MedicineNet

Dental X-Rays Center - Lafayette, LA

WebMD Physician Directory

Lafayette, Louisiana

Upcoming Local Events

2012-05-26
Ride for Rox
Lafayette, Louisiana
2012-05-30
UL Lafayette Baseball
Lafayette, Louisiana
2012-06-16
Tri New Roads
New Roads, Louisiana
2012-06-17
The Virtual Father's Day Run - Baton Rouge
Throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2012-06-17
The Virtual Father's Day Run - Louisiana
Throughout Louisiana, Louisiana
2012-07-21
Light Up the Night 5K Walk/Run
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2012-09-09
CajunMan Triathlon
Lafayette, Louisiana
2012-10-21
2012-11-11
World Run Day 2012 Registration - Baton Rouge
Throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2012-11-11
World Run Day 2012 Registration - Louisiana
Throughout Louisiana, Louisiana

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,...

Recommended Reading Related to Dental X-Rays

Sjogren's Syndrome »

Sjögren's syndrome facts

  • Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
  • Sjögren's syndrome involves inflammation of glands and other tissues of the body.
  • About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
  • Sjögren's syndrome can be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.
  • Sjögren's syndrome is typically associated with antibodies against a variety of body tissues (autoantibodies).
  • Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome can be aided by a saliva-gland biopsy.
  • Treatment of patients with Sjögren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection.

What is Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. Autoimmune diseases feature the abnormal pr...

Emergency Contact for Lafayette

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Lafayette Hospitals *

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
611 St Landry St
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)289-2000

Park Place Surgery Hospital
901 Wilson St
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337)237-8119

Lafayette General Medical Center
1214 Coolidge Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337)289-7991

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Lafayette
1214 Coolidge Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337)289-8180

University Medical Center Lafayette
2390 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)261-6000

Community Specialty Hospital Lafayette
408 SE Evangeline Trwy
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337)234-4031

Meadowbrook Specialty Hospital
204 Energy Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)232-1905

Heart Hospital of Lafayette
1105 Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)521-1000

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)769-4100

Acadia Vermilion Hospital
2520 N University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337)234-5614

Southwest Medical Center
2810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)981-2949

LTAC of Acadiana
310 Youngsville Hwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)839-9880

Southpark Community Hospital
314 Youngsville Hwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)769-4080

Womens & Children's Hospital
4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337)521-9100

St Martin Hospital
210 Champagne Blvd
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337)332-2178

Acadia St Landry Hospital
810 S Broadway St
Church Point, LA 70525
(337)684-5435

Doctors Hospital of Opelousas
3983 I-49 S Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)948-2100

American Legion Hospital
1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy
Crowley, LA 70526
(337)783-3222

Dauterive Hospital
600 N Lewis St
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)365-7311

Crowley Rehabilitation Hospital
713 N Avenue L
Crowley, LA 70526
(337)783-2859

Iberia Medical Center
2315 E Main St
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)364-0441

Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
1310 W 7th St
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337)643-8300

Opelousas General Health System
539 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)948-3011

St Landry Extended Care Hospital
539 E Prudhomme Ln
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)948-5184

Acadian Medical Center
3501 US Highway 190
Eunice, LA 70535
(337)580-7500

Abbeville General Hospital
118 N Hospital Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337)893-5466

*Provider Directory Terms of Use:

The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval.

You are prohibited from using, downloading, republishing, selling, duplicating, or "scraping" for commercial or any other purpose whatsoever, the Provider Directory or any of the data listings or other information contained therein, in whole or in part, in any medium whatsoever.

The Provider Directory is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. WebMD disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, WebMD does not warrant or represent that the Provider Directory or any part thereof is accurate or complete. You assume full responsibility for the communications with any Provider you contact through the Provider Directory. WebMD shall in no event be liable to you or to anyone for any decision made or action taken by you in the reliance on information provided in the Provider Directory.

The use of WebMD Provider Directory by any entity or individual to verify the credentials of Providers is prohibited. The database of Provider information which drives WebMD Provider Directory does not contain sufficient information with which to verify Provider credentials under the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) of the Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC).

By using the WebMD Provider Directory, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.