Panoramic X-Rays

A panoramic X-ray captures the entire mouth in one rotating scan — all the teeth, the roots beneath them, the jaw joints, and the bone that supports everything. At Crystal Clear Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Wilmington, it gives Dr. Aesha Chaudhry a full picture in a single low-radiation image, without the individual films a whole-mouth series would otherwise need.

What It Shows

Developing teeth — where adult teeth are forming and when they are likely to come in, which matters for timing orthodontic treatment in children.
Teeth that have not erupted — teeth still under the gum, including ones angled in a direction that may need attention.
Jaw and joint structure — the shape of the jaw and the position of the joints, useful when planning how teeth will be moved.

What the Visit Is Like

The scan takes well under a minute. The patient stands still while the arm rotates around the head, and nothing is placed inside the mouth, which makes it an easy option for children and for anyone with a sensitive gag reflex.