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| Subject | Date Asked |
| bent teeth | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: hi dr myerson my little 3 year old girl tripped and fell on cupboard and bent front tooth will the ... A: That depends entirely on the extent of damage done. This can only be determined by examination and ... | |
| false baby tooth | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: my 2 year old grandson fell and cracked his front tooth and the dentist pulled it now I wonder where ... A: You should have the child examined by a pediatric dentist who can best advise you regarding the ... | |
| Can the removal of upper premolar or lower incisor cause face sagging | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: Randolph Myerson I am 25 years old and went in for a braces consultation with my orthodontist. ... A: The undesirable facial changes that you describe are not necessarily due to extraction of teeth. It ... | |
| top incisors not yet come out | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: My daughter just turns 9. She lost her 2 top incisors teeth almost a year ago, but there is no sign ... A: Okay, this gets complicated. I'll try to keep it simple. Rapid Palatal Expansion (RPE) makes the ... | |
| top incisors not yet come out | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: My daughter just turns 9. She lost her 2 top incisors teeth almost a year ago, but there is no sign ... A: There are various different ways of treating crowding, and rapid palatal expansion is certainly ... | |
| shifted front teeth | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Yesterday the orthodontics took my daughter braces after 4 years and her front teeth are shifted to ... A: Without a complete evaluation of your son's bite, an examination of the original diagnostic records ... | |
| No lateral incisors | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Myerson, My almost 21 month-old daughter still does not have her upper and lower lateral incisors. ... A: If the lateral incisors are developing and they're delayed then they should eventually emerge if ... | |
| Enamel defects | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: My 5 1/2 year old daughter has enamel defects on her four first permanent molars. We're obviously ... A: The most frequent cause of enamel defects in the first permanent molars is some metabolic ... | |
| abnormal tooth eruption | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: My seven year old grandson's left lateral incisor has erupted through the gum above the baby tooth, ... A: You should make certain that your grandson is being seen by a dentist on a regular 6 month basis so ... | |
| teething problem | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: my daughter is 16 month old, but she has no teeth yet. i am worried,have consulted a pediatrication, ... A: I must admit that I am entirely unfamiliar with this medication so I did some research and consulted ... | |
| Abscess of primary molar | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: My daughter is 5 1/2 years old and the owner of some very poor teeth (although we do brush, floss ... A: Let me try to answer your two questions. "How painful or difficult is it to extract baby teeth?" ... | |
| Mild Overjet | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Myerson, My question is regarding my "mild" overjet about 5mm because of a protruded upper jaw (I ... A: This is a rather complex problem and there are many possibilities depending on the precise details ... | |
| Following supernumerary tooth extraction | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: Myerson, About three months ago my six year old son had a supernumerary tooth removed that was ... A: To answer your first question, this is not a normal situation so usual timing of tooth emergence is ... | |
| Soft Teeth | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: My sons pediatric dentist just told me that my 4 1/2 year old son should have two caps put on his ... A: First, I can't make a diagnosis based on the information provided, so I can't answer your questions ... | |
| 10 year old daughter hastooyh growing in front of other tooth | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: My ten year old daughter is very nervous when going to the dentist our dentist has no patience with ... A: First, I can't possibly know how to advise you regarding her teeth without completing an examination ... | |
| jaw/cheek | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: So I have TMJ and the other day it cracked like it always does when I yawn or eat or whatever, but ... A: This type of problem is not usually well understood by a medically trained physician. A dentist ... | |
| upper lateral incisor is missing | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 15 months old little girl her first tooth appear at age of 7 months ( lower central ... A: Right now there is nothing that you can do. Sometimes teeth don't come in because they are slow in ... | |
| I need a second opinion! | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old son recently had some dental procedures done about 6 months ago which included a ... A: Usually this type of infection is in the teeth which results in the gum abcess. If the front teeth ... | |
| delayed eruption? | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: My son is 12 years old. He had normal tooth development and had five permanent teeth by the age of ... A: By age 12 your son should have at least all eight permanent incisors and four permanent molars and ... | |
| Pediatric inquiry | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: On our last dental visit, the Dr. advised that the pinkish colour of my 6(almost 7) year old's ... A: Sometimes when a tooth is exfoliating or falling out it causes minor bleeding of the gum tissue ... | |
| length of time it takes for a permanent tooth to emerge after my child's lost his baby tooth | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My child lost one of his baby bottom lateral incisers naturally (meaning it had been loose for a ... A: There are several reasons why a permanent incisor might be delayed in erupting. Crowding is one ... | |
| Overbite options, insisting Orthodonist | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: Im 18 nd currently on orthodontic treatment. I have an overbite the comes too far out and my dentist ... A: You are trying to second guess your orthodontist. And that's a good thing because I understand that ... | |
| baby tooth | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: About 3 years ago, my 7 year old bumped his top front tooth and it turned brown. His dentist xrayed ... A: Without actually examining your son it's not possible for me to determine if this is a problem. It's ... | |
| Should I see a dentist or a general physician | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I just noticed a small hard growth under my tongue right where my whartons ducts are located.It has ... A: This is definitely a dentist situation. It is probably a blocked salivary duct and is sometimes ... | |
| teething | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My 14 month grandson has no teeth at all is there a concern i know late teethers have better teeth ... A: Yes, this is somewhat late to have not yet had any teeth emerge, but it's not unusual to have a ... | |
| Toddler's bite | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 hear old daughter who cannot bite with her front teeth. When she bites down, only ... A: A child of this age should be seeing a pediatric dentist for routine dental examinations. The bite ... | |
| Lateral Incisors Not Descending | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: My son, who will be 8 in November, lost his upper right lateral incisor 13-14 months ago and his ... A: It is unusual for teeth to take this much time to emerge after the loss of their primary analogs. ... | |
| Toddler Chipped Front Tooth | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, Thank you for your time. My son just learned to crawl out of his crib yesterday, and ... A: While it is true that veneers and bonding can be done to restore a fractured permanent tooth, it is ... | |
| baby canine abcess | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old son saw a pediatric dentist that did not use x-ray. This dentist filled 4 of his ... A: I question the failure to take diagnostic x-rays during the initial examination. I could understand ... | |
| front tooth shaking | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: My daughter who is two and a half year old fell from the sofa and got hurt in her front teeth . ... A: Without a proper examination and x-rays it's just not possible to predict what will happen with that ... | |
| Adult Teeth Crowding | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: My seven and a half year old son has fairly severe crowding in both his upper and lower front teeth. ... A: I prefer to avoid early extraction of primary teeth at this age unless there's a chance that one or ... | |
| pain on teeth with silver crown | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old son got silver caps on 6 teeth about a month ago but the last day or two he's been ... A: It's not possible for me to make a diagnosis based only on your brief description. However, it's ... | |
| Swollen Gum | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I noticed what seems to be a boil or large pimple on my 2-year old daughter's front upper gum, when ... A: The presence of a gum boil indicates that the nerve of the tooth is infected. Generally, this can ... | |
| teeth | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: what are the dis advantages of pulling a molar teeth of a 4 year old child? because it always ... A: Losing a baby tooth too early can result in the other teeth shifting. When this happens it can ... | |
| Root Canal | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: my 4 year old son was playing star wars with a blanket wrapped around him and fell on his face. In ... A: The incisors are not usually replaced by permanent teeth until age 6. The darkening of those teeth ... | |
| Infant eruption cysts | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: My 14 month old son has 3 eruption cysts, 1 of them with the well-documented bruised colouring, ... A: Eruption cysts are associated with erupting primary and permanent teeth. They appear as bluish and ... | |
| TADs for gummy smile | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 25 years old & have been wearing braces (for second time) for 16 months and the treatment is ... A: Excellent question. Until recently, the only reliable treatment of that "gummy smile" or "maxillary ... | |
| over-crowding | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My 8 year old son has all his adult front teeth, nice and straight. He still has a total of 12 adult ... A: This is the time to initiate a relationship with an orthodontist who can periodically monitor your ... | |
| Habit Device and Frenectomy in 3 Year-old | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I took my 3.5 year-old daughter to a pediatric dentist today. She sucks her pointer finger when she ... A: I'm not sure how well a 3 year old will tolerate an appliance in the mouth. I'm not too optimistic ... | |
| concerned mother | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: my 4 year old was playing baby with her friend. she used one of those baby bottle toy and put it in ... A: Unfortunately, that degree of trauma may have damaged the tooth to the point where the nerve has ... | |
| depress with 2nd time treatment of braces. | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: Myerson, this is my 2nd treatment. The first treatment i had crowded teeth with bucked teeth(canine) ... A: The answer to your question requires an examination as well as a careful study of your x-rays and ... | |
| Bleeding of the gums with my nine month old son. | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I am a new mom and I recently started brushing my son’s teeth now that he has his top four coming ... A: If there is a chance that your infant will swallow the toothpaste then you should not use it. This ... | |
| 2 year molar not erupting | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Myerson, My 33 month old son is suffering with the eruption of the last of his 2 year old molars. ... A: The delay, discomfort, swelling and purple bruising suggests an eruption hematoma. This is nothing ... | |
| is it necessary to extract a baby incision tooth? | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: i had an inquiry last august regarding my 8 year old first molar extraction. our dentist extracted ... A: I don't have enough information about your child to provide you any advice right now. The answer to ... | |
| Jaw popping after having braces | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Randolph Myerson, I had braces for 18 months and after about four months of having them ... A: The symptoms you've mentioned indicate a problem in the jaw joint which may be out of alignment. ... | |
| question | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: My 6 year old daughter was referred to an orthodontist after our dentist noted she had a posterior ... A: There is a profound relationship between oral airway, tongue posture and the development of the jaws ... | |
| OPG X-ray | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: How much does OPG X-ray cost and what are the benefits..... Thanks A: The orthopantomogram or panorex is an x-ray film taken on a special machine. The radiograph shows a ... | |
| white/yellow spot on 10 month front teeth | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old son who's top two front teeth erupted approximately 2 weeks ago and appear to ... A: I see these types of spots occasionally on the face of primary teeth, most often associated with the ... | |
| infant cavity | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: My 7 month old son has a cavity in the center of his first tooth. The tooth has not grown in ... A: Certainly your son should be seen by a dentist. I would recommend that he should be examined and ... | |
| Shifting top front teeth | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a 49 year old woman not yet exhibiting any symptoms of menopause. I had braces as a teenager ... A: This is something that we often see so I would call it usual but not normal since it can continue to ... | |
| EYE TOOTH | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: MY 13 YEAR OLD SON HAS HAD 2 SURGERIES TO EXPOSE HIS "EYE TOOTH" AND THE ORTHODONTIST HAS BEEN ... A: I'm not in a position to provide you with a treatment plan since I don't have access to critical ... | |
| Our Daughters Broken Smile. | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: Our 2.5 yr old daughters top front 4 teeth were removed by a hospital dentist who had no business ... A: There is an appliance called a "pedi-partial which is intended to replace the four upper incisors. ... | |
| braces | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: i went to my orthodonist yesterday and his assisstant was only suppose to put a heavier wire in. ... A: The assistant probably bonded an attachment or a bracket to one of your teeth. The process uses a ... | |
| Use of plastic retainers | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: About 18 years ago, when I was around 40 years of age, I had my upper teeth straightened using a ... A: Anton, Great questions! Your detailed account tells me that your teeth are shifting slightly if the ... | |
| Undescended teeth? | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an eight year old boy. 2 years ago he had most of his teeth removed by surgery. The dentist ... A: First, if it's been more than 6 months since his last dental examination he should be seen by a ... | |
| preventing white spots | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 9 months old and I was wondering the best way to prevent her from getting white spots ... A: Your body regulates how calcium is used. Taking too much calcium will not adversely affect the ... | |
