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About Dr. Randolph Myerson
Expertise
I am both an Orthodontist and a Pediatric Dentist, having been trained in both of these dental specialty fields. Orthodontics is the dental specialty that treats problems of tooth, bite and jaw alignment using braces and removable appliances. Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty also known as dentistry for children, which deals specifically with the dental problems of this special age group from infants to adolescents. I am also experienced in Forensic Dentistry, the application of dentistry to law enforcement and identification using dental records.
Experience
I have been in the private practice of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for over 20 years. Prior to that I served for three years on the Cleft Palate and Cranio-facial Reconstruction team at Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia and was an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. I also served as a dentist in the U.S.Air Force, stationed at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC.
Organizations
I am a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, as well as a member of the American Dental Association and the Dental Society of the State of New York.
Education/Credentials
I received my BA in Biology from Frankin & Marshall College in 1969, and my dental degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1973. In 1978 I received both my Certificate in Orthodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and my Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia after completing a three year Teaching Fellowship in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in 1978.
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Dentistry > Dentistry > head gear chin cup issue??
Expert: Dr. Randolph Myerson
Date: 10/8/2008
Subject: head gear chin cup issue??
Question
My 10 year old daughter is wearing headgear..(underbite)... The head gear seems to be wearing the lower gums on her front teeth...(we went back they made adjustments)... It now has worn the lower gums so they have a flap... Has this damaged her teeth permanently???
My feeling is the lower chin cup does not fit well... During the Dentist/Orthodontist seem to act like it is no big deal... After the adjustment it was to tight and pulled out the appliance... am I overreacting... I have lost confidence ... considering switching....
Answer
The headgear should not interfere with gingival health and it should fit properly so that it does not fall off during use. Since you are not satisfied with the response from your daughter's orthodontist, perhaps a second opinion examination with a different orthodontist is in order.
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