MedicineNet

Dental X-Rays Center - San Clemente, CA

WebMD Physician Directory

San Clemente, California

Upcoming Local Events

2012-06-03
2012-06-09
2012-06-30
2012-08-19
2012-08-25
Jet to Jetty Run, Walk & Fun Bike Ride
Playa del Rey, California
2012-09-22
2012-09-30
Mission Bay Triathlon
San Diego, California
2012-09-30
Herbalife Triathlon Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

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 San Clemente

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby San Clemente Hospitals *

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente
654 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)496-1122

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
31872 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)499-1311

Children's Hospital of Orange County at Mission
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)364-1400

Mission Hospital
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949)364-1400

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Laguna Hills
24451 Health Center Dr
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949)837-4500

Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center
6640 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92618
(949)932-5000

Fallbrook Hospital
624 E Elder St
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760)728-1191

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
One Hoag Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949)764-4624

College Hospital Costa Mesa
301 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949)642-2734

Inland Valley Medical Center
36485 Inland Valley Dr
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951)677-1111

Tustin Hospital & Medical Center
14662 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)838-9600

Tri-City Medical Center
4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760)724-8411

Coastal Communities Hospital
2701 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)754-5454

HEALTHSOUTH Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital
14851 Yorba St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)832-9200

Rancho Springs Medical Center
25500 Medical Center Dr
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951)696-6000

Western Medical Center Santa Ana
1001 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714)953-3500

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center
17100 Euclid St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)966-7200

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
9920 Talbert Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)378-7000

Chapman Medical Center
2601 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92869
(714)633-0011

HealthBridge Children's Rehabilitation Hospital
393 S Tustin St
Orange, CA 92866
(714)289-2400

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana
1901 N College Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714)564-7800

Children's Hospital Orange County
455 S Main St
Orange, CA 92868
(714)997-3000

St Joseph Hospital
1100 W Stewart Dr
Orange, CA 92868
(714)633-9111

Huntington Beach Hospital
17772 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714)843-5000

Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center
12601 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714)537-5160

University Of California Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Dr
Orange, CA 92868
(714)456-7890

Corona Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation
730 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
(951)736-7200

Corona Regional Medical Center
800 S Main St
Corona, CA 92882
(951)737-4343

Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center
441 N Lakeview Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714)279-4000

Kindred Hospital Westminster
200 Hospital Cir
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)893-4541

Western Medical Center Anaheim
1025 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714)533-6220

Menifee Valley Medical Center
28400 McCall Blvd
Sun City, CA 92585
(951)679-8888

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
354 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)633-6501

Encinitas Nursing & Rehabilitation
900 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)753-6423

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
10800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951)353-2000

Anaheim Regional Medical Center
1111 W La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714)774-1450

Placentia-Linda Hospital
1301 N Rose Dr
Placentia, CA 92870
(714)993-2000

Vista Hospital of Riverside
2224 Medical Center Dr
Perris, CA 92571
(951)436-3535

*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.