| preventing white spots | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 9 months old and I was wondering the best way to prevent her from getting white spots ... A: Most white spots on the permanent teeth are caused by excessive fluoride ingested during the years ... | |
| Eruption of Permanent Dentition | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a Certified Dental Assistant in Canada and have a question regarding my 7 year old son. He has ... A: Generally, the primary teeth will eventually exfoliate without the need for extraction if given ... | |
| Bruxism in 9yr old girl | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: Myerson, My nine-year-old child suffers from bruxism, she has a mix of permanent and baby teeth. ... A: You have asked me a question that must be answered on the basis of my training and experience. It ... | |
| 2nd opinion | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My stepson had braces for 2 years and retainers for the last year. He is 16 yrs old and is still ... A: Jaw growth can continue through the late teen years, especially in boys. Fortunately, the continued ... | |
| occlusal adjustment | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My son is six years old and his permanent two middle teeth on the bottom are coming in behind the ... A: Removing the baby teeth is okay but is probably unnecessary as they will fall out eventually. I ... | |
| Losing baby teeth, how long and are red gums normal? | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 5 years, 5 months old and has her first wobbly tooth. It became wobbly about 2 ... A: The sequence of tooth loss is quite variable and in this case it doesn't necessarily indicate a ... | |
| 17 month knocked tooth loose | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: my 17 month old fell face forward and bumped his mouth on the coffee table, his gum sround his front ... A: At this point there is very little that can be done for that tooth. Either it will heal properly by ... | |
| Baby molar came in completely sideways | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I was just brushing my 3 year old daughter's teeth and noticed that her final top right molar that ... A: It is not normal for a primary tooth to emerge sideways, however this does not necessarily indicate ... | |
| Pointed teeth and missing molars at 22 months | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: My little girl is 22 months old. She has 9 teeth total. Her top central incisors are nice, normal ... A: The only instances I've seen this is with ectodermal dysplasia and sometimes without any other ... | |
| intrusion | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: i have been using an invisalign expander for a while now. it seems that since i have been using it ... A: The movement of teeth with orthodontic appliances is a complicated matter and depends on the ... | |
| Missing adult teeth in a six year old | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: My six year old daughter had her first panoramic Xray revealing she has 18 missing adult teeth. Her ... A: There are several very rare syndromes associated with multiple congenitally missing teeth. You may ... | |
| Braces and adjusting bite | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I am in my 40s and have been wearing braces for over 1.5 years to deal with a cross-bite. My ... A: The correct bite is one that is guided by both the jaw joints as well as the musculature. If ... | |
| all permanent teeth came in front of all baby teeth | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: My granddaughter is 12. None of her baby teeth have fallen out and all her permanent teeth have come ... A: Usually when a permanent tooth emerges and the baby tooth has not fallen out it is advisable to ... | |
| Me Again.! | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Im Nirvana Again. And Will I Have To Have Surgery To Get This Off.? Heres A Picture. Sorry Yuuh Cant ... A: You should read my previous reply to your first question. From the photograph I can see that your ... | |
| My Gums. | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: My Gums Are Growing Over My Wisdom Teeth, They Arent Swollen Are Anything. Whats Wrong.? Do I Have ... A: First, I'm pretty sure those are your second molars, also called 12 year molars. The wisdom teeth ... | |
| Fused Tooth | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a fused tooth. She is 2 1/2. The pediatric dentist says that it has a big cavity ... A: This must be done as soon as possible since the problem will only get worse, more complicated, more ... | |
| 14 month old has teeth growing behind teeth | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My son is 14 months old and it looks like he is cutting two teeth behind his two top front teeth ... A: Without an examination or x-rays it's just not possible to know what is happening here. I very much ... | |
| brackets | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: She has just 11 years old and her orthodontist wants to remove her permanent teeth number 4,12,29, ... A: Sometimes orthodontic treatment requires removal of four teeth in order to properly straighten the ... | |
| Phase I for 7 year old | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Our family dentist has recommended Phase I treatment for my 7 year old son who has an underbite. He ... A: There are several good reasons for starting early orthodontic treatment, even though there are still ... | |
| Crossbite | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Our family dentist has suggested Reverse Pull mask for the crossbite of my 7.5 years old daughter ... A: The information provided by the orthodontist is correct. You need to understand that this is a ... | |
| crossbite class 3 in 15 year old | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Have found out my 15 year old daughter has a crossbite, class 3. Doc offered several solutions. ... A: First, I am extremely limited in my understanding of the bite problem since I have not seen any ... | |
| some question | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: im dental student ,could you answer me for the following question and thank you. Class III skeletal ... A: Good questions. Class III: In the example you give the protraction mechanics will not work properly ... | |
| overnight swoolen gum and pain | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: My gum on the last tooth on the lower jaw on the left side has swollen up over night and kept me up ... A: The most likely cause of this problem is food caught under the gum. This will probably require ... | |
| Crossbite | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Our family dentist has suggested Reverse Pull mask for the crossbite of my 7.5 years old daughter ... A: I don't really understand the difference that 6 months one way or the other can make in the success ... | |
| Oral sedation for a 4 yr old | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: My son is 4 and has to have oral sedation for crowns. Im very nervous cause hes very light weight ... A: The use of oral sedation in dentistry for children has been in practice for many years and is a safe ... | |
| tooth decay head pain | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: from last sunday im experiencing a very bad pain at 1 point above my rt ear.pain almost rt side of ... A: When tooth decay first starts there is never any pain associated with it, but as it gets worse it ... | |
| Jaw Popping with Braces | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and got my braces on about a year and a half ago. Recently, my jaw has been ... A: The popping is a sign that your jaw joint is out of alignment. This is often the result of some ... | |
| dentistry/braces | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: in these past couple of days my teeth have been hurting alot.every time i would chew my tooth on the ... A: This does not seem like the usual discomfort that occurs when braces are first put on...especially ... | |
| mesioden | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have just done research about a very little tooth that i have right next to my front tooth and ... A: Theoretically that is all possible however the devil is in the details. That is to say, there are ... | |
| Missing Permanent Teeth and Orthodontics Part 2 with picture | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 12 years old and is missing 3 permanent teeth. Her teeth are crowded and coming in ... A: There are still several unanswered diagnostic details which figure into a proper treatment plan. ... | |
| orthodontia/braces | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: My son, who is just turning 15, had braces put on last May, making that a total of 9 months. After ... A: The jaw popping suggests that there is a problem with the jaw joints. The first step is to stop the ... | |
| retainer question | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: After 3+ years of invisalign + elastics, I am now considered done. I originally had a significant ... A: Fixed wire retainers can make it difficult to properly clean those lower incisors so to that extent ... | |
| permanant Teeth growing behind baby teeth | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My son is 6 1/2 and finally got two loose teeth on the bottom in the middle a few weeks ago. He has ... A: This is your first indication of just how crowded your son's dentition will be in the future. ... | |
| Baby teething | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My six-month old cut her first tooth, the lower right incisor, last week. Now she has begun ... A: The teething process is uncomfortable and this is just her way of dealing with it. You're doing ... | |
| Baby Teeth | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: My sons bottom central incisors came in around 6 months. But his top central incisors are still not ... A: Regarding why the laterals came in before the centrals there is no explanation other then we ... | |
| reddened gum around new teeth | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 22 months old and i'v brushed for her with very soft brushes since her first teeth ... A: The painful and unusual gum appearance may be attributable to an oral virus which usually resolves ... | |
| retainer question | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: After 3+ years of invisalign + elastics, I am now considered done. I originally had a significant ... A: Since I don't have any detailed clinical information about your situation I will make some general ... | |
| laughing gas | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: He has a cavity he had it filled twice on his two front teeth that cross. Now the dentist wants to ... A: Laughing gas or nitrous oxide/oxygen is a very safe and pleasant way for children to relax when ... | |
| cavity in two year old | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: my grandsons two front teeth have a brown like stain on the front teeth and each tooth has like a ... A: Decay will steadily progress until it undermines the entire tooth and causes a nasty infection. The ... | |
| Temporary versus permanent braces | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: please help. I'm 20 years old & I've only recently decided to have my open bite corrected. gone to ... A: At age 20 your muscular pattern is well established and the prospect of eliminating the tongue ... | |
| My 6-year old needs an extraction | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My 6-year old son had a filling done about 2-3 months ago on his molar (2nd from the back, lower ... A: I see nothing on that x-ray that would indicate that an extraction would be necessary at this point. ... | |
| root canal | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: if you need a crown do you also need a root canal if tooth is still ok? A: The short answer is no. A root canal is necessary if the tooth is non-vital which means the nerve ... | |
| oral cancer in 15 year old? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: , I just took my 15 year old son to the dentist for his six month check. He said he found an ... A: It is extremely unusual for this to be a cancerous lesion in a teenager. There are many more ... | |
| 6 year-old's Crown/Cap | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: My 6 year-old daughter got a silver crown on her tooth (upper right, 4th from the front). I noticed ... A: The numbers indicate the size and type of crown and should disappear in time with routine brushing. ... | |
| Pointed Teeth | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: my son is 16 months old and has 5 teeth, the bottom 2 are very pointed and sharp and shaped like a ... A: There is often no particular explanation as to why some teeth develop in an unusual manner. I have ... | |
| Tooth Extractions for 5 year old | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My son needs to have both first primary molars extracted (lower jaw) because they are infected (with ... A: My practice is to place the space maintainers as soon as possible...usually within one month of the ... | |
| Tooth Extractions for 5 year old | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My son needs to have both first primary molars extracted (lower jaw) because they are infected (with ... A: Once the first primary molars are removed the second primary molars will start to move into the ... | |
| My 6-year old needs an extraction | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My 6-year old son had a filling done about 2-3 months ago on his molar (2nd from the back, lower ... A: I certainly can't make a treatment recommendation without an examination and an x-ray. When decay ... | |
| 22 mo. old niece has tooth decay | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: My 22 mo. old niece was seen by a hygienist at our health unit about 3 months ago. She said the ... A: Unless the infection spreads beyond the tooth there is no antibiotic treatment that can help. The ... | |
| 22 mo. old niece has tooth decay | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: My 22 mo. old niece was seen by a hygienist at our health unit about 3 months ago. She said the ... A: By all indications your niece has active tooth decay. This is actually an infection that will ... | |
| Herbst appliance cause TMJD? | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: When I was younger I had metal of some sort in my mouth for almost 10 years ranging from just ... A: I don't believe the Herbst appliance is the source of your pain since I presume that the Herbst ... | |
| Q&A | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: what is the treatment plan for a tooth intruded bucally,lingually, mesially, distally in a young ... A: A proper treatment plan needs more information than you've provided. I would need to review a ... | |
| age of braces | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: understanding all situations are different for all children, is there an age that is appropriate to ... A: Yes. The proper time to start orthodontic treatment will vary greatly depending on the ... | |
| Unaligned Bite | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 44 yr old female, who at the age of 11 wore braces on my upper teeth for 3 years (2 years on ... A: There are many causes of severe headaches. Some may be related to problems with the bite but many ... | |
| Cavity in partially erupted permanent molar | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Our dentist says my 6 year old's xray shows a moderate cavity in #19, her partially erupted ... A: You may be able to find a pediatric dentist who will also expose the tooth, however doing both ... | |
| Wrap Around/Biteblock Retainer Serving as a Night Guard | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Myerson, I wore my retainers for about 10 years since getting my braces off. Last year, I started ... A: Since I don't have a specific understanding of your present and prior situation I can only answer ... | |
