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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 Galveston

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Galveston Hospitals *

Shriners Hospital Galveston
815 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409)770-6600

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409)772-1011

Mainland Medical Center
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy
Texas City, TX 77591
(409)938-5000

CHRISTUS St John Hospital
18300 St John Dr
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
(281)333-5503

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
500 Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
(281)332-2511

Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital
655 E Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
(281)286-1500

Cornerstone Hospital of Houston at Clearlake
709 Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
(281)332-3322

Triumph Hospital Clear Lake
350 Blossom St
Webster, TX 77598
(281)316-7800

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
11800 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
(281)929-6100

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Alexander Campus
1700 James Bowie Dr
Baytown, TX 77520
(281)420-8600

Triumph Hospital Baytown
1700 James Bowie Dr
Baytown, TX 77520
(281)420-7800

Bayside Community Hospital
200 Hospital Dr
Anahuac, TX 77514
(409)267-3143

Vista Medical Center Hospital of America
4301 Vista Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713)378-3000

Bayshore Medical Center
4000 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713)359-2000

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Garth Rd
4401 Garth Rd
Baytown, TX 77521
(281)420-8600

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