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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.
  • 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.

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Emergency Contact for Woodland

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Woodland Hospitals *

Woodland Healthcare
1325 Cottonwood St
Woodland, CA 95695
(530)662-3961

Sutter Davis Hospital
2000 Sutter Pl
Davis, CA 95616
(530)756-6440

Sutter General Hospital
2801 L St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916)454-2222

Mercy General Hospital
4001 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916)453-4545

UC Davis Medical Center
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916)734-2011

Shriners Hospital Northern California
2425 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916)453-2000

Sutter Memorial Hospital
5151 F St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916)454-3333

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
2025 Morse Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916)973-5000

Sutter Center for Psychiatry
7700 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)386-3000

Heritage Oaks Hospital
4250 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916)489-3336

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916)688-2000

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
7500 Hospital Dr
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916)423-3000

Sierra Vista Hospital
8001 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916)423-2000

VacaValley Hospital
1000 Nut Tree Rd
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707)446-4000

Mercy San Juan Hospital
6501 Coyle Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)537-5000

Sacramento VA Medical Center
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916)843-7000

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
One Medical Plz
Roseville, CA 95661
(916)781-1000

NorthBay Medical Center
1200 B Gale Wilson Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)646-5000

Kindred Hospital Sacramento
223 Fargo Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)351-9151

Fremont Medical Center
970 Plumas St
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530)751-4000

Rideout Memorial Hospital
726 Fourth St
Marysville, CA 95901
(530)749-4300

Mercy Hospital of Folsom
1650 Creekside Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)983-7400

Telecare Solano Psychiatric Health Facility
2101 Courage Dr
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)784-2130

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