| From dental stability and health to rehab | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I received braced 4 years ago. A 1.5 year treatment plan for a 12mm bilateral posterior crossbite. ... A: You undoubtedly have an extremely difficult situation. You need to find an orthodontist, surgeon ... | |
| Wrap Around/Biteblock Retainer Serving as a Night Guard | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Myerson, I wore my retainers for about 10 years since getting my braces off. Last year, I started ... A: There are numerous different types of appliances that are used as retainers. Unfortunately, I am ... | |
| 15 month old needs fillings | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: We went to the dentist this morning and the dentist found some cavities. Three are minor, but the ... A: If the decay is very deep and it is not treated right away then you risk some consequences including ... | |
| Root canal | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is three years old. Is it safe to do the procedure of root canal on front tooth which is ... A: The procedure is frequently done with children of this age due to severe decay and there are ... | |
| Orthodontis wants to remove peg lateral incisor | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is missing her right lateral incisor, but has a left peg lateral incisor. Our ... A: It has been my experience that the placement of canines in the lateral incisor positions does not ... | |
| full treatment verses half treatment | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I am 27 years old. I went to orthodontist in June as my one lateral incisor front tooth is turned ... A: Certainly I can't tell you what to do with your treatment options. That decision is up to you ... | |
| braces +hypocalcification + trauma | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My son, age 11, has a slight overbite and has been advised to have braces fitted. I am a little ... A: The hypocalcification may be a complicating factor but that depends on how severe it is. It may ... | |
| Pain from Quad Helix Spacers | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My 10-year old son was supposed to have a quad helix placed on his upper pallet today; however, the ... A: This extent of pain is quite unusual for that procedure. I have been using the quad helix appliance ... | |
| extremely sensitive to nickel / swollen tongue /was on C-pap before identifying food sensitivities | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I would like to replace the wire behind my front teeth with something nickel free and ... A: I will limit my response to your question about an alternative, nickel-free retainer since I am not ... | |
| undescended molar | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: my 15yr old brother is about to get braces. We found out that he has an undescended molar. ... A: This is actually a simple question about a rather complex situation which requires more information. ... | |
| 3.5 year old lost her tooth | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: My 3.5 year old daughter fell and lost her front tooth. The tooth went through the lip and she has ... A: You said "The tooth came out completely from the root." I don't know what you mean by this. If it ... | |
| Indication of significant crowding | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has both lower front teeth erupting behind her baby teeth. She has lost one of the two ... A: Often it becomes necessary to remove the two baby teeth if they don't loosen up on their own. If ... | |
| Jaw Expansion | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My 14 years old daughter was told surgical proceduce is necessary to correct her upper smaller jaw. ... A: Unfortunately, there is no alternative that I can recommend. You'll notice in the photographs that ... | |
| "Shark teeth", 6 yr old concerned about appearance of | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has both lower front teeth erupting behind her baby teeth. She has lost one of the two ... A: It sounds like your daughter is showing indications of significant crowding. Very often this early ... | |
| Tooth not erupting | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is going to be 11 years old, she lost her upper right canine almost a year ago, but the ... A: Routine x-rays are limited to the area between the teeth and would not usually show the area where ... | |
| Missing lower incisor in infant | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My little girl is 8.5 months old. She developed her 2 middle lower incisors at 5 months of age, then ... A: It might be significant or might not. There is often great variability in the timing and sequence ... | |
| Braces before Extraction? | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: My lower molars were removed some months ago, and the past few weeks I had headaches which were ... A: My advice is to do nothing else until you've had a complete evaluation and treatment plan done by ... | |
| Tooth not erupting | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is going to be 11 years old, she lost her upper right canine almost a year ago, but the ... A: This is certainly not normal and indicates that further examination is necessary. Three ... | |
| Braces on theeth with enamel hyoplasia | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Some of my daughter's teethe partial enamel on the. It seems it had begun to develop but was ... A: It seems to me that the structural integrity of several of the teeth is severely compromised. These ... | |
| Moving front teeth | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had braces for 8 months so far. Sometimes when I yawn or apply pressure to my front teeth I ... A: Your first question pertains to movement of the front teeth. This depends on the amount of ... | |
| 13 year old "misdirected" tooth | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: My question pertains to my daughter who has a lower incisor that is growing/moving the wrong way in ... A: Lower impacted teeth are a real problem to deal with. Typically an upper impacted tooth can be ... | |
| Black stains | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: My seven year daughter has four permanent teeth newly coming,All the four teeth have black stains, ... A: Black stains are often caused by iron in the water or in vitamins or sometimes by some other food or ... | |
| 13 yr old daughter has one front tooth | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has been through so much with her teeth-she has had 9 pulled and 5 extra teeth ... A: Since I don't have any diagnostic information available I can only advise you that a second opinion ... | |
| Orthodontia; Dark Spot | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: To make a long story short I work for a dental company in Insurance Verification so I do not get any ... A: Without an examination I can only speculate on the nature of that dark spot. It certainly might be ... | |
| Toddler bumped teeth, out of place. | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: My 2 year old was in the bath this evening and I was dressing her 7 month old brother while she ... A: You've already provided the best emergency measures following this type of incident and your ... | |
| tooth decay | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: our son is 3 years and 8 months old. he has a set of 20 primary teeth. We noticed that his teeth ... A: Tooth decay is an infection and if it is not properly treated the infection will destroy the baby ... | |
| open bite | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old daughter has a slight open bite and tongue thrush swallow, and a slight cross bite on ... A: My attitude about early orthodontic treatment is to limit the treatment to just a few types of ... | |
| Tooth Not Coming Down | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My 7 year old son lost his upper front right tooth over a year ago. The left front tooth has been in ... A: This can wait until January. An x-ray should demonstrate that there is nothing interfering with the ... | |
| Needing a second opinion | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My son chipped his tooth about a year and half ago and has recently developed an abscess on his gum ... A: It sounds like there is significant localized infection in the area of the upper four primary ... | |
| 22 month old had no teeth and today as 3 molars | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 22 month old that had no teeth yet. I took her to the Doctor about a month ago and the Dr ... A: This child is a very late teether and the teeth are emerging in a very unusual order. There's ... | |
| Toddler tooth extraction, half tooth left in gum | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter (3 years) fell and cracked her front tooth up into the crown. She had an ... A: Sometimes it's just not possible to get out the root portion of the fractured tooth. It's important ... | |
| Overbite treatment | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate your feedback on the current preferred methods to treat an overbite in an 11 year ... A: While you have provided a nice overview of your son's bite problem it is not possible for me to ... | |
| Jaw Clicking after treatment | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: My name is Zani and I am 39 years old. Had orthodontic treatment using metal braces to straighten ... A: The cracking in your jaw indicates a problem with your jaw joints or TMJ. This is something that ... | |
| Removal of Braces | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: My son has been wearing braces for over a year. We have gone to monthly tightening adjustments for ... A: First, it is my understanding that in most states (maybe all) it is illegal to withhold treatment ... | |
| missing the bottom 4 Front teeth | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Attached is the Panorama film for my child Pavly 10 years old ; could you please check it and ... A: Your son is also missing the lower right second premolar. Fortunately there is treatment for these ... | |
| Spacer | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter, age 5 currently, had a traumatic experience at a dentist in 2009 (age 4 at that time). ... A: An x-ray should show if there is any chance of saving the tooth or delaying it's extraction by ... | |
| Deep bite and hypermobility | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My 16 yr old son has had braces for 15 months now - these are to correct a deep bite. His teeth are ... A: This is a rather complex situation. There are many different factors that come into play when ... | |
| Spacer | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter, age 5 currently, had a traumatic experience at a dentist in 2009 (age 4 at that time). ... A: First, you should determine if there is any way to save the tooth or at least delay the extraction ... | |
| Root canal/crown or extraction for 19-month old | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My 19-month son has 4 upper front teeth decayed badly due to night feeding. I took him to see two ... A: If there is a reasonable chance to save some or all of those upper incisors I would support the ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth extraction and Orthodontics | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have some questions about my teeth and the decisions my orthodontist made with my teeth when I was ... A: 1. I don't have any information about your bite, jaw relationship, tooth alignment or pre-treatment ... | |
| Therapeutic pulpotomy w/ stainless steel crown and space maint.f un | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: My 5 yr old had a baby tooth extracted today. He also had therapeutic pulpotomy done with stainless ... A: The pulpotomy and crown procedure is intended to preserve the baby tooth until such time as it will ... | |
| 2 year old front tooth extraction | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I took my son to the pedidontist yesterday, and after xrays, as we suspected, the tooth has an ... A: I must admit that I'm at somewhat of a disadvantage since I've not done an examination, seen any ... | |
| Phase 1 Orthodontics for 6-year old | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, I was just advised to have "Phase 1 Braces" put on my six-year old daughter's upper ... A: The problem is this...when a tooth has insufficient space to erupt, if nothing is done and it left ... | |
| URGENT! 4 yr old massive dental work needed | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old granddaughter who has severe cavaties. Several months ago she went to a ... A: It appears that this child has severe dental infections which require some rather extensive ... | |
| questioning the need for braces | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: We were told that my 13 y/o son needs braces. He has a very small space between his 2 front teeth ... A: The remaining jaw growth will have very little influence on the positions of the teeth that are ... | |
| 1 year old tooth health / breastfeeding/ decalcification | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: My One year old daughter first Dentist appointment was today, I was alarmed to find out that she had ... A: Let's take your last question first. A fall that traumatizes a tooth can cause some significant and ... | |
| Hypoplastic teeth - 3 year old | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My 3 old has been diagnosed with hypoplasia in his bottom molers. He has holes in both molers and ... A: The development of the primary or baby teeth has already begun well before birth. At the time of ... | |
| Therapeutic pulpotomy w/ stainless steel crown and space maint.f un | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My 5 yr old had a baby tooth extracted today. He also had therapeutic pulpotomy done with stainless ... A: The discomfort that your son experienced following the procedure is rather unusual and it's not ... | |
| kid's teeth problem | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year's old son fell down and his top front tooth became blue ...is it something to worry about ... A: There are several possibilities. Sometimes it's possible to just keep an eye on the situation and ... | |
| my 12 year old | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: my son is 12. i noticed today the tip of a tooth erupting horizontally on top of the upper left ... A: An x-ray needs to be taken to evaluate the position of the emerging permanent teeth and to see if ... | |
| kid's teeth problem | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year's old son fell down and his top front tooth became blue ...is it something to worry about ... A: If the darkening of the tooth does not improve after one week it may indicate that the tooth has ... | |
| Orthodontic retainers | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: My son had his braces off approx 3 months ago. He has a fixed bottom retainer and a removable upper ... A: Kathi, I am not aware of a generic, over the counter retainer. An effective retainer must be custom ... | |
| Black spot on my kids teeth | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: my 9 and half year old daughter has starting having black spots on most of her front upper and lower ... A: Those black spots may be the result of something in the food or water. Most often black spots are ... | |
| Discoloration of 8 year old's primary teeth | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old's 2 middle top primary teeth, which are a little loose, are beginning to discolor and ... A: I'm certain the discoloration is not the result of using that toothpaste. Sometimes when a primary ... | |
| Class 3 underbite in 6 year old | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: My beautiful little girl, 6 and a half, has a mild underbite. Class 3 I am told. She is close to ... A: I can't describe the treatment I would recommend until I've actually made a careful study of all the ... | |
| Abnormal Tooth Eruption | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Is is normal for a 19 month old not to have her upper lateral incisors yet? She has both her lower ... A: As you said, there is great variability in tooth eruption. If we were in my office right now I'd ... | |
