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...
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...
Jan 4, 20182 minDental Intervention for Better SleepLast month I wrote about what sleep apnea is and the symptoms that occur from it. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive...
Nov 2, 20172 minJaw Surgery and BracesWhen most people think of the orthodontist they think braces. It does not normally cross their mind that surgery can be an option as a...
Mar 4, 20162 minTo Expand or Not to ExpandA palatal expander is a frequently used orthopedic appliance used in children and adults. There are many different types of expanders...