Dental X-Rays in wait and watch - advice please

[jackflorey]

Hi all,

I have a 9 mm AN on my left-side that has remained stable (as is my hearing) for a little over three years. I'm really happy I haven't had to make any decisions about how to deal with this.

I need to get dental x-rays to replace a broken crown on my AN side. I have been able to negotiate my way out of dental x-rays for the past 5 years..but they are inevitable now. And I am terrified of causing my AN to grow or worse.

I have read all the articles on this forum which are not definitive  but does anyone have any experience (positive or negative) with digital x-rays and ANs. I would be grateful for any information.

Many thanks!

[notaclone13]

Due to a cavity in a wisdom tooth, I had to get  a panoramic x-ray last November. In January I was diagnosed with a 8 mm x 3mm AN. I am still shuttering at the possibility at that x-ray may have made a bad situation worse. My dentist really overdoes the x-ray thing and I plan to avoid future dental X-rays as much as possible.

[Derek]

Hi Jack...

I am into my 17th year since diagnosis and have had many digital dental x-rays throughout the duration during which my AN has actually shrunk from the original 2.5cm to the present 1.3cm. I am happy to report that my personal experience is that the x-rays have had no apparent adverse affects.

Regards

Derek

[Houdoni]

Derek, glad to see your AN reduced in size.  Did you do anything in specific to help it slim down???  Thanks!

[Derek]

Hi 'H'...

Nothing specific other than adopting a healthy lifestyle / diet including a marked reduction of sugar and a regular moderate exercise regimen all of which is outlined within the 'Top Tips For The 'Watch & Wait' Brigade!' thread.

Regards

Derek