“Are dental CT scans dangerous?”

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“Are dental CT scans dangerous?”

My 9 year old daughter needs a dental CT scan. I want to know if dental CT scans are dangerous?

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**Lorenzo M. Farolan** Radiologist Mcallen, TX · Accepted Answer

Lorenzo M. Farolan Radiologist Mcallen, TX

There is some radiation involved...but overall...it is a safe exam...

**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

The dose for those studies is extremely low. If my daughter, yes, I believe they're safe.

**Victor Scarmato** Radiologist East Meadow, NY · Accepted Answer

Victor Scarmato Radiologist East Meadow, NY

Any radiation has some risk. My question would be why do they need the scan and is the risk (although small) worth the benefit.