Hi Janet,
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the surgical and non surgical treatment of the gums and is most concerned about the health of the surrounding bone and the systemic risks associated with dental infection. An oral surgeon is a dentist who specializes in all phases of oral surgery. They are both surgeons but their individual skill is what sets them apart from one another. Both are capable of removing teeth and placing implants.
Tooth #13 is the second premolar on the upper left side and #14 is the first molar on the upper left side. So you can probably tell which number it is by the size of the tooth... the premolar is smaller than the molar.
You indicated that you attached some xrays... they didn't come through. Could you try again? I'd be glad to look at them......
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Janet N
Bryanna:
Thank you for your response! I have a consultation with a Periodontist in the morning. A friend who recently had an implant referred an oral surgeon who happens to be on my list of network physicians). Not sure the difference - does one have better credentials than the other? Do you prefer the use of on over another? I picked up my xrays from my Endodontist who is really super nice and she said extraction is probably indicated at this point as their may be a small crack in the tooth. Just for another opinion - since I'm not sure what I'm looking at - I've attached a copy of the xrays - BTW Endo says its #14 not #13? Although if I start from back right and count - I count it as #13... (?)
Thanks again, you're awesome!!
Janet
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