Did I get too high a dose of radiation in botched bite wing X-ray – 3 times in quick succession in exactly the same spot? I got Bite wing X-ray of a molar root; Xray button was held down or pushed 3 times in rapid succession. 3 “beeps” heard. The hygienist was visibly upset, she had had a novice clerk push the button to “save time”.

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