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dentist xrays?

18 year old male went to the dentist today and had 5 xrays taken one of them was a panoramic one im having a little anxiety about it right now is that to much?
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Don't worry, 5 is not too many.  Beside, the amount of radiation received from your 5 is less than 2/3 chest xrays one would get at a hospital.  Hope that this lessens your anxiety.
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oh and they did put a led apron over me but i didnt have anything to cover my neck should i be worried?
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