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Dental X-Rays

Types of Intraoral X-Rays

There are several types of intraoral X-rays, each of which shows different aspects of teeth.

  • Bite-wing X-rays show details of the upper and lower teeth in one area of the mouth. Each bite-wing shows a tooth from its crown to about the level of the supporting bone. Bite-wing X-rays are used to detect decay between teeth and changes in bone density caused by gum disease. They are also useful in determining the proper fit of a crown (or cast restoration) and the marginal integrity of fillings.
  • Periapical X-rays show the whole tooth -- from the crown to beyond the end of the root to where the tooth is anchored in the jaw. Each periapical X-ray shows this full tooth dimension and includes all the teeth in one portion of either the upper or lower jaw. Periapical X-rays are used to detect any abnormalities of the root structure and surrounding bone structure.
  • Occlusal X-rays are larger and show full tooth development and placement. Each X-ray reveals the entire arch of teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.

Types of Extraoral X-Rays

There are several types of extraoral X-rays that your dentist may wish to take.

  • Panoramic X-rays show the entire mouth area -- all the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws -- on a single X-ray. This type of X-ray is useful for detecting the position of fully emerged as well as emerging teeth, can identify impacted teeth and aid in the diagnosis of tumors.
  • Tomograms show a particular layer or "slice" of the mouth while blurring out all other layers. This type of X-ray is useful for examining structures that are difficult to clearly see -- for instance,...

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Emergency Contact for Blacksburg

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Blacksburg Hospitals *

Montgomery Regional Hospital
3700 S Main St
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540)951-1111

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
2900 Lamb Cir
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540)731-2000

Carilion Saint Albans Behavioral Health
2900 Lamb Cir
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540)731-2000

Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital
1 Taylor Ave
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540)921-6000

Mount Regis Center
405 Kimball Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540)389-4761

Catawba Hospital
5525 Catawba Hospital Dr
Catawba, VA 24070
(540)375-4200

Lewis-Gale Medical Center
1900 Electric Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540)776-4000

Salem VA Medical Center
1970 Roanoke Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540)982-2463

Pulaski Community Hospital
2400 Lee Hwy
Pulaski, VA 24301
(540)994-8100

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
1906 Belleview Ave
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540)981-7000

Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
101 Elm Ave SE
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540)985-8000

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
180 Floyd Ave
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540)483-5277

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