| root canal | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My four(05/06/06) year old hit her tooth. It in turn is greying and is a little sensitive. The ... A: If a root canal procedure is necessary on one tooth and is not done this could result in an ... | |
| 13 year olds Orthodontist Evaluation | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My son is finally ready for braces. They will be put on in January 2011. First, he is having a ... A: Placement of implants must be delayed until all tooth eruption is complete. Even after the ... | |
| My 10 years old has big teeth and overlap issue | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year old son has lot of issues. 1) His first two upper teeth are inwards and pushing the lower ... A: Without having access to an examination, photographs, x-rays and other diagnostic information I ... | |
| crooked front tooth at end of treatment | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: So my daughter has had braces for a year and four months, and her teeth are pretty much all ... A: You should not allow the braces to be removed until you are satisfied that the teeth are straight ... | |
| Underbite | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 32 years old and have a slight underbite - my lower jaw protrudes in front of my upper (I ... A: David, This may turn out to be far more complicated than you've imagined. There are a number of ... | |
| child who has tooth filled yesterday now has sore and swollen gums and face | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I took my 5 year old son in yesterday to have a filling in a tooth that had a cavity that was picked ... A: If the treated tooth was in the lower jaw then it may be that your son bit himself while he was numb ... | |
| dental extraction in diabetics | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: what is the cut off blood glucose level that contraindicates dental extractions. need further ... A: This is a medical question that must be asked of the physician managing the individual's diabetes. ... | |
| The right age for braces . | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My 13.5 age son has just been advised to have braces, to firstly correct an over-bite and then to ... A: You've asked a simple question about a very complicated aspect of orthodontic treatment. I'll try ... | |
| White streak on newly erupted front tooth | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: .I hope you can help me as I am in a panic. My daughter lost her first tooth..bottom front in May. ... A: From your description I really can't understand what you are describing. I would really need to do ... | |
| my son's teeth | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: My son is 15 months old and his top central incisors are almost completely in. It is obvious that ... A: This is not commonly seen in primary incisors. It is sometimes associated with supernumerary teeth ... | |
| Orthodontic pain | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a rather unusual dental complaint. I had Invisalign braces and then had my teeth bleached by ... A: I very much doubt that the trays caused damage to the nerve of the teeth. It is far more likely ... | |
| my three year old having 2 teeth extractions | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My three year old daughter had an incident at the park and fell and hit front teeth, and chipped ... A: There are appropriate nerve treatments that can be done to save a primary tooth with a nerve injury. ... | |
| chlldren's teeth | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My 6 yr old daughter has a gap between her two front teeth, which appears to be widening. There is ... A: While the radiation associated with a panoramic radiograph is not excessive, the radiation ... | |
| chlldren's teeth | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My 6 yr old daughter has a gap between her two front teeth, which appears to be widening. There is ... A: Well, Scott, that's quite a gap in the middle of that adorable smile. I would probably have taken ... | |
| Son got hit on his front teeth | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My son about 1 year and 9 months got hit today (fell straight on the floor) on his front teeth. ... A: He should be seen by a dentist who can determine if the root of the tooth has been fractured. This ... | |
| 7 year old extraction vs pulpotomy | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: my 7 year old son has decay on several baby teeth that require fillings and two that require ... A: I, too, am puzzled by the second opinion, but I'm at a loss since I've not examined your child nor ... | |
| Toddler's teeth too crowded to emerge | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: My son is 23 months old. His front teeth are very crowded, so much so that his left cuspid has still ... A: You can certainly have your child seen by a pediatric dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric ... | |
| child tooth | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: my baby is 8 months old ,he has anterior tooth with decay so waht can i do A: You need to see a dentist who specializes in treatment of children and have that cavity treated. If ... | |
| Six year-old molars | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, My 6.5 year old son's molars are beginning to come in. He has recently had x-rays and ... A: There is no reason for alarm. Your child is in no discomfort and the dentist will determine if ... | |
| Smoking | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey I've had a cigar two months ago. Maximum 4 puffs. I'm too scared to go to the dentist after ... A: If you've been brushing and flossing for the past two months I doubt that the dentist will know that ... | |
| Switching dentist | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to start college soon and will be moving. If i start treatment for braces with one dentist ... A: Most orthodontists will accept a transfer of a patient during orthodontic treatment. You will have ... | |
| keeping permanent retainer clean | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Myerson, I have had my permanent retainer in for about 2 years. I visit my dentist every 6 months ... A: Your dentist is in the best position to evaluate the health of your gum tissue. Since your dentist ... | |
| Problem with Bonded Top Retainer | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I had my braces removed when I was 13. A retainer was bonded to my bottom teeth and I had a ... A: You have discovered the problem with an upper bonded lingual retainer. Because the lower incisors ... | |
| 4.5 year old boy: front tooth become blackish | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 4.5 years old son. Last week he fell in school and he was complaining about pain in front ... A: Sounds like the tooth did not survive the trauma. Darkening of the tooth indicates that the nerve ... | |
| lost retainer | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: My daughter, 17, went on a trip and forgot her retainers. I think they were thrown out by mistake. ... A: It would be best to contact the office on Monday to let them know about the lost retainers so they ... | |
| Baby teeth at 17? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am seventeen and still have three baby teeth. Is this common or a problem? When I saw my dentist ... A: There are two problems associated with over-retained primary teeth. In the first situation the ... | |
| Two front teeth broken - child 16 months old | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My 16 month old son recently fell over and severely broke his 2 front teeth (basically in half). I ... A: I definitely feel that saving these teeth is most important in order to avoid development of speech ... | |
| black horizontal line | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: my 17 month old son has 6 teeth total (has had that many since about 12 months) and in the past few ... A: Of course without doing an examination I can't be certain but it sounds like you're describing an ... | |
| open bite | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently noticed my just 2 year old has an open bite where his front top and bottom teeth don't ... A: There is no treatment for an open bite at age 2. Persistent use of a pacifier can be problematic, ... | |
| Braces changed shape of teeth in a bad way | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have had braces for 1.5 years. Ever since I had the braces, I've noticed my upper teeth moving out ... A: I may have inadvertently forwarded an incomplete answer to your question so I will attempt to ... | |
| does my 8 yr old son need spacer? | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: yesterday our dentist extracted my 8 year old son's upper primary first molar(the 4th tooth from the ... A: Interesting question and one that is important. You are correct in that the average age for ... | |
| removable versus fixed spacers/expanders | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old with various issues all stemming from the fact that her upper arch/jaw is too ... A: Certainly this is a very important question to ask when considering those two options. I have ... | |
| Fluoride (systemic) | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a practicing dental hygienist and there seems to be a controversy in my office regarding the ... A: Systemic fluoride supplimentation is beneficial during the period of time when enamel formation is ... | |
| Crown Care | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I posted a question earlier that may have confused the person who answered...Our daughter has ... A: I'm surprised that you did not receive instructions from the dentist who performed the treatment. I ... | |
| Impromptu Incisor Extractions in 6yr old | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: This afternoon my just turned six-year-old son learned how NOT to play tug of war with his friends. ... A: If I am to understand from your description that the two teeth which were lost were primary teeth, ... | |
| 18 month old - Swollen Red Gums | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: My daughter who just turned 18 months has Red Swollen Gums. I noticed this a couple of days ago. ... A: It is quite possible that this is a viral syndrome and will pass in 7-10 days. Meantime, it is ... | |
| 2 year old dental implants or bridge work | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: It appears by my research that a baby of two years old who had to have all teeth capped and the two ... A: The stainless steel crowns are often the only way to restore baby teeth if their structural ... | |
| will crowded teeth move? | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I had a lower molar pulled about 2 years ago. Since then, the two teeth that had overlapped a ... A: Often with the loss of a lower molar there is additional pressure on the other teeth. This can ... | |
| My Nine year old | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: IS he too young? Its affecting his speech and he is self conscious? I've gotten conflicting advice ... A: Some types of problems are best treated after all the primary teeth have been replaced by permanent ... | |
| Tooth extractions | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I took my 5 year old to the dentist yesterday and I wasn't very happy with their recommendation. ... A: The process of placing a cap or crown on a primary tooth first involves numbing the tooth and ... | |
| Tooth extractions | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I took my 5 year old to the dentist yesterday and I wasn't very happy with their recommendation. ... A: Primary lateral incisors can often exfoliate as early as age 6. The anticipated timing for your ... | |
| Tooth extractions | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I took my 5 year old to the dentist yesterday and I wasn't very happy with their recommendation. ... A: You've asked some very good questions which are very specific to your daughter's situation. Without ... | |
| loose baby teeth due to an injury | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My 13 month old daughter has 2 bottom teeth which were injured during a fall yesterday at her ... A: This type of injury may heal uneventfully but if there is a fracture of the root there will be ... | |
| jaw expansion in child | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I had never heard of this. A grandchild was told he needs it (after pulling a tooth)- then braces. ... A: Depending on the details of the bite problem it is sometimes necessary to have expansion done in the ... | |
| my 11 year old son and braces | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr.Myerson, I recently took my 11 year old son to orthodontist for first time per our dentist's ... A: In some cases it's best to start treatment early and take advantage of the potential for treatment ... | |
| teeth | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: hey in the last couple of days i have had my gap in my two front teeth become give and red and ... A: It seems that you've developed an infection in the gum tissue. This should probably be seen by a ... | |
| wisdom teeth (2) | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed because the one that had erupted was bothering me. The other three ... A: The presence or absence of a tooth can certainly affect the growth of the bone immediately ... | |
| Teeth filling for 2.5 yr old | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: My 2.5 years old kid has developed some formation / green colored substance over his teeth. Oflate, ... A: There are no alternatives to the recommended treatment. Tooth decay is an infectious process and ... | |
| Pulling Baby Teeth | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My son's permanent tooth has just started coming in on the bottom but his baby tooth is not at all ... A: A pediatric dentist is the recognized specialist for the management and dental treatment of children ... | |
| teeth pushing forward | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: i had put metal braces almost 8 years back at age 22 . ihad them on for 1 and a half years. but ... A: Unfortunately, I am at a total loss to answer your question since I don't know anything about your ... | |
| help me plz | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: i am varshini krishnan, 15 yrs old. i get frequent cavities. i had my first cavity when i was 10, i ... A: First, drinking or not drinking milk has probably not had any influence on your decay problem. ... | |
| 17 month old with exrta tooth | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I had been watching carefully for my daughter's teeth and thought she had gotten her top right ... A: Extra teeth occur not too frequently in children. Usually they need to be removed before they ... | |
| 7 year old tooth extractions | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: Myerson- Our son is 7 and his dentist has told us he needs to have 6 baby teeth pulled. His teeth ... A: Often with crowding at this age the normal exchange of baby teeth for permanent teeth doesn't occur ... | |
| pedia root canal surgery | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: im raissa.my 3 year old son has been complaining of pain and not able to eat.i had him checked by a ... A: You received poor advice from your pediatrician. Delaying this dental treatment risks a dangerous ... | |
| Braces | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My daughter had braces from 14 to 17 1/2. She is twenty and the orth has indicated her jaw grew ... A: It is quite possible that late jaw growth can result in changes that could require additional ... | |
| crossbite | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a single tooth that is crossbitten. It is on my lower right side 2nd molar from the front. It ... A: The question you ask pertains to your very specific set of circumstances. In the absence of any ... | |
