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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 North Port

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby North Port Hospitals *

Englewood Community Hospital
700 Medical Blvd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941)475-6571

Fawcett Memorial Hospital
21298 Olean Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941)629-1181

Peace River Medical Center
2500 Harbor Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941)766-4122

Venice Regional Medical Center
540 The Rialto
Venice, FL 34285
(941)485-7711

Charlotte Regional Medical Center
809 E Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941)639-3131

Riverside Behavioral Center
733 E Olympia Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941)637-2474

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota
6400 Edgelake Dr
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941)921-8600

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
5731 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941)342-1100

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941)917-9000

Bayside Center for Behavioral Health
1650 S Osprey Ave
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941)917-7760

De Soto Memorial Hospital
900 N Robert Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863)494-3535

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)782-2100

Cape Coral Hospital
636 Del Prado Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239)574-2323

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