Some of the most important dental problems hide where no one can see them, between teeth, beneath old fillings, or inside the bone around a root. Dental X-rays give your dentist a view of those areas, so small issues can be found while they are still simple to treat. At our office, every image is captured digitally and appears on screen within seconds.
X-rays are a routine part of general dentistry at our Burbank office. Empower Dental Group, Burbank – Coastland Dental pairs digital radiographs with AI-assisted radiograph analysis, which helps highlight areas that deserve a closer look during your visit.
Seeing your own X-rays on screen makes it easier to understand what your dentist recommends and why.
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Dental X-rays, also called radiographs, use a small, focused amount of radiation to capture images of teeth, roots, and jawbone. Dense structures like enamel and bone appear light, while decay, infection, and bone loss show up as darker areas.
Digital sensors have largely replaced film. The image is ready almost instantly, can be enlarged for detail, and is stored securely in your record so changes can be compared from one visit to the next.
Decay between teeth and early bone loss often show up on an X-ray before you feel any symptoms.
Images guide fillings, root canals, extractions, implants, and orthodontic care.
Comparing images from past visits shows whether an area is stable or needs attention.
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Different views answer different questions. Your dentist chooses the images that fit your needs rather than taking every type at every visit.
Bitewings show the upper and lower back teeth together and are especially useful for spotting cavities between teeth.
Periapical images capture an entire tooth from top to root tip, which helps reveal infection or bone changes near the root.
Panoramic X-rays sweep around the head to show all teeth, both jaws, and the sinuses in one image, which helps with wisdom teeth and implant planning.
Cone beam CT creates a 3D view when more detail is needed. The American Dental Association encourages dentists to select imaging based on each patient’s individual needs.
There is no single schedule for everyone. Your dentist considers your age, cavity risk, gum health, and any symptoms. Common reasons for imaging include the following.
Low-risk adults may need bitewings less often than children or patients with active decay.
A visual exam shows the surfaces of your teeth and gums. X-rays fill in the rest of the picture.
Cavities between teeth or under existing fillings that are not visible during a visual check.
Changes in bone height that can signal gum disease before it becomes advanced.
Dark areas near a root tip that may mean an abscess or a tooth that needs a root canal.
Wisdom teeth or other teeth trapped below the gumline or growing at an angle.
Unusual areas in the jaw that may need further evaluation.
Digital dental X-rays use a very small amount of radiation, and our team follows careful safety practices. We take images only when they are needed for your care, position the sensor precisely to avoid retakes, and follow current guidance on protective shielding. If you are pregnant or think you might be, let us know before any images are taken so we can plan accordingly.
Routine X-rays are commonly included in preventive benefits, often alongside your checkup. We accept all PPO plans in network, along with HSA and FSA. For any out-of-pocket treatment your images reveal, financing is available through CareCredit, Affirm, HFD, Alphaeon, and Happen Bank. Visit our financing and insurance page to learn more.
X-rays are usually taken during a routine dental exam, and they also support our oral cancer screening and treatment planning.
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Digital dental X-rays use a very low dose of radiation. Your dentist takes images only when they add useful information to your care.
Not usually. The timing depends on your age, oral health, and risk for cavities or gum disease, and your dentist will recommend a schedule that fits you.
Yes, when they are taken for a clear reason. Imaging schedules for children are based on their growth, cavity risk, and developing teeth.
Tell us if you are pregnant. Routine images may be postponed, while X-rays needed for urgent care can be discussed with you and your physician.
Yes. Recent images from another office can be sent to us, which may reduce the need for new ones.
Bitewings focus closely on the back teeth to find cavities between them. A panoramic image shows all teeth and both jaws in a single wide view.
Many problems, including early decay and bone loss, cause no pain at first. X-rays help catch them while treatment is simpler.
Most digital images take only a few minutes, and the results appear on screen right away.
Most PPO plans cover routine X-rays as preventive care, within certain frequency limits. We can check your benefits before your visit.
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