Children’s teeth, roots, and jaws change often as they grow. Some concerns are visible during a dental check, but others can only be seen with digital images. An X-Ray and Dental Exam helps Dr. Golshid Shakouri Partovi evaluate your child’s teeth, gums, roots, jaw, and developing adult teeth with greater detail.
Starlet Kids Dentistry provides X-Ray and Dental Exam visits for children in Granada Hills, CA. The team uses gentle exams, digital imaging, and simple explanations so parents can understand their child’s dental health and next steps.
An X-Ray and Dental Exam combines a hands-on visual check with digital dental images. During the visual exam, Dr. Partovi looks at your child’s teeth, gums, bite, jaw movement, and soft tissues. She checks for plaque buildup, visible decay, gum irritation, tooth wear, spacing concerns, and signs of injury.
Digital X-rays help show areas that cannot be seen by looking in the mouth. These images can show tooth roots, jawbone support, adult teeth under the gums, and spaces between teeth. They may also show hidden cavities, infection, extra teeth, missing teeth, or teeth that may not be erupting as expected.
This visit gives parents more information than a visual exam alone. It can be part of a routine checkup, a follow-up after dental pain, an injury visit, or a growth check as adult teeth begin to come in. Dr. Partovi reviews the results with parents and explains what she sees in clear, simple language.
Dental X-rays are not needed for every child at every visit. Dr. Partovi recommends them based on your child’s age, dental history, symptoms, cavity risk, and growth stage. Imaging helps guide care when a closer view is needed.
Cavities can begin between teeth or under the enamel. These areas may not be visible during a regular exam, and a child may not feel pain at first.
Digital X-rays can help Dr. Partovi find hidden decay sooner. Early findings may lead to simpler care and may help your child avoid tooth pain, swelling, or infection.
Permanent teeth develop below the gums before they enter the mouth. X-rays help Dr. Partovi check where these teeth are and how they are moving.
This can help identify delayed eruption, crowding, extra teeth, missing teeth, or teeth that appear angled. Early information can help parents prepare for future dental or orthodontic care if needed.
A visual exam shows the top part of the tooth. Digital images show the roots and the bone that supports them. This helps Dr. Partovi check for root problems, infection, bone changes, and developmental concerns.
Roots and bones play an important role in a child’s dental health. Imaging gives the dental team a better view of the parts of the mouth that are hidden below the surface.
Children can injure teeth during sports, play, bike rides, or falls. Some injuries are obvious, such as chips or loosened teeth. Other injuries may affect the root, bone, or developing adult teeth.
An X-Ray and Dental Exam can help Dr. Partovi evaluate damage below the gumline. This allows the team to recommend care based on what is actually happening inside the tooth and surrounding area.
Dental problems may start small and stay hidden. A cavity between teeth can spread deeper before a child feels pain. Once decay reaches the inner part of the tooth, it can lead to sensitivity, swelling, infection, or chewing trouble.
Growth concerns may also be missed without regular dental checks. A permanent tooth may be blocked, crowded, delayed, or coming in at an angle. Missing teeth or extra teeth may not be clear without imaging.
Tooth injuries can create delayed problems. A tooth may look fine after a fall, but the root or nearby adult tooth may still need monitoring. Routine exams and needed imaging help parents get answers earlier and help the dental team plan care with better information.
Starlet Kids Dentistry provides diagnostic visits with a gentle, child-focused approach. Dr. Partovi and the team explain each step in easy words and give children time to feel ready.
The visit begins with a conversation about your child’s dental history and any concerns you have noticed. Parents can share details about tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, chewing changes, past cavities, injuries, or orthodontic concerns. This helps Dr. Partovi focus on the areas that need attention. It also gives parents time to ask why images may be recommended.
Dr. Partovi checks your child’s teeth, gums, bite, jaw, and soft tissues. She looks for visible decay, gum inflammation, plaque buildup, tooth wear, bite concerns, and signs of trauma.
The exam is gentle and age-appropriate. The team speaks to children in simple language, explains dental tools before using them, and keeps parents involved throughout the visit.
Digital X-rays are quick and use low exposure. Your child may be asked to bite on a small sensor for a few seconds while the image is taken. The team helps your child with positioning and explains the process before starting. Images are available quickly, so Dr. Partovi can review them during the same appointment. Parents can ask questions and see the areas being discussed.
After the exam and images, Dr. Partovi explains the findings in a way that is easy to follow. If everything looks healthy, your child may return for routine care on the recommended schedule. If a cavity, injury, or development concern is found, the team will explain treatment options and timing.
There is no recovery time after an X-Ray and Dental Exam. Your child can return to school, meals, and regular activities after the visit.
Parents want dental care that is accurate, gentle, and easy to understand. Starlet Kids Dentistry combines digital imaging with pediatric experience to support children through routine checks, injury visits, and growth monitoring.
Digital X-rays help Dr. Partovi see tooth roots, bone, developing adult teeth, and cavities between teeth. These images give the team details that may not appear during a visual exam.
Fast imaging can also make the visit easier for children. The team works carefully and explains what will happen before images are taken.
Some children feel unsure about dental tools, sensors, or new experiences. Dr. Partovi and the team use a patient pace and calm explanations to help children feel more comfortable.
Parents are included during the visit, which can help children feel supported. The team treats each child with care and respect.
A healthy smile includes teeth, gums, roots, jaw growth, bite alignment, and developing adult teeth. Dr. Partovi looks at the full mouth rather than focusing only on visible tooth surfaces.
This approach helps parents understand current dental needs and possible future concerns. It can also help with treatment planning when a child needs follow-up care.
Dr. Partovi speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi. This helps families ask questions, understand imaging results, and feel more confident about care decisions. Clear communication is especially helpful when parents need to review X-ray findings, treatment choices, or home care instructions.
An X-Ray and Dental Exam gives Granada Hills parents a detailed view of their child’s teeth, roots, jaw, and developing adult teeth. Digital imaging can help find hidden cavities, check injuries, monitor growth, and guide care before small concerns become more serious.
Starlet Kids Dentistry provides gentle diagnostic care for children in a supportive pediatric setting. Book your child’s X-Ray and Dental Exam in Granada Hills, CA with Starlet Kids Dentistry today.
Yes. Digital dental X-rays use low exposure and are commonly used in children’s dental care. Dr. Partovi recommends imaging only when it helps evaluate your child’s teeth, roots, jaw, or development.
The timing depends on your child’s age, symptoms, cavity risk, dental history, and growth needs. Some children need images more often than others. Dr. Partovi will recommend a schedule based on your child’s needs.
Most diagnostic visits are fairly quick. The visual exam and images do not take long, and the team uses extra time to explain findings and answer parents’ questions.
Yes. X-rays can show adult teeth developing under baby teeth. They can also help Dr. Partovi check for delayed eruption, crowding, missing teeth, extra teeth, or teeth that may be coming in at an angle.
A fall can affect the root, bone, or developing adult tooth even if the tooth looks normal. X-rays help Dr. Partovi check for hidden injury and decide if follow-up care is needed.
The team explains the process in simple steps and helps your child feel prepared. Digital images are taken quickly, and parents can stay nearby when appropriate.
Dental X-rays are painless. Your child may feel the small sensor in their mouth for a few seconds, but there are no shots, drilling, or recovery time.
Yes. Digital images are available quickly. Dr. Partovi can review the results with you during the appointment and explain any findings before you leave.
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