Robert A Foster, Jr
DMD/PC
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
770-971-5119
1230 Johnson Ferry Place
Suite C-10
Marietta, GA 30068
The Truth About Radiation
"Radiation is a form of energy that is a part of our everyday lives. All of us receive a "dost" of radiation each day. Most of the dose comes from naturally occurring radioactive materials such as uranium, thorium, radon, and certain forms of potassium and carbon. The air we breathe contains radon, the food we eat contains uranium and thorium from the soil, and our bodies contain radioactive forms of potassium and carbon. Cosmic radiation from the sun also contributes to our natural radiation dose."
"We also receive radiation doses from man-made sources such as X-rays, nuclear medical procedures, power plants, smoke detectors, and older television sets. Some people, such as nuclear plant operators, flight crews, and nuclear medicine staff may also receive an occupational radiation dose. US Department of Energy, 2009
Because we cannot see underneath tissues and in between teeth, periodic x-rays are necessary to maintain Standard of Care for your oral health. For this reason this office is a Green Zone. We use technology that uses the least amount of radiation necessary to achieve the images required for our evaluations.