Digital X-rays Downtown Los Angeles. City of Angels Dentistry uses digital radiography at every comprehensive exam — immediate images, significantly less radiation than traditional film, and clear explanations of what Dr. Chin finds.
Patients who are hesitant about X-rays — usually because of radiation concerns — often change their perspective when Dr. Kevin Chin explains what digital radiography actually involves. He's been using digital X-ray technology at City of Angels Dentistry in Downtown Los Angeles since 2018, and the exposure level is genuinely minimal. Less than a day of normal background radiation. The value of what they reveal is significant. The risk is not.
A small digital sensor is positioned in your mouth. The exposure takes less than a second. No film development, no waiting.
Images appear immediately on screen. Dr. Chin reviews them with you in real time — pointing out what he sees and explaining what it means.
X-ray findings are integrated into your exam results. You leave with a complete picture of your dental health and a specific plan for anything that needs attention.
Digital X-rays at City of Angels Dentistry use sensor technology instead of film, delivering a fraction of the radiation while producing immediate, high-resolution images. They're a standard part of every comprehensive exam and are essential for catching the dental issues that can't be seen any other way.
Digital X-rays use an electronic sensor instead of traditional film to capture images of the teeth, roots, bone, and surrounding structures. At City of Angels Dentistry in Downtown LA, digital radiography is a standard component of every comprehensive dental exam performed by Dr. Kevin Chin.
Digital X-rays reveal cavities developing between teeth, bone loss associated with gum disease, infections or abscesses forming at tooth roots, impacted or problematic wisdom teeth, cracks or fractures inside teeth, and the condition of existing restorations. None of these are detectable through visual examination alone.
Most patients benefit from a full set of X-rays every 3–5 years, with bitewing X-rays taken annually to monitor for cavities. Patients with active dental issues or higher risk factors may need updated X-rays more frequently. Dr. Chin recommends X-rays based on clinical need, not on a fixed schedule.
Yes. Digital X-rays deliver significantly less radiation than traditional film — typically 80–90% less. The exposure from a standard set of dental X-rays is less than the radiation received from a single day of normal environmental background exposure. Lead aprons are used as an additional precaution.
City of Angels Dentistry is at 1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100 in Downtown LA — accessible from Bunker Hill, the Financial District, the Arts District, Koreatown, Echo Park, and Silver Lake.
Many dental problems — cavities, bone loss, cysts, and early infections — cause no pain until they've progressed significantly. X-rays catch them at the earliest, most treatable stage, before they become expensive or complex to address.
City of Angels Dentistry uses digital radiography exclusively. All X-rays taken at the practice are digital.
Most dental insurance plans cover routine dental X-rays. The office verifies your benefits before your appointment so you know what to expect.
A full set of digital X-rays typically takes 10–15 minutes as part of a comprehensive exam. The images are available for review immediately.
