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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 Youngstown

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Nearby Youngstown Hospitals *

St Elizabeth Health Center
1044 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44501
(330)746-7211

Select Specialty Hospital Youngstown
1044 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330)480-2349

Forum Health Northside Hospital
500 Gypsy Ln
Youngstown, OH 44501
(330)884-1000

Belmont Pines Hospital
615 Churchill Hubbard Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330)759-2700

Mahoning Valley Hospital Boardman Campus
8064 South Ave
Boardman, OH 44512
(330)480-1250

St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center
8401 Market St
Boardman, OH 44512
(330)729-2929

Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital
8747 Squires Ln NE
Warren, OH 44484
(330)841-3700

St Joseph Health Center
667 Eastland Ave SE
Warren, OH 44484
(330)841-4000

UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley
2200 Memorial Dr
Farrell, PA 16121
(724)981-3500

Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital
1350 E Market St
Warren, OH 44482
(330)841-9011

Mahoning Valley Hospital Trumbull Campus
1350 E Market St
Warren, OH 44482
(330)675-5555

Sharon Regional Health System
740 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724)983-3911

Salem Community Hospital
1995 E State St
Salem, OH 44460
(330)332-1551

Jameson Hospital North Campus
1211 Wilmington Ave
New Castle, PA 16105
(724)658-9001

Jameson Hospital South Campus
1000 S Mercer St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724)658-9001

Spring Harbor Hospital
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207)761-2200

Ellwood City Hospital
724 Pershing St
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724)752-0081

UPMC Horizon Greenville
110 N Main St
Greenville, PA 16125
(724)588-2100

Alliance Community Hospital
200 E State St
Alliance, OH 44601
(330)596-6000

Grove City Medical Center
631 N Broad St Ext
Grove City, PA 16127
(724)450-7000

Regency Hospital of Ravenna
6847 N Chestnut St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330)296-2350

Robinson Memorial Hospital
6847 N Chestnut St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330)297-0811

Kindred Hospital at Heritage Valley
1000 Dutch Ridge Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)773-8480

Medical Center of Beaver
1000 Dutch Ridge Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)728-7000

East Liverpool City Hospital
425 W Fifth St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330)385-7200

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