| mouthguards and retainers | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Myerson, I wear upper retainers after braces. The bottom ones I wear from time to time. I need a ... A: I'm not aware of a "2 in 1" deal. The mouthguard becomes your upper night time retainer so you ... | |
| mouthguards and retainers | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Myerson, I wear upper retainers after braces. The bottom ones I wear from time to time. I need a ... A: Typically, the night guard is worn on the top teeth and if it is made properly it can also serve as ... | |
| ANTERIOR OPEN-BITE...PLEASE HELP! | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr. old male with an anterior open bite caused by tongue thrust and also have a slightly ... A: I'm sorry that I cannot be more specific with my comments. In the absence of an examination or ... | |
| braces for the second time | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Iam 17 year old girl having forward placement of teeth for the past 7 years.i have undergone ... A: Of course I cannot know what treatment would be necessary at this point since I have no information ... | |
| ANTERIOR OPEN-BITE...PLEASE HELP! | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr. old male with an anterior open bite caused by tongue thrust and also have a slightly ... A: First, let me say that the idea of removing your front teeth and replacing them with prosthetic ... | |
| Toddlers tooth turning a dark color | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: he was ok but she was crying for a couple of minutes and I did see some blood that I think was ... A: It is quite possible that the trauma can result in irreversible damage to the nerve of the tooth and ... | |
| Grey/Discolored Gum | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter lost her baby tooth about 6 months ago. Her permanent tooth has not come in ... A: Sometimes when a tooth is working its way through the gums there are tiny blood vessels that rupture ... | |
| Primary Lateral Incisor | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 7 years old. She will turn 8 on October 29th. In the front, she has a space where she ... A: Your dentist should be able to take an x-ray of the area to determine the status of the unerupted ... | |
| Best place to shave between teeth to make for more room? | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I had braces before & in the last few years I lost my retainer. Since then my teeth have moved ... A: While that is possible it will probably add significantly to the complexity of the treatment plan ... | |
| burn from filling | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My son , age 5, had a filling done yesterday. During the process the dentist mentioned something ... A: One possibility is a tooth conditioner called an etchant which is used to prepare the tooth surface ... | |
| Toddler Crown | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter had her first dental visit, she is 3 years old. The dentist says she has several ... A: When the decay is deep enough to jeopardize the integrity of the tooth it may be necessary to use a ... | |
| daugher's black tooth | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My 3rd year old's front tooth has started to discolour and looks grey. WE brush her teeth on a ... A: The most common cause of darkening of a front tooth is from trauma to the tooth. Although you can't ... | |
| stained teeth | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My 5yr old who I have taken to the dentist for happy visits since she was three and has beautiful ... A: Orange stains are uncommon and are usually caused by a particular bacteria in the plaque. The stain ... | |
| My son's molar is growing sideways | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: My son is 14 yrs old and his molar on the right side is growing sideways instead of straight. I was ... A: It is difficult to answer your question without a better understanding of the position of that molar ... | |
| Braces | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have switched dental providers and can no longer see my current orthodontist. How much does it ... A: Some orthodontists include removal of braces as part of the initial payment which is made at the ... | |
| Indirect pulp cap or pulpotomy? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Myerson. The last time I spoke to you was 3 months ago about my daughter, who needed dental work on ... A: Everything you say here is correct, but there are no absolutes when it comes to nature and healing. ... | |
| underbite in a 3yr | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I was playing with my son tonight when I noticed that his lower teeth sit in front of his upper ... A: In our practice parents are encouraged to be in the treatment room with their children if they ... | |
| Baby tooth trauma | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My 4yo daughter recently hit her mouth on the bed. Xray showed one top front tooth was dead and the ... A: My inclination has always been to recommend saving teeth if they can be saved. The unknown factor ... | |
| My two yr old daughter | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 2 yr old daughter's canine teeth she has all the others but not them.should ... A: You can certainly try to have x-rays taken but I question the value of doing that at this point. ... | |
| skin between two front teeth | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My little girl is 21 months old. I have only just noticed that she has skin that attaches to her gum ... A: This is certainly not an emergency situation. The tissue that you described is a normal part of the ... | |
| Baby's top teeh off center | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My 8 months old daughter got her bottom front teeth together in February just fine. The last 2 ... A: There is absolutely nothing that can or should be done at this time. I wouldn't begin to suggest ... | |
| Baby Teething not in the order | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My 1yr old daughter had her 1st tooth cut at 3months. At 7 months, she had her 2nd. Now she has 2 ... A: There is a terrific amount of variability in the timing and sequence of eruption of the primary ... | |
| dentinogenesis imperfecta and orthodontics | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Regarding my 12 year old daughter who has dentinogenesis imperfecta. It has been recommended that ... A: I cannot comment on the latest advances in restorative strategies since that is not my area of ... | |
| Dental Intrusion | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: My kid (7 years old) had a dental trauma (intrusion) while playing in Melbourne. It is the tooth no. ... A: This, of course is the essential question and the answer very much depends on how well the tooth and ... | |
| eye tooth removal and jaw development | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My child's dentist is requesting that the eye teeth be removed to make room for the permenant eye ... A: The early removal of a lower primary canine tooth can have some affect on jaw development, however, ... | |
| baby teeth | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 20months old and has a total of 8 teeth. Shes had these same 8 teeth for over ... A: There can be a great deal of variability in the timing and sequence of tooth eruption. In cases of ... | |
| Modified Essix Retainer Question | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I had upper and lower braces removed two weeks ago and was given Essix retainers to wear 24/7. Today ... A: The adjustment to the retainer creates a bit of pressure at one point. Until the teeth conform to ... | |
| pediatric spacers | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: My six year old daughter had two pulpotimies nearly a year apart. For some reason, they both ... A: The wire that connects the two banded teeth effectively joins those teeth together, so if each tooth ... | |
| incisor extraction, socket preservation | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Mayerson, i may need to have one of the mandibular central incisors extracted to shift teeth in ... A: Presumably the extraction is necessary in order to create space so the other teeth can be properly ... | |
| ortho vs general dentist | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, my orthodontist placed a brace on the lower teeth to align them for upper central and ... A: As an orthodontist I would find it necessary in this situation to have proper communication and ... | |
| New Orthodontist | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I got braces on three weeks ago. I recently found out that I am moving to another state very soon ... A: Generally, most orthodontists will accept a transfer patient unless the type of bracket or treatment ... | |
| Tooth positioner vs. invisalign for minor overcrowding and straightening | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I used to wear braces and then a retainer after. I lost my retainer and my teeth have slightly moved ... A: In my experience the Invisalign approach offers much more ability to make the correction. The ... | |
| Toddler tooth extraction | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: we have visited a paediatric dentist as our 13month yr old son clearly had problems with his top 4 ... A: The advanced stage of decay has seriously degraded the health of those teeth. The questions that ... | |
| 14 mo old, concerned about extraction | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: We took our 14 month old son into a pediatric dentist because of some discoloration and a chip in ... A: There is no alternative to the treatment plan you have been given. It is unfortunate that the ... | |
| Cavity | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just got back from the dentist and has a cavity in one of her baby molars. Are those ... A: Those baby molars will be replaced by permanent teeth at age 10-12 so it's important to keep them ... | |
| Dying Baby Tooth | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My 3-year old granddaughter's front tooth was injured and is now turning an awful gray --- she ... A: Until the status of the teeth is known it might be best to avoid any dental procedure since that ... | |
| Braces/Implants/Baby teeth | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old male who has two baby teeth (the cuspids or K-9s). I need to get the two cuspid ... A: A. Braces should come first before the implants since implants cannot be moved orthodontically and ... | |
| Teeth are "long and narrow" | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and got braces about 3 weeks ago. I have a large diastema between my 2 front teeth ... A: In my practice we come upon this situation from time to time and we always recommend completing the ... | |
| mesioden | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: My 20 month old daughter has developed an extra tooth between her front tooth and the next incisor. ... A: A mesiodens should be removed before it causes significant problems with the development of the ... | |
| new retainers and possibe side affect? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure who ask, but I recently had my braces removed and now I am wearing my retainers. But ... A: That is certainly a possibility but the more likely explanation would be the recently emerged wisdom ... | |
| Space maintainers for front teeth | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My 3.5 year old daughter fell and her four front upper teeth were removed. Does she need a space ... A: We usually simply cement the appliance in place without the need for any anesthesia. Generally we ... | |
| root reabsorption | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 13yo and we have been watching her reabsorption on her front teeth for about 2 years. ... A: Without having access to the diagnostic details of your daughter's case I can only make certain ... | |
| Bankrupt orthodontist | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I purchased Invisalign braces from an orthodontist. I also pre-purchased Vivera aligners. Towards ... A: The Biostar retainer should be just as good as the Vivera. As far as the remainder of your ... | |
| Sinking Primary Molar | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: My 8 year old son has sinking primary molar (K). They tell me it is ankylosis and that it really ... A: The problem with this ankylosis situation is that in time the tooth will disappear below the gums as ... | |
| Baby Root Canal - Novocaine Did Not Work? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: Myerson, My daughter is 5; I did not properly care for her teeth when she was a toddler, so we are ... A: There are times, especially when there is significant localized tissue damage, that numbness is not ... | |
| Tooth removal | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Five months ago my son had porcelain caps put on his front teeth. He had a injury to his teeth ... A: I would do an examination including x-rays to determine if the teeth can be saved by doing a ... | |
| my 16 month old.. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My daughter will be 17 months in a week and only has 4 teeth. Two on top and two on the bottom, she ... A: The timing and sequence of eruption of primary teeth can be quite variable. There is really nothing ... | |
| orthodontics | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We are a military family with two kids 17 and 15 that have braces. We are financially hurt, I am ... A: There are no stardarized fees for orthodontic procedures. I would suggest that you contact an ... | |
| 3 yr old | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: my son, who will be 3 on 4-11, fell and hit his mouth on a low window sill, he pushed his right ... A: Your son should be seen by a pediatric dentist. An x-ray will determine if the tooth is fractured ... | |
| Silver Caps for 5 year old | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a five year old that has one silver cap on her molar (it is the 3rd from the back) that she ... A: There is available a pre-formed crown that is white material fused to stainless steel. The problem ... | |
| 12 year old childs teeth sinking back into gums | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: my son is 12, but ever since being about 8 years old, his teeth started to sink back into his gum. ... A: You have described what is probably what is called "ankylosis" of primary teeth. This happens when ... | |
| Pulpotomy | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson- During a routine cleaning, I was informed that my 5 year has deep distal decay in his ... A: I will attempt to provide you with some general answers to your very important questions, but you ... | |
| expander/braces | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old who will be 8 next month. Her orthodontist said she needs an expander and ... A: Correcting the crossbite is something that should be done at this point. There are a few other ... | |
| Down Syndrome 2nd teeth sideways | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Seven year old son has centre front upper teeth, suddenly turning sideways, after they grew ... A: By this you seem to be indicating that the permanent teeth emerged normally and then once in place ... | |
| Baby Tooth - Fall exposing Root? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: He fell while walking up stairs onto a marble step. The emergency room doctor asked us to follow-up ... A: This is a watch and wait situation. An x-ray would indicate if the root is fractured and that would ... | |
| Angulation, extracting lower incisor, ortho | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, i'm male, 30's, missing upper #8,9 since childhood. Had a fixed bridge 7-10, it broke 2 ... A: Your doctor has access to all your treatment information including x-rays and other diagnostic data. ... | |
| Tooth filling | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two year and 4 month old son. One of his teeth on the lower left side needs cleaning and ... A: In planning dental treatment for a child of this age it is not reasonable to expect any degree of ... | |
