Should patients who have had radiation therapy for cancer of the head or neck avoid dental x-rays?
What will be an ideal response?
No. The dose of radiation used for dental x-rays is extremely small compared to that used in radiation therapy. The benefit to the patient outweighs the risk of dental x-rays.
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