Im 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I had a dentist appointment today and at the start they asked how long it had been since I had a pano X-ray done. So they ended up doing one and truthfully I didnt know what she was talking about but afterwards she asked if my medical has changed so I said I was expecting and she said she should have asked before and apologized but Im very worried. I know I shouldve said something but I didnt know what it was truthfully so Im wondering if I should be concerned or go to the hospital or if Im okay.
Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. According to the American College of Radiology, no single x-ray is harmful to the fetus or developing embryo as it contains low dose of radiation. So, you need not worry about the side effects since it was a dental x-ray and did not involve the abdomen. However, in the future, please remember to inform your doctor about your condition prior to any procedure. You can have a check-up with your obstetrician and get assured. Wish you good health.