Dental Insurance Kids – Dental X-Rays
Dental X-rays during pregnancy may be harmful to the baby.
Research suggests pregnant women getting dental X-rays are more likely to have underweight babies. This new study is the first to link dental X-rays with low birth weight and full-term babies. However, keep your dental appointment. Dentists already know not to take unnecessary X-rays of pregnant patients. Maintaining dental care during pregnancy is essential since poor dental health is neither good for you nor your baby. Just beware and let your dentist know if you are pregnant or could be pregnant so proper precautions can be taken.