Can dental x-rays cause cataracts in the lens of the eye?

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No, it has never been reported that dental x-rays can cause cataracts. At least 5,000 milliseiverts (mSv) of radiation exposure is required to cause cataract formation. This dose is much greater than that used in exposing dental radiographs.

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