Having a panorex X-ray taken doesn't hurt. You simply stand inside and bite down on a plastic tip while the film holder circles around your head. The whole process usually takes less than a minute.
Taking a Panorex X-ray
From Tammy Davenport, former About.com Guide
Updated: July 17, 2007
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This is a picture of a patient having a panorex X-ray taken.
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