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Dentist Vs Orthodontist: The Fight of The Century
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What is the most well known clear aligner company that offers virtual consultations and 3D-printed aligners delivered directly to your door?

What is SmileDirectClub?

100

This orthodontic appliance uses a self-ligating bracket system to apply gentle, continuous pressure to the teeth, resulting in faster treatment times and fewer office visits.

What are Damon braces?

100

This term refers to the placement of brackets or attachments on the teeth to facilitate movement during orthodontic treatment.

What is bonding?

100

Botox injections are commonly used to treat this type of facial wrinkle.

What are frown lines or crow's feet?

100
How does a private practice handle insurance claims?

What is they submit your claims to the insurance company on your behalf.

100

This type of dental professional typically completes a specialized residency program after dental school.

What is an orthodontist?

200

This clear aligner company was founded in 1997 and is known for its patented SmartTrack material.

What is Invisalign?

200

This type of retainer is made from a clear plastic material and is custom-fitted to the shape of the wearer's teeth.

What is a Vivera retainer?

200

This term refers to the process of removing excess cement or adhesive from the teeth after orthodontic treatment is complete.

What is polishing?

200

This type of TMJ treatment involves the use of a specialized mouthguard to protect the teeth and prevent jaw clenching.

What is a TMJ splint or nightguard?

200

What are the four major sources of financing in an Orthodontic Practice?

What is Care Credit, Lending Point, Lending Tree & In House Financing.

200

This type of dental professional typically holds a DDS or DMD degree.

What is a dentist or orthodontist?

300

This clear aligner company is a subsidiary of Align Technology and offers clear aligners through licensed dentists and orthodontists.


What is ClearCorrect?

300

This type of orthodontic appliance uses a light, 3D-printed bracket system to apply targeted forces to the teeth, resulting in more efficient and precise treatment.



What are LightForce braces?

300

What is it called when a patient is not ready for treatment but the office put's them on a list to be contacted in the future?

What is a recall?

300

This type of sleep apnea is caused by a physical blockage of the airway.

What is obstructive sleep apnea?

300

If a practice doesn't accept Medicaid or State Insurance is that the end all be all for that particular patient seeking treatment.

What is No, most practices have affordable financing which makes it easy for these types of patients to make payments.

300

This type of dental professional typically uses advanced technologies such as lasers and digital scanners to perform minimally invasive dental procedures.

 What is a dentist?

400

What clear aligner company offers a nighttime-only treatment option?

What is Byte?

400

This type of orthodontic appliance is attached to the back of the teeth and uses a specialized wire system to apply gentle, continuous pressure to the teeth over time.

What are InBrace braces?



400

This term refers to the use of elastic bands or chains to connect the brackets or attachments on the teeth and facilitate movement.

What are ligatures?

400

This type of sleep apnea treatment involves the use of a specialized mouthguard to reposition the jaw and keep the airway open during sleep.

What is oral appliance therapy?

400
What is the term that is used to describe a practice that accepts all insurance types.

What is an In-Network Practice

400

This type of dental professional typically completes a residency program that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders.

What is an Orthodontist?

500

These aligners are made with TruGEN™, the latest innovation in clear aligner material. This aligner company advertises that their nearly invisible aligners are clearer, more comfortable, and stain less than leading brands.

What is Spark Clear Aligners?

500

This type of retainer is permanently bonded to the back of the teeth and is designed to maintain the position of the teeth without being visible from the front.

What is a lingual retainer?

500

This term refers to the removal of orthodontic appliances after treatment is complete.

What is debonding?

500

Botox injections can also be used to treat this type of headache.

What are chronic migraines?

500

What type of insurance plan contracts with healthcare providers to create a network of participating providers. Policyholders can receive care from any provider in the network, but they typically receive better coverage and lower out-of-pocket costs when they use providers within the network.

What is a PPO Plan?

500

This type of dental professional typically provides orthognathic surgery to correct severe skeletal malocclusions and facial asymmetry.

What is an Orthodontist?