Anybody ever wonder about the long term affects of exposure to x-ray? How often can one healthily be exposed to fluoroscopy? When I go for fills, the Doctor, nurse and my husband who are all present in the room have to where special covers to protect them but I do not. My husband actually brought up this point and it got me to thinking. Is there a limit to how many times we can without damage to ourselves be exposed to radiation within a year or specified period of time to have fills? Just a thought!

You don't have every fill under fluoro, do you? If so, I would be concerned. I had my first fill done under fluoro and barring any complications they like to check it every 6 months or so. I also have to wear a lead apron around my waist, never had anyone else in the room and assumed that the doctor covers because he would be exposed much more often than me...Good question though.

Hi Jodi,

I have had two fills and both were done under fluoro and my understanding is they all will be done this way.

Hmm...I would at least ask about it. Let us know what you find out.

I sure will. Enjoy your weekend.

Wow! That is a lot of exposure. I have had a total of 8 fills and I have never been exposed. My doctor or nurse simply finds my port and injects. No big deal I am in and out of there in 5 min. (except for the 15 min. they make me sit there after, waiting to see it if it's too tight) I would really ask your surgeon if it is going to be like this everytime. Good luck!!