It’s age old question that we’ve all considered at on time or another.

We are exposed to radiation daily through cell phone use, television and small appliances but is the radiation exposure at the dentist of particular concern?

Although thyroid cancer is one of the most survivable of cancers it is also believed that a rise in the incidence of certain cancers can be attributed to medical radiation exposure.

The jury is still out, however, and further studies need to be done to alleviate fears.