What constitutes a broad smile? I tell my patients the “Julia Roberts look” but more and more I am hearing...
Bicuspid Extraction Disaster Averted
Beautiful ten-year-old Maggie arrived at my office with her sweet mother for Maggie’s FIFTH orthodontic consultation! She had already been...
Long Term Results of the Pinhole Surgical Technique
One question I am often asked by patients who are considering the Pinhole Surgical Technique® (PST) is: “How good are...
Oral Appliances: Orthopedic vs. Orthodontic Explained
A lot of patients ask me which oral appliances are used for what specific purposes. In an effort to better...
Must I Extract My Bicuspid Teeth Before Braces?
Almost every day I am asked by patients if bicuspid extractions are necessary before they can have braces. My reply...
Window to the Body
It has been said that if the eyes are the window to the soul then the mouth is the window...
Is Slenderizing Teeth Harmful to the Teeth? Should I Have a Second Tooth Extracted?
Here’s a patient scenario: “Both of my upper lateral incisor are sticking out but left lateral is more crowded and...
Should a Vacuum-formed Retainer Cover All Teeth?
Yes, a vacuum-formed retainer should cover all your teeth. And here’s an online post describing what can happen if it...
Will bicuspid extraction cause TMJ?
This online reader may be getting bad advice: “I have been informed by multiple ortho that the extraction of four...
Baby Pacifiers and Damaged Faces
The other day I was sitting in church sharing a pew with a young family. The mom was busy trying...
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