| early loss of primary dentition? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My 5 yr old daughter has lost O & P and 24-25 have fully erupted. She has not lost E & F, nor are ... A: The timing and sequence of these teeth are quite variable and there's really nothing to do but hang ... | |
| late eruption in17month old | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: .i have a 17month old daughter and she has no teeth...our family doctor says just wait and may be ... A: I would agree with the doctor's advice and give nature some more time. Besides, there's nothing ... | |
| Top lip blocks upper teeth after using palatal expander | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: please can you help? When undergoing orthodontics a few years back, my doctor felt that using a ... A: Without knowing the details of your situation I suppose it can be done but it might require a ... | |
| Top lip blocks upper teeth after using palatal expander | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: please can you help? When undergoing orthodontics a few years back, my doctor felt that using a ... A: You've asked me to make a treatment recommendation, however to do that I would require an ... | |
| orthodontics | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: what is a super class 1 and a super class 3 molar relation A: These are not widely recognized classifications so I can only guess that a super class 1 is a bite ... | |
| Adult tooth not moving in | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter has braces, we had a baby tooth extracted in April 2009 so the adult tooth ... A: Usually there is significant progress over a one year period when applying orthodontic traction to a ... | |
| Expanders | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 12 and has narrow upper and lower palates with very crowded teeth. Her lower jaw also ... A: Good questions. Hope I can give you some good answers. Q: "Can expanders cause thining gums?" A: ... | |
| abscessed front tooth in 4yo child | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My daughter had her front tooth crowned about 2 years ago. Her dentist said he did root canals too ... A: Success in this type of treatment depends, in part, on the ability of the body to fight off the ... | |
| narrow smile | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: A: Correction of this problem that you feel may or not require surgery. It also may or not require ... | |
| Three Bottom Teeth in 1 year old | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned that my one year old girl has received her primary teeth in the wrong order. She has ... A: These teeth sometimes don't follow the typical order of emergence and usually that doesn't create a ... | |
| Missing teeth | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year granddaughter never got the teeth that are between the 2 front teeth and the eye teeth, ... A: Missing permanent teeth is a relatively uncommon condition usually affecting the third molars or ... | |
| ANTERIOR OPEN BITE | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr. old male with an anterior open bite. I have gone through a few months of treatment ... A: Eric, You've asked a very simple question that requires more than a simple answer. Without having ... | |
| thumb sucking habit | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: i myself is a dentist ,just passed out few months bacck and currently a general practitioner . my ... A: I have found that painting the thumb with a bitter material is not effective in modifying the ... | |
| palatal expander | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: sorry my question was confusing. One orthodontist wants to use a palatal expander for several months ... A: I'm going to try to give you some general answers without the benefit of adequate information ... | |
| toddler with tooth pain | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 23 months old and is being seen by a DDS for her bad teeth. I am in the process of ... A: Your child needs proper dental treatment now...not in May. Meantime, you can try to give her over ... | |
| spacers from ped. dentist or from orthodontist | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am unsure whether to use my daughter's pediatric dentist for her spacer (age 7) or to go to an ... A: The use of a space maintainer is something that most pediatric dentists and orthodontists have had ... | |
| Toothache and numbness in the jaw | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter needs root canal treatment but her dentist prescribed anti-biotics for her. The dentis ... A: The toothache is something that might not be unusual under the circumstances but the extensive ... | |
| Extraction of baby tooth and mesiodens | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: My son will turn 6 next month. He has not yet lost any baby teeth. He had his first dental x-ray ... A: Generally, I would expect that there should be no problem in waiting to remove the mesiodens until ... | |
| Small Teeth? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Myerson, My 10yr old son just had braces placed to prepare to expose and the gaps bracket an ... A: It sounds like you have a choice between bonding the upper lateral incisors to make them normal size ... | |
| upper and lower second molars | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Why is my orthodontist refusing to place brackets and wires on my upper and lower second molars when ... A: First, I would like to you understand that each orthodontist develops his/her own method of ... | |
| Another question to ask | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I was reading past Q&A and I just had one more question. Do all baby root canals need crowns? I know ... A: The determination is based on the dentist's experience with restoring teeth and the success the ... | |
| Dental caries needing root canal for 5 yr old girl | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I needed a second opinion on something. First, the story: My daughter who is 5 needs dental work ... A: From your report of your daughter's previous dental experiences it sounds like office sedation may ... | |
| 5 year old daughter has 7 cavities | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I just came from a pediatric dentist with my daughter. her original dentist found 5 cavities a month ... A: Pediatric dentists are specially trained in the treatment and management of children. I don't know ... | |
| Another question to ask | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I was reading past Q&A and I just had one more question. Do all baby root canals need crowns? I know ... A: We've been able to successfully restore primary molars that have had nerve treatment using composite ... | |
| Dental caries needing root canal for 5 yr old girl | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I needed a second opinion on something. First, the story: My daughter who is 5 needs dental work ... A: First, there is absolutely no similarity between stainless steel and amalgam. While they are both ... | |
| Class 3 underbite in child 8 | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 8 years old and has a class 3 underbite according to our orthodontist. She needs ... A: Many class 3 bite problems should be treated orthodontically starting at age 8 and in some cases ... | |
| Space maintainers for front teeth | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My 3.5 year old daughter fell and her four front upper teeth were removed. Does she need a space ... A: A space maintainer is not what's recommended. Your daughter should have a similar appliance called ... | |
| teeth | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: my friend has problems with her teeth and her daughter. She says they weren't born with enamel and ... A: It is true that some people are born with a deficiency of enamel on the teeth. This is called ... | |
| Gap in teeth after orthodontics | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am 28 yr old female. At the age of 27 I had orthodontic treatment to correct the aligmnet of my ... A: In my experience significant gaps between the teeth are not the usual status at the completion of ... | |
| Gap in teeth after orthodontics | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am 28 yr old female. At the age of 27 I had orthodontic treatment to correct the aligmnet of my ... A: It may be possible for the gaps to close but I'm not sure that will happen with the clear retainers. ... | |
| dental problem in child of 3 years | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: My three years old daughter is having problem of decaying in front three teeth teeth out of three ... A: A root canal treatment might have been possible at one time but it now sounds like it may be too ... | |
| Braces & surgery | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 15, she has a protruding lower jaw. As a todler she was larger than her peers and an ... A: There are two schools of thought on this issue. One group says that surgery should be done as early ... | |
| 14 month old has a green spot on her tooth. | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a green spot on her front top tooth, it has always been there, I even saw the spot ... A: There are two types of discoloration on a tooth. The first is extrinsic or on the surface. It is an ... | |
| dental problem in child of 3 years | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: My three years old daughter is having problem of decaying in front three teeth teeth out of three ... A: A root canal treatment can be a safe and effective treatment for a 3 year old child provided the ... | |
| Expander | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 30 years old. #11 is father out that #12-#15. The dentist I work for had an appliance made for ... A: It's not a simple question that you've asked. There are basically two types of expansion. The ... | |
| Palatal expander | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter had a palate expander placed in her mouth for 16 months, I noticed that my daughter ... A: I know of no connection between a palatal expander and sore throat. The expander should remain in ... | |
| 7 year old with crooked adult teeth | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a seven year old with 4 adult teeth coming in, two on top and two on bottom. Both parents ... A: Sounds like nature has given you an early "heads up" call about your daughter's future orthodontic ... | |
| TMJ | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have TMJ due to malalignment and after doing some research it appears orthodontics are the best ... A: TMJ problems have many different causes and there is no single treatment that will improve the ... | |
| pulpotomy | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: could you please tell me the cost of pulpotomy for a 6 year old child living in toronto and will it ... A: I am assuming the pulpotomy and stainless steel crown involves a primary molar. This tooth ... | |
| dental spacers | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My son had four baby teeth removed, two upper, two lower, at age 9 because the roots weren't ... A: Sometimes when permanent teeth are ready to emerge and the baby teeth don't fall out it is necessary ... | |
| 3yr old with four cavities | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: He has 4 cavities and they want me to put him under with Anesthesia. I am not sure if it is local or ... A: Three years old is a difficult age for any sort of treatment. For dental treatment there are ... | |
| Teeth Moved After Braces Removed | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I wore conventional braces from about age 51 to 53 to change an overbite and push out my upper teeth ... A: Your questions involve both orthodontic as well as legal considerations and I am not qualified to ... | |
| looking for an orthodontist in Ghana | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I need a qualified orthodontist for my daughter. There are a few here in Ghana. How can I tell ... A: Tough question. You can verify the credentials of the orthodontist. Where did he/she receive ... | |
| 3 year old's xray shows crooked teeth | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: our dentist pointed out the unusual position of my 3 year old son's permanent teeth inside the gums ... A: You should take this information as an early indication of possible future problems with the ... | |
| quad helix expander | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i have just got a quad helix expander and braces on yesterday and no matter how soft the food is..i ... A: It will take a bit of time to become adjusted to your new appliance. All these problems should ... | |
| Palatal Expander | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about Rapid Palatal Expander in adults. I had braces 5 years ago. I had my two ... A: I have very little information about you and your dentition to properly answer your questions which ... | |
| Using composite on cavities of child versus amalgam | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter has two surface cavities on molars S, L, and K. I've done a lot of research ... A: Not at all. Our office uses composite almost exclusively for the restoration of primary and ... | |
| braces started, but never finished | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who had braces put on her teeth when she was a teenager, but the wires never got ... A: Those little squares are called brackets and they should be removed by an orthodontist. Provided ... | |
| 4yr old tooth | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Last week, my 4 yr old son decided to get in the back of his Tonka Dumpster and have his sister push ... A: That tooth took quite a shock. The color you see is probably from a little bleeding in the pulp ... | |
| Nerve Damage Front Teeth | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year-old daughter went in for a routine checkup yesterday. The dentist found an abscess on the ... A: I would wonder why it's not possible to perform a root canal procedure on the affected teeth. It's ... | |
| root absorption treatment | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: is there any treatment for root absorption due to orthodontics..all of my roots have been shortened ... A: The problem with root resorption is not so much the absence of bone support as it is the lack of ... | |
| Permanent teeth coming in behind baby tooth | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I was told by our Pediatric Dentist that permanent teeth coming in behind baby teeth on the bottom ... A: I would not characterize this situation (with upper or lower teeth) as "normal", but in the lower ... | |
| Son's bite | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3 and I don't think his teeth sit correctly. When biting down his back teeth meet (you ... A: It is quite possible that the open bite you describe is due to a combination of pacifier use and ... | |
| Soft Permanent Tooth | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Have recently taken my 8 yr old son to the Dentist after a brown spot had appeared on one of his ... A: I have heard the term "soft tooth" from time to time but in my 37 years as a dentist I have never ... | |
| Crossbite in adults | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 38 year old woman. I have had a lifetime of bad dentistry and orthodontists done to me. The ... A: Theoretically, it is possible for an adult to have orthodontic treatment to adequately correct a ... | |
| 20 year old's wrong bite | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: when i was about 14, i still had 1 baby tooth (upper left canine). my dentist told me we have to ... A: Here's my "take" on adult orthodontic treatment...Unless your bite problem has a significant growth ... | |
| 20 year old's wrong bite | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: when i was about 14, i still had 1 baby tooth (upper left canine). my dentist told me we have to ... A: It may be possible to correct your bite. It will require a complete orthodontic evaluation ... | |
