[apapapa]

Not sure why x-rays are still being used when there appears to be better and safer alternatives... Specially at the dentist where an inexperienced person shoots them at your head... Thank God they cover your chest with lead though....

[deelowe]

> Not sure why x-rays are still being used when there appears to be better and safer alternatives

It all has to do with how medical billing is structured. Xrays were already cheap before the current model was put in place so they are the go to method for diagnostic. Even though there are better ubiquitous options available, price fixing keeps those out of reach for triage and simple diagnostics.

[Angostura]

The standard dentist X-ray does you with about as much exposure as you get on a flight from the UK to Spain, I believe

[apapapa]

But I have no faith that they know how to adjust the machine....