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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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  • About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
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Emergency Contact for Wheaton

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Nearby Wheaton Hospitals *

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
26 W 171 Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630)909-8000

Central DuPage Hospital
25 N Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630)933-1600

Adventist GlenOaks Hospital
701 Winthrop Ave
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630)545-8000

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)275-5900

Edward Hospital
801 S Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630)527-3000

Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward
852 West St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630)305-5500

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
200 Berteau Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630)833-1400

RML Specialty Hospital
5601 S County Line Rd
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630)286-4000

Streamwood Behavioral Health Center
1400 E Irving Park Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630)837-9000

Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital
935 Biesner Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847)640-5600

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
800 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847)437-5500

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
120 N Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630)856-9000

Kindred Hospital Northlake
365 E North Ave
Northlake, IL 60164
(708)345-8100

Delnor-Community Hospital
300 Randall Rd
Geneva, IL 60134
(630)208-3000

Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital
5101 S Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708)352-1200

Provena Mercy Medical Center
1325 N Highland Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630)859-2222

Rush-Copley Medical Center
2000 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630)978-6200

Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
500 Remington Blvd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630)312-5000

St Alexius Medical Center
1555 Barrington Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847)843-2000

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
1650 Moon Lake Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847)882-1600

Resurrection Health Care Westlake Hospital
1225 Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708)681-3000

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
701 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708)681-3200

Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708)216-9000

Elgin Mental Health Center
750 S State St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847)742-1040

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
Hines, IL 60141
(708)202-8387

John J Madden Mental Health Center
1200 S 1st Ave
Hines, IL 60141
(708)338-7400

Riveredge Hospital
8311 W Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708)771-7000

Northwest Community Hospital
800 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847)618-1000

Sherman Hospital
934 Center St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847)742-9800

RUSH Oak Park Hospital
520 S Maple Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708)383-9300

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital
77 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847)695-3200

MacNeal Hospital
3249 S Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708)783-9100

Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago
2211 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60707
(773)622-5400

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
4200 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)794-4000

Resurrection Health Care West Suburban Medical Center
3 Erie Ct
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708)383-6200

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
450 W Hwy 22
Barrington, IL 60010
(847)381-0123

Resurrection Health Care Resurrection Medical Center
7435 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773)774-8000

Hartgrove Hospital
5730 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773)722-3113

Resurrection Health Care Holy Family Medical Center
100 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)297-1800

Loretto Hospital
645 S Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(773)626-4300

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847)723-2210

Resurrection Health Care Our Lady of Resurrection Medical Center
5645 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)282-7000

Advocate Christ Medical Center & Hope Children's Hospital
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708)684-8000

Kindred Hospital Chicago Central
4058 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60641
(773)736-7000

Palos Community Hospital
12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708)923-4000

Advocate Bethany Hospital
3435 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)265-7700

Glenbrook Hospital
2100 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847)657-5800

Sacred Heart Hospital
3240 W Franklin Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773)722-3020

Saint Anthony Hospital
2875 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)484-1000

Norwegian-American Hospital
1044 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)292-8200

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
1401 S California Blvd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)522-2010

Resurrection Health Care Saint Elizabeth Hospital
1431 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773)278-2000

Resurrection Health Care Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center
2233 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312)770-2000

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)569-8387

John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)864-6000

Kindred Hospital Chicago North
2544 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773)267-2622

Swedish Covenant Hospital
5145 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773)878-8200

Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W 68th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)884-9000

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center
California Ave At 15th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)542-2000

University of Illinois Medical Center
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)996-7000

Johnston R Bowman Health Center
710 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)942-7000

Rush University Medical Center
1650 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)942-5000

Silver Cross Hospital
1200 Maple Rd
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)740-1100

RUSH North Shore Medical Center
9600 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847)677-9600

CINN Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of Chicago
4501 N Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)250-0000

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center
333 N Madison St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)725-7133

Methodist Hospital of Chicago
5025 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)271-9040

Little Company of Mary Hospital & Health Care Centers
2800 W 95th St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)422-6200

Children's Memorial Hospital
707 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)880-4000

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)975-1600

Lincoln Park Hospital
550 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)883-2000

Resurrection Health Care Saint Francis Hospital
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847)316-4000

Thorek Memorial Hospital
850 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)525-6780

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
4840 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)878-9700

Weiss Memorial Hospital
4646 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)878-8700

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