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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The city is named after Philippe II, Duc d'Orl?ans, Regent of France, and is well known for its distinct French architecture, as well as its cross cultural and multilingual heritage. New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras.
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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 New Orleans

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby New Orleans Hospitals *

De Paul Tulane Behavioral Health Center
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)988-5800

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(800)935-8387

Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)588-5263

LSU Hospital
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)903-3000

St Charles Surgical Hospital
1717 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)529-6600

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-9311

Community Care Hospital
1421 General Taylor St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-2500

Kindred Healthcare New Orleans
3601 Coliseum St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-1555

Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)897-7011

New Orleans Adolescent Hospital
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)897-3400

Children's Hospital
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)899-9511

Ochsner Foundation Hospital
1516 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504)842-3000

West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-5511

Louisiana Specialty Hospital
1111 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)349-2470

Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
2500 Belle Chase Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-3131

Tulane-Lakeside Hospital
4700 I-10 Service Rd
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)780-8282

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital
3201-B Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)433-5551

East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)454-4000

River Oaks Hospital
1525 River Oaks Rd W
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)734-1740

St Teresa Specialty Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)780-3041

St Joseph of Harahan Hospital
405 Folse St
Harahan, LA 70123
(504)738-7676

Specialty Hospital of New Orleans
14500 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504)210-3000

Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
(504)468-8600

Luling Rehabilitation Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)331-2281

St Charles Parish Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)785-6242

LaPlace Rehabilitation Hospital
508 W Fifth St
La Place, LA 70068
(985)653-8447

Southeast Louisiana Hospital
23515 Highway 190
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985)626-6300

River Parishes Hospital
500 Rue De Sante
La Place, LA 70068
(985)652-7000

Doctors Hospital of Slidell
989 Robert Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
(985)690-8200

Slidell Memorial Hospital & Medical Center
1001 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
(985)643-2200

Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital
64030 Highway 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985)690-7500

NorthShore Regional Medical Center
100 Medical Center Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985)649-7070

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
95 E Fairway Dr
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3800

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
4608 Highway 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-6841

St Anne Rehabilitation Hospital
141 Twin Oaks Dr
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-7736

Gulf States LTAC Covington
20050 Crestwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985)875-7525

Regency Hospital of Covington
195 Highland Park Plz
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3977

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