Question 1

what is the difference between ortho x-rays and regular dentist x-rays?

Accepted Answer

Radiographs: Cephalometric films taken by an orthodontist can be used to visualize the entire jaw, the maxilla, the skull, and the sinuses. From these films measurements can be made to compare growth patterns and jaw size to known averages. Routine periapical and bitewing films are used to check for cavities and periodontal bone loss. The are not the same.

Question 2

please advise what is the difference between ortho x-rays and regular dentist x-rays?

Accepted Answer

Lateral Ceph: A specific type of radiograph that orthodontists take allows the measurement of the teeth and jawbones and their relationships to fixed points in the skull. These measurements allow the orthodontist to diagnose and treatment plan malocclusions. Routine dental radiographs are taken to diagnose carious lesions and gum disease. That's the difference.

Question 3

what is the difference between dentist and dental hygienist?

Accepted Answer

Privileges: The difference in the amount of education affords each a set of privileges, determined by the state in which they are licensed. For the most part, a hygienist practices under the direct supervision of a dentist. Use your favorite search engine to research exactly what each does in maintaining and restoring your oral health.

Question 4

i want to know what is the difference between nhs and private dentists?

Accepted Answer

How they are paid: Nhs(national health service) dentists are paid by the government and work in areas where there is a lack of dentists available--low income, indian reservations, heavily rural areas, etc.  Private dentists work where they can make a living and are paid by their patients.  The types of procedures each does is based on their patient's needs and wants, but can be very similar.

Question 5

please help! what is the difference between a orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics dentist?

Accepted Answer

See below: And orthodontist  specializes in tooth movement as in braces
an endodontist specializes in root canals
a periodontist specializes in gum disease.

Question 6

why is it that when the dentist uses the regular lidocaine it does not work for me but the septocaine does?? what is the difference between the two?

Accepted Answer

Molecule Size: Although the below referenced article may be too technical to be of any use, in summary the smaller molecular size of the active ingredient in Septocaine may allow for better absorption into the bone for local infiltration. You may have really dense bone in the areas that needed treatment.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3589513/

Question 7

what is the difference between cosmetic dentist and orthodontists in getting invisalign treatment? which is better? i got mines with a cosmetic dentis

Accepted Answer

Specialists : An orthodontist is a specialist in braces and other orthodontic treatments like Invisalign. A cosmetic dentist does everything which includes crown and bridge and Invisalign and many other dental treatments. To be a provider Invisalign requires some training for general dentist. I am sure your cosmetic dentist is well trained and experienced  in the area.  Hope that helps.

Question 8

what is the difference between the nitrous oxide they give you at the dentist and the nitrous oxide they give you to go to sleep during surgery?

Accepted Answer

It's the same: Medical grade nitrous oxide. During surgery they give you more than just nitrous oxide.

Question 9

what is the difference between rigid and flexible partial dentures? i'm going to need them for my upper teeth, and would like more opinions than just my dentist's  about any differences or advantages to either kind. thank you.

Accepted Answer

You've : You've asked an excellent question and there will be many answers from the experts on this panel. Volumes can be written on this subject. I will keep my answer short.

Partial dentures can be fabricated with a variety of materials. The flexite material you are asking about is used in certain situations. It has no metal. It has clasps made of the same pink material as the denture base. The teeth are the same as other dentures. It is light and esthetic... But it has its problems. It can be adjusted by cutting away, but it cannot be repaired easily by adding acrylic. The clasps cannot be tightened. Many patients love them, but they need to be replaced rather that relined (refitted) to your mouth after a few years if your gums shrink away. Also, since the material flexes under your biting forces, it can put strain on your remaining teeth in ways a metal and acrylic denture would not.

A partial denture with a cast chromium cobalt frame and processed acrylic can be made to fit well, and adjusted very easily. Although the clasps are not esthetic, they distrubute the biting forces in sucha way that your teeth are not stressed as much. This type of partial can be relined, and repaired more easily.

So, to tell you which one would be better for you is hard, since i don't know which teeth are missing. I hope this info helps you make your decision.

Question 10

what's the difference between being a dentist and being an orthodonist?

Accepted Answer

Ortho is specialist: An orthodontist has specialized training in orthodontics for two years after dental school, and have an additional license to practice orthodontics only.There practice is limited to orthodontics only.

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