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Heavy lead X-ray aprons at dentist may do more harm than good, experts say

Name: Heavy lead X-ray aprons at dentist may do more harm than good, experts say
Uploaded: 2023-11-06T17:30:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 6 s
Description: If you've ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you've had a heavy lead apron draped over you to reduce radiation exposure to other body parts.

If you've ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you've had a heavy lead apron draped over you to reduce radiation exposure to other body parts.