Dec 23, 20202 minPandemic Stress causes tooth fractures and jaw sorenessIt’s great to see the Kids magazine back in action. So much has happened since the last edition. From the covid-19 to the hailstorm to...
Mar 5, 20202 minGrowth and Orthodontic PatientsI see patients of all ages from age 7 to 99 years old. Approximately 75% of my patients are under 18 years old and growth plays a factor...
Feb 6, 20202 minInvisalign? Not for my kid!There are many different clear aligner therapy systems out now that are used to straighten teeth. I currently use Invisalign’s clear...
Jan 2, 20202 minUnderbites Need Early InterventionThe upper and lower front teeth tend to erupt in the mouth around the age of 7. How they decide to come in can determine whether your...
Dec 5, 20192 minNew year’s dental resolutionsThe holidays are approaching fast, before you know it the new year will be here. What will be your New Year’s resolutions for 2020? Why...
Nov 7, 20192 minFun Facts about OrthodonticsMost kids and adults are conditioned to think of discomfort and tightness when it comes to braces. There is so much history and...
Oct 3, 20192 minWhy is my child’s new teeth yellow?Around the age of 6-8 years old, children begin the emergence of their front adult teeth into their mouths. It’s not unusual for parents...
Sep 5, 20192 minWhat do Laternflies and Cavities Have in Common?Pennsylvania was first invaded by the spotted lanternflies in 2014. The spotted lanternflies are indigenous to China, India and Vietnam....
Aug 1, 20192 minBack to School with BracesWhere did the summer go? It’s hard to believe it flew by so quick and its time to get back into the school routine. Just got braces...
Jun 6, 20192 minDigital TechnologiesTechnology is changing fast and the world of dentistry is taking part. Several procedures can be done more efficiently with technology...
May 2, 20192 minTraveling with BracesI love being an orthodontist! One of the best parts of my job is getting to know my patients and I especially love learning about where...
Apr 4, 20192 minWhat to expect on your first visitSo you are ready to explore orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child. How do you decide which orthodontist to see? You may have...
Mar 7, 20192 minTemporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)Advancements in orthodontics have allowed movements that were at one time thought impossible to become possible. Since their approval by...