| temporary caps | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: my child has temporary caps on the two front teeth. even though brushing 2x daily and flossing is ... A: I'm assuming the caps were an acceptable shade of white when they were first placed and the stains ... | |
| palate expanders and braces | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My son is 10 and has just been informed by his dentist that he will need a palate expander and ... A: As I explained previously, I don't have sufficient information to comment specifically on your son's ... | |
| Loose permanent tooth | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old daughter was eating popcorn and bit down on a kernel which appears to have loosened ... A: Since your daughter is 9 years of age and the tooth is the third from the lower midline this is ... | |
| Baby tooth splits after being shed | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old son has regular dental checkups and healthy teeth. He has lost 5 baby teeth since ... A: If I am to understand your question correctly, once those teeth were shed they began to dry out ... | |
| jaw expander | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter has been in braces for 3 1/2 years now. The very first treatment when she ... A: Without any specific information regarding your daughter's dentition and bite situation I really ... | |
| top four incisors tooth extraction | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: my son is 26 months old. His upper four incisors has been decayed for more than a year and a ... A: The most important thing you must do is to prevent future decay of the teeth. With the loss of the ... | |
| conscious sedation vs iv sedation | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: my son who is 3 has some cavities and pediatric dentist want to put him under or give him vistaril ... A: Vistaril and nitrous oxide/oxygen is a rather light type of conscious sedation. When used with a ... | |
| uneven milk teeth | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: i have question about milk teeth - my son has 8 tooth now , but they are uneven , i worry about it , ... A: I really can't comment on "uneven teeth" since I can't begin to understand your child's dentition ... | |
| Toddler late teething | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My son is just over 13 months old, but is yet to have his first tooth. He has been on baby formula ... A: Late teething is often seen in infants and is not usually a problem. However, by 13 months your ... | |
| Injured tooth | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: About a week ago my daughter was spinning around our living room while holding her coat. Her foot ... A: I am going to assume that your child is less than 6 years of age and this is a baby tooth. The ... | |
| Serial Extractions | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I grew up having serial extractions due to excessively large teeth prior to having orthodontics. In ... A: Serial extraction cannot be performed on all individuals with dental crowding. There are several ... | |
| palate expanders and braces | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My son is 10 and has just been informed by his dentist that he will need a palate expander and ... A: Usually there are many options to deal with each orthodontic problem. In order to answer your ... | |
| loss of baby teeth | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: When should baby teeth be pulled to ensure permanent teeth come in straight specifically cuspid and ... A: Here's a link to a handy tooth eruption/exfoliation chart that you can use as a reference: ... | |
| infant teething | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter will be 1 in a week and a half. She has her bottom 2 teeth that came through around 7 ... A: This is not terribly unusual. Tooth eruption timing can be quite variable and delayed eruption is ... | |
| two upper eye teeth extractions | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: You were unable to answer the following question - see below - I'm in the process of obtaining xray ... A: X-rays will be helpful but I'll also need high quality, close-up clinical photographs. All these ... | |
| Root Canal for an 8 Year Old | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: my son is 8 and needs two root canals, on molars he will lose in a couple of years. Should he just ... A: First, you might be surprised to find that the root canal may not be a painful experience. It is ... | |
| Crossbite | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I just got my teeth checked by my aunt who is a dentist and she says i have a slight overbite and ... A: A crossbite requires a different answer and it really depends on the nature of the crossbite. ... | |
| Crossbite | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I just got my teeth checked by my aunt who is a dentist and she says i have a slight overbite and ... A: I can only respond to your questions in a general way since I've not done and examination and do not ... | |
| Bent tooth after a fall | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my 2 year old fell today a bent back one of her front teeth. It is quite badly bent. Will it correct ... A: It's important to have your son checked by a dentist to determine if the root of that tooth has ... | |
| Prognosis of injured primary front incisor | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My 2 years old son fell 2.5 months ago. His left front incisor was pushed inward, and the right one ... A: A tooth that turns yellow indicates inadequate brushing since the yellow color is probably plaque. ... | |
| Shaving Teeth | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My wife (56 yesrs old) is getting braces in Mexico (her visa was backlogged for 15 months). The ... A: As long as the thyroid problem is properly controlled there should be no reason to not pursue ... | |
| Shaving Teeth | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My wife (56 yesrs old) is getting braces in Mexico (her visa was backlogged for 15 months). The ... A: Shaving the teeth is actually a procedure called "inter-proximal reduction" or IPR. When it is done ... | |
| gap in teeth after braces | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I had braces put on at 16 for 2 years to fix crooked teeth and a gap between my front teeth. I also ... A: I would not recommend any unsupervised home remedy as that can result in serious damage to the teeth ... | |
| Hawley retainer vs. bonded retainer | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: myerson, I'm 18 and have been wearing my retainers for about 3 years now. I wore braces for about 4 ... A: The teeth still have a tendency to shift due to continued growth of the jaw and other forces that ... | |
| overbite and orthodontics | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Myerson, I have a 13 year old son with braces and an overbite. We are currently living in the UK ... A: At this point I very much doubt that additional growth will result in the lower jaw "catching up" to ... | |
| Toddler Enamel loss | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: My son is 2 yrs 9 months old right now, and I noticed that on his two top front teeth there are ... A: What you have described appears to be tooth decay. Until the decay is properly removed and the ... | |
| 4yr old with cavaties in front teeth | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Recently we found out that my 4.5 yr old has multiple cavaties in his top four front teeth. Our ... A: It is possible that the decay is prominent enough that a crown or cap is necessary. This is a ... | |
| Necessity of palate expansion? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr. - My 8-yr.-old son has been diagnosed with a slight crossbite, wherein his lower teeth deviate ... A: Generally, it is better to achieve maxillary palatal expansion early if at all possible. When rapid ... | |
| palatial expansion | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: my 9 year old son has a cross bit and a V shaped palate. he has been recommended for a 2 phased ... A: It's difficult for me to fully appreciate your son's treatment requirements without having full ... | |
| Tongue Crib | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, Thank you for taking the time to read this. My son just turned 9 years old and has ... A: Perhaps you should trust your gut and have another opinion. There is nothing wrong with requesting ... | |
| Child's Teething | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My son is 11 months old and already has 8 teeth. His next 4 teeth are coming in at once and the ... A: I'm not able to make a reasonable diagnosis from the description you've provided so I can't begin to ... | |
| Orthodontics usual and customary | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Randolph Myerson, My dentist has recommended I see an orthodontist to improve my bite - my chewing ... A: It has been my experience that many orthodontists offer a no interest payment plan which requires a ... | |
| gap after orthodontics | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My teenage son had orthodontic work requiring a number of extractions and metal bands for two years ... A: There are several possibilities depending upon the precise details of the bite relationship. One ... | |
| expander vs surgery | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12years old daughter who has a jutting jaw. She still has a bite (the 2 front teeth). Her ... A: Upper jaw expansion is sometimes necessary in the correction of bite problems. When it is necessary ... | |
| Permanent tooth not erupting after 6 months | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old lost one of her top front teeth around July 4, 2009. Now almost 6 months later, her ... A: Teeth often become delayed in emerging through the gums, however by six months I would be concerned ... | |
| my teeth | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: i am going to the dentist on the 19 of January 2010 and he said that i need to get my last two baby ... A: There are various ways to help you relax during a dental procedure including medications, sedation, ... | |
| primary molar sinking | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I just took my 5 year old daughter for her regular dental check up. Her teeth are healthy with one ... A: The condition you are describing is called "ankylosis". The primary molar is fused to the bone. It ... | |
| primary teeth extraction due to injury | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr. old son will be having his two front incisors extracted next Tuesday due to multiple ... A: I would anticipate that he would be uncomfortable sucking his thumb and may not do it while the gums ... | |
| Sequestrum after baby tooth extraction? | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Can extraction of a baby tooth leave behind a small, sharp fragment of something in my child's gums? ... A: Yes, that "pointy" object may be a remnant of the baby tooth or perhaps a small bone fragment. If ... | |
| 12 yr molars and braces | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Our orthodontist left the practice where we had paid for our braces in the middle of my son's ... A: You should return to the orthodontist of record for an evaluation regarding the status of those ... | |
| sensitive teeth | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have never had sensitive teeth in my life, but I had braces put on for two years when I was 16, ... A: The sensitivity may not be related to your braces. One of the most common causes of tooth ... | |
| Brace Rubber Bands | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: , I've been using rubber bands for a while now. My gaps have become smaller however, they are not ... A: Of course you'll have to ask your orthodontist that question since I've no idea as to your treatment ... | |
| which dentist | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 5 year old. she is about to loose her first tooth ( front lower -i can see the ... A: Most general dentists have had limited training in the treatment and management of children and some ... | |
| Class III Malocclusion - treatment now? | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for some help with regard to teenagers outgrowing orthodontic correction in the case of ... A: I don't have accurate statistics regarding jaw growth age 15 to 19 but there is certainly a ... | |
| 9 Year Old And Tongue Crib | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping that you could help us with the situation we have going on with our son. He is 9 years ... A: A tongue crib is an appropriate appliance for the management of a tongue thrust which, if not ... | |
| extractions of 1st bicuspids | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old son has had partia braces for 1 year to fix and open bite and over jet. Now his ... A: I cannot answer your specific questions regarding your son's treatment plan since I don't have ... | |
| baby with cavities?? | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: My son is 13 months old and has 8 teeth. His top 4 appear to possibly have cavities. He got his ... A: I am not aware of any causal relationship with Lovinox and dental decay. Decay is an infectious ... | |
| Large Milk Tooth | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Myerson I am hoping you can help me solve a query about my sons tooth. He is 13 months and still ... A: Until those teeth actually come through and can be examined it's really not possible to know what ... | |
| Tooth extraction for a 4yr old | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My 4.5 year old son as a decayed molar. This resulted in an abscess on the gum. He has no pain from ... A: I shall repeat what you have already heard. An ongoing, chronic infection is not a good thing. ... | |
| wisdom tooth help | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I'm getting one of my wisdom teeth, its pretty much fully grown, and looks straight, no pain at ... A: You are experiencing chronic trauma to the lining of the cheek and the white appearance is ... | |
| Fused secondary tooth?? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My 3 1/2yo had a routine exam w/ x-rays today. All went well except the Dentist said that the ... A: I find it rather difficult to diagnose a fusion of developing permanent incisors from an x-ray on a ... | |
| Extracted canine | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Dr im 20yrs old n im under treatment from an orthodontist in my home country since 1yr,i hav upper ... A: Without access to photographs, various x-rays and casts of your teeth both now and at the start of ... | |
| discolored molars | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My son is 7 years old. All four of his back molars are very discolored. He was treated for an H ... A: It is very likely that the problem with the first permanent molars was the result of the episode at ... | |
| Retainer Durability | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently finished wearing braces and began the next stage of retainers. Within six months the ... A: That is a matter which must be worked out between you and your orthodontist. Careful examination of ... | |
| Root Canal on baby tooth | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon, My 2 year old daughter chipped her front tooth 6 months ago. Our dentist capped ... A: You are both wise and correct. Extraction should be the option of last resort. If properly done a ... | |
| children dentistry | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: In regards to caps versus fillings, is it now the latest or more modern treatment to cap teeth ... A: The decision to place crowns rather than discrete "fillings" should be made on the basis of strength ... | |
| Toddler missing a tooth | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My 20-month old son only has three teeth on the bottom between his incisors, I'm wondering what to ... A: If the tooth is actually missing there is really nothing you can do about this situation. It's ... | |
