pro Health toothpaste and Crest Pro Health mouthwash. There are a warnings on the products noting this fact and that with proper plaque removal this can be avoided. However, complete plaque removal can be difficult to achieve. Any plaque left on the teeth then harbors the stain. This stain is not permanent and is removed during your professional cleaning, just unsightly and a nuisance between appointments.
Another toothpaste ingredient is sodium lauryl sulfate. This ingredient causes the foaming as you brush. If you suffer from aphthous ulcers, you may want to get a toothpaste without this ingredient. Some studies have shown the ulcer will heal quicker and others claim it may lessen the number of breakouts. Tom’s of Maine and some versions of Rembrandt do not have sodium lauryl sulfate.