Dr. Vivek Chail
General Practitioner
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
Answered by
Medically reviewed by
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I had a dental scan the week I conceived my baby or possibly the day I conceived. Should I be worried?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
The dose of radiation in a dental X-ray is very less and approximately 0.01 mSv. This will not cause any significant harm if you got X-ray done on the day you might have conceived. Please avoid X-rays during the pregnancy.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
If I had conceived a week or few days before the dental X-ray, would it still be fine?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
A dental X-ray involves weak X-rays and the field of view is limited. In this way, the area of scattered radiation is usually in the head and face areas. Conceiving happens in the fallopian tubes and is located in the pelvis area. Therefore the chance of a dental X-ray causing any significant radiation effects if you conceived a week or days before is near zero.
Was this conversation helpful?
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
General Practitioner
Related Questions
I had a pelvic CT scan with contrast done.Will this affect my plans to have kids?
Which specialist would perform surgery of a galactocele?
Ectopic Pregnancy
I am worried about the effects of radiation from a CT scan. Please help.
Will irregular period affect my fertility?
I slept with my phone under my testicles. When can I safely try for a baby again?
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy
