Think back to the last time you visited the dentist – it should’ve been in the last few months if you’ve been staying on top of your oral hygiene game! That said, you might remember being required to wear a lead apron as your dentist took X-rays of your mouth. But did you know that recent research has shown that the use of these aprons on patients when conducting dental X-rays is no longer recommended? Here’s what you need to know.
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