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Reno, Nevada

Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. Reno, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment. City residents are called "Reno-ites".
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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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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?

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Emergency Contact for Reno

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
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Nearby Reno Hospitals *

Tahoe Pacific Hospitals West
235 W Sixth St
Reno, NV 89503
(775)770-7980

St Mary's Regional Medical Center
235 W Sixth St
Reno, NV 89503
(775)770-3000

Renown Regional Medical Center
1155 Mill St
Reno, NV 89502
(775)982-4100

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
1000 Locust St
Reno, NV 89502
(775)786-7200

Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
1495 Mill St
Reno, NV 89502
(775)982-3500

West Hills Hospital
1240 E Ninth St
Reno, NV 89512
(775)323-0478

Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
480 Galletti Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775)688-2001

Willow Springs Center
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775)858-3303

Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
(775)331-7000

Renown South Meadows Medical Center
10101 Double R Blvd
Reno, NV 89521
(775)982-7000

Tahoe Pacific Hospitals Meadows
10101 Double R Blvd
Reno, NV 89521
(775)331-1044

Incline Village Community Hospital
880 Alder Ave
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775)833-4100

Sierra Surgery Hospital
1400 Medical Pkwy
Carson City, NV 89703
(775)883-1700

Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Ave
Truckee, CA 96161
(530)587-6011

Eastern Plumas Health Care Loyalton Campus
700 Third St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530)993-1225

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
1600 Medical Pkwy
Carson City, NV 89703
(775)445-8000

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