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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 Boynton Beach

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Bethesda Memorial Hospital
2815 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561)737-7733

A G Holley State Hospital
1199 W Lantana Rd
Lantana, FL 33462
(561)582-5666

JFK Medical Center
5301 S Congress Ave
Atlantis, FL 33462
(561)965-7300

Select Specialty Hospital Palm Beach
3060 Melaleuca Ln
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)357-7201

Delray Medical Center
5352 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)498-4440

Fair Oaks Pavilion
5440 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)495-1000

Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital
5360 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)495-0400

Boca Raton Community Hospital
800 Meadows Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561)955-7100

Good Samaritan Medical Center
1309 N Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)655-5511

Wellington Regional Medical Center
10101 Forest Hill Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561)798-8500

Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches
1041 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)383-8000

St Mary's Medical Center & Children's Hospital
901 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)844-6300

Palms West Hospital
13001 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561)798-3300

West Boca Medical Center
21644 State Rd 7
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561)488-8000

Hospice of Palm Beach County
5300 East Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)848-5200

Columbia Hospital
2201 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)842-6141

Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches
5555 W Blue Heron Blvd
Riviera Beach, FL 33418
(561)840-0754

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
7305 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
(561)882-8262

North Broward Medical Center
201 E Sample Rd
Deerfield, FL 33064
(954)786-6400

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
3360 Burns Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561)622-1411

Northwest Medical Center
2801 N State Rd 7
Margate, FL 33063
(954)974-0400

Coral Springs Medical Center
3000 Coral Hills Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954)344-3000

Imperial Point Medical Center
6401 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954)776-8500

Atlantic Shores Hospital
4545 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954)771-2711

Holy Cross Hospital
4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954)771-8000

University Hospital & Medical Center
7201 N University Dr
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954)721-2200

St John's Rehabilitation Hospital
3075 NW 35th Ave
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
(954)739-6233

Florida Medical Center
5000 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954)735-6000

Jupiter Medical Center
1210 S Old Dixie Hwy
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561)747-2234

HEALTHSOUTH Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital
4399 Nob Hill Rd
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954)749-0300

Fort Lauderdale Hospital
1601 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)463-4321

Kindred Hospital Fort Lauderdale
1516 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)764-8900

Plantation General Hospital
401 NW 42nd Ave
Plantation, FL 33317
(954)587-5010

Broward General Medical Center
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954)355-4400

Westside Regional Medical Center
8201 W Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33324
(954)473-6600

Sandy Pines Hospital
11301 SE Tequesta Ter
Tequesta, FL 33469
(561)744-0211

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