With the usage of updated and modern X-Ray equipment, the amount of radiation exposure required to take dental X-Rays is extremely small. It is similar to the radiation we experience from plane rides, mobile phone usage and household appliances. Despite this, we do not take matters lightly and we always practice the ALARA principle. ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Attainable. This means that we use the lowest dosage of radiation required for the type of X-Ray that we are taking and that we only take dental X-Rays when necessary.