Is there a lot of radiation in dental X-rays?

No. The amount of radiation used in modern dental X-rays is very low. Dental X-rays are an important diagnostic tool because they allow us to see areas that cannot be seen during a visual examination, including between teeth, around tooth roots and within the jawbone.

We only recommend X-rays when they are clinically appropriate and use modern dental imaging techniques designed to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.