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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 Sanford

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Sanford Hospitals *

Central Florida Regional Hospital
1401 W Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407)321-4500

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
1055 Saxon Blvd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386)917-5000

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
555 W State Rd 434
Longwood, FL 32750
(407)767-1200

Florida Hospital Altamonte
601 E Altamonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407)303-2200

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
1650 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751
(407)647-0660

Winter Park Memorial Hospital
200 N Lakemont Ave
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407)646-7000

Florida Hospital DeLand
701 W Plymouth Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386)943-4522

University Behavioral Center
2500 Discovery Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407)281-7000

Florida Hospital Apopka
201 N Park Ave
Apopka, FL 32703
(407)889-1000

Florida Hospital Orlando
601 E Rollins St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407)303-6611

Select Specialty Hospital Orlando
2250 Bedford Rd
Orlando, FL 32803
(407)303-7574

Florida Hospital East Orlando
7727 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407)303-8110

Orlando Regional Lucerne Hospital
818 S Main Ln
Orlando, FL 32801
(407)649-6111

Orlando Regional Medical Center
1414 Kuhl Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407)841-5111

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Mothers & Babies
83 W Miller St
Orlando, FL 32806
(321)843-2298

Arnold Palmer Medical Center for Pediatrics
92 W Miller St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407)649-9111

Health Central
10000 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407)296-1000

Bert Fish Medical Center
401 Palmetto St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386)424-5000

Halifax Hospital Port Orange
1041 Dunlawton Ave
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)322-4700

Florida Hospital Waterman
1000 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 32778
(352)253-3333

Dr P Phillips Hospital
9400 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407)351-8500

Halifax Medical Center
303 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386)254-4000

Parrish Medical Center
951 N Washington Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
(321)268-6111

Halifax Behavioral Services
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386)274-5333

South Lake Hospital
1099 Citrus Tower Blvd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352)394-4071

Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial
875 Sterthaus Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386)676-6000

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