No. Dental X-rays are not dangerous. Dental X-rays are considered very safe and use extremely low levels of radiation. At Harte Dental, we use modern digital X-ray technology, which significantly reduces radiation exposure compared to traditional film X-rays. X-rays allow our dentists to detect cavities, infections, bone loss, and other problems that may not be visible during a routine exam. We only recommend X-rays when they are clinically appropriate, helping us diagnose issues early and provide the best possible care while keeping your safety our top priority.
A single digital dental X-ray exposes you to about the same amount of radiation you naturally receive in less than one day.
A cross-country airplane flight generally exposes you to more radiation than a routine set of dental bitewing X-rays, because you're at a higher altitude where there's less atmospheric shielding from cosmic radiation.