| Baby teeth | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that has never lost her baby teeth. How is that possible? Shouldn't she naturally ... A: At times it happens that one or more permanent teeth do not develop and in that case the baby tooth ... | |
| Palatal Expander | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Our pediatric dentist recommended a palatal expander for our daughter (age 6), who has a crossbite. ... A: I am confused by the term "class II crossbite" since this is not a recognized designation. Class II ... | |
| Palatal Expander | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Our pediatric dentist recommended a palatal expander for our daughter (age 6), who has a crossbite. ... A: In my experience it's not a good idea to start treatment when a youngster is not emotionally ready. ... | |
| children dentistry | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My 7 yr old was playing with her sister and got knocked in the mouth. Her two front teeth were hit, ... A: Hopefully, the teeth can recover from the shock of the injury. You'll need to watch carefully for ... | |
| extraction versus pulpectomy | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: respected doctor, my sis kid has been diagnosed with a cavity that has already reached the pulp n ... A: I would view the extraction/space maintainer option as a last resort. If the tooth can be ... | |
| cavities | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: 1) If someone (adult) brushes their teeth 2-3 times a day, floses everyday and has good eating ... A: Answer #1: Tooth decay is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. The bacteria require a source ... | |
| pulling primary teeth | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old son went in for a cleaning and x-rays. The dentist told me he has 2 decayed fillings ... A: I assume that the decay is too advanced to save the teeth, however that may not be the case. Often ... | |
| Allergy to braces | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 yr. old son who has tried 2 different types of braces (regular nickel and titanium) but ... A: The allergy is most likely to the nickel component of stainless steel. Nickel-free titanium ... | |
| pulling primary teeth | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old son went in for a cleaning and x-rays. The dentist told me he has 2 decayed fillings ... A: Leaving the decay untreated for more than a few months risks significant infection, pain and damage ... | |
| 14 year old son needing braces | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a 14 year old son that has had his first molar come in at 12 and now appears to be going ... A: This is an abnormality with the eruption of that tooth and it is probably localized to that one ... | |
| anesthesia | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old was taken to the dentist for the first time and I was informed that she had 4 teeth ... A: There are several different ways to manage this situation. While some pediatric dentists will use ... | |
| 14 year old son needing braces | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a 14 year old son that has had his first molar come in at 12 and now appears to be going ... A: This is an unusual problem which can have a significant effect on the overall bite development. It ... | |
| enamel hypoplasia and hypocalcification | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: what is the difference between enamel hypoplasia and enamel hypocalcification? clinically how can we ... A: Enamel hypoplasia describes a general group of defects in tooth formation. Some of these defects ... | |
| worried mom | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: MY DAUGHTER IS 3 YEARS OLD AND I BROUGHT HER TO THE DENTIST SO THEY COULD PUT EIGHT SILVER CROWNS ... A: It's possible that the swelling is due to an infection but in view of the extensive amount of dental ... | |
| discolour of toddler teeth | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old. In the past six months his teeth seem to go yellow after every time he eats. ... A: Yes, that nap or bedtime beverage should only consist of water. And your regular, excellent ... | |
| inovation c braces | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: What do you think about innovation c braces? Apparently they accelerate the treatment is that true? ... A: The manufacturer claims that these brackets result in faster treatment and fewer visits. I'm not ... | |
| tooth emerging behind baby tooth | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My son will be five next month. He has not lost any teeth and appears to have no loose teeth. A few ... A: This is probably a normal tooth emerging a bit out of position and out of sequence. That means the ... | |
| Clear retainer with false teeth | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I currently have braces that are scheduled to be removed within the next few months. I have three ... A: Yes, it's possible to have clear retainers with teeth included, however our experience with this has ... | |
| Orthodontics and veneers | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: : I have two veneers on teeth 10 & 11. I recently went to an orthodontist who told me I could should ... A: It is possible to bond brackets on porcelain veneers, however the bonding is not always as strong as ... | |
| 2 year old, front 4 teeth cavities | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is two years old. Over the summer we started to notice some discoloration on her top ... A: Loose teeth is not a good sign and absence of pain does not indicate the absence of a problem. ... | |
| Debanding/Retainers | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions, the first pertaining to the financial end of orthodontics, which I realize ... A: It is customary for orthodontists to offer payment terms spread out over the course of a lengthy ... | |
| pulpectomy | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, My 8-year old daughter suffers from dental caries. She is having intense pain for the last ... A: Pulpectomy is often necessary in the treatment of decayed permanent teeth. Because the decay, which ... | |
| Overcrowing? | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old who's been seeing a DDS since se was 3. All of her baby teeth have fallen out. ... A: I would not want to venture a guess about this without seeing an x-ray of those two unerupted ... | |
| Jaw Alignement | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: My Jaw have shifted.This could have been after my fall from the 1st floor at the age of 5-6. Now i ... A: The shift in the jaw may be the result of asymmetric jaw growth, perhaps as a result of the trauma ... | |
| too young? | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I took my son for a very exiting first visit to the orthodontist and I have some questions. After my ... A: Both of these appliances correct the types of bite problems that often become apparent at a young ... | |
| pulp and crown for child | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I took my daughter to the Dentist today for a filling. During the procedure the Dentist came out ... A: This is certainly an understandable occurrence. There are occasional variations in the anatomy of ... | |
| Braces for my child | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My child is 7 years old. Her lower jaw is forward her upper jaw which cause her teeth to meet when ... A: Actually, I would suggest using orthopedic mandibular restraint with a chin cup to "hold back" the ... | |
| Effects of Pepsi on teeth. | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, I am doing a science project on the effects of Pepsi on teeth that are brushed and not ... A: Unfortunately, egg shells and teeth have little in common so your project will actually be the ... | |
| Braces for my child | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My child is 7 years old. Her lower jaw is forward her upper jaw which cause her teeth to meet when ... A: The proper correction of this type of problem depends on the exact nature of the problem. There are ... | |
| 3 year old - one front tooth and adjacent incisor intruded | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday my son had an accident at school see-saw and hit two teeth which got intruded in the gums. ... A: The traumatized teeth may require pulp treatment if they begin to abcess. This may happen in the ... | |
| Orthodontics query | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: This is Richa from India. I am 28 years of age an had started the orthodontic treatment 1 year back ... A: You are correct in that the clear retainers will not allow the tooth to move and "settle in" ... | |
| how to measure teeth rotations from the casts | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: randolph...i`m a dental undergrad student studying at cairo college,, i`ll really appreciate it if u ... A: If I understand your challenge properly this method may provide you with a standard means of ... | |
| Dental Trauma Question. | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My two and half year old son fell in the bath tub and hit his open mouth on the side of the tub. ... A: My sense here is that the teeth are dying, cannot be saved and will probably have to be removed. ... | |
| Headgear | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: My nine year old has "buck" teeth. An orthodontist recommended that she use headgear at night, for ... A: There are various ways to manage a single treatment challenge and these are two very different ... | |
| Latex Free Braces? | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have an allergy to latex and I've been researching different types of braces. Are their such a ... A: There is no latex in braces which are made of either metal, ceramic or plastic. There may be latex ... | |
| my 3 year old daughter needs a tooth extraction | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: i have been told my 3 year old daughter needs a tooth extraction due to a fall and her top incisor ... A: Each dentist has his or her own way of managing each treatment situation. Sometimes an extraction ... | |
| 8 yr old's treatment plan | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My 8 yr old went to 3 consultations with reputable orthodontists in our area. She has a very deep ... A: I very much appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts with you. Unfortunately, I have no idea ... | |
| bionator or biteplate; now or later | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: my 9.5 yr old daughter has a deep bite ,spaces & classI bite. The deep bite is a concern. #25,24 ... A: Over the years I've used both a bionator and a bite plate to open the bite. When it's also ... | |
| Anterior Open Bite | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with an anterior open bite. I went to an orthodontist who said if I were to ... A: The short answer is "yes". The proper question has more to do with your particular situation which ... | |
| Child tooth decay | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: My child's front teeth are badly decayed. I have consulted a doctor for the treatment and he says ... A: It may be possible to do root canal treatments and place crowns on the four incisors if the ... | |
| Eruption of second teeth | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: The first adult tooth has erupted in the lower jaw of my daughter (who will be 6 in February). ... A: This is an early indication that your daughter's teeth will be crowded. Sometimes the primary ... | |
| Baby Tooth Extraction | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, I am told my 9 yr old son needs two baby eye teeth removed to avoid braces on his ... A: I'd love to answer your question but I am certainly missing something, and what I am missing is a ... | |
| two front teeth growing apart | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I noticed that there is a gap between my two front teeth, which was never there before. ... A: There are many reasons for this to occur. Most commonly it could be due to changes in forces acting ... | |
| 3 year old tooth trauma | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: On Saturday, October 10th, my 3 year old daughter was leaning on a chair while I was cooking ... A: Most likely with this type of injury there will be non-vital teeth involved. The darkening of those ... | |
| locked out tooth | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My question concerns my som who is almost 15 yrs. old. He has an adult tooth, that is being blocked ... A: Very often in cases like this it is important to have braces already in place before the oral ... | |
| Baby Teeth Roots | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My 7 yr. old daughter lost both her bottom front baby teeth within the last 3-6 months. I've just ... A: Of course, without an examination, photograph and x-ray it is impossible for me to answer your ... | |
| New Orthodontists | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old son recently finish his phase of orthodontic treatment. He had a palate expander and ... A: Some orthodontists feel that certain types of problems need to be corrected early to remove ... | |
| RPE | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: A couple of years ago the dentist recommended I take my son to an orthodontist. His teeth weren't ... A: The question is not about whether or not your son needs RPE which stands for "rapid palatal ... | |
| braces will change your facial stucture | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: well my question is my lower lips are out then my upper lips and i think it is because of my lower ... A: In addition to a good set of photographs of your facial structures from several different angles I ... | |
| braces off | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got my braces off and my ortho glued a wire behind my front 6 top and bottom teeth. When my ... A: Eddy, There are many different designs of retainers and each orthodontist will use that style that ... | |
| anterior esthetic crowns in pediatric patients | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: what are the esthetic crown options that are available in pediatric practice for anterior teeth. A: One option is to form a tooth colored bonded plastic crown provided there is adequate structure ... | |
| bite | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: can you please tell me about telescopic bite? why we consider it a cross bite? A: "Telescopic bite" is a term that is not frequently used in the US. To some it refers to a severe ... | |
| crossbite | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: how can we differentiate between dental and skeletal crossbite? A: With a skeletal crossbite the maxilla (upper jaw) is too narrow when compared to the width of the ... | |
| braces will change your facial stucture | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: well my question is my lower lips are out then my upper lips and i think it is because of my lower ... A: The only way to have your question answered is to have an examination by an orthodontist who can ... | |
| milk tooth | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My child knocked her front top milk front tooth when she fell on a drawer. She complained it was a ... A: The darkening of the tooth indicates that the nerve of the tooth has died as a result of the shock ... | |
| Gingival Graft | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My son is 13 years old and is getting ready for braces. He's been told that his bottom gums are to ... A: If he needs the graft then it is very important to have that done to prevent loss of bone or gum ... | |
| Tooth Decay - 20 Months Old Toddler | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My baby is 20 months old and I am still breastfeeing him. Recently I noticed that his upper front ... A: You need to brush his teeth with a soft toothbrush every night and every morning. You don't need to ... | |
| bite | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as a perfect bite, even after orthodontic work? I had braces over 15 years ... A: Rather than speak of a "perfect bite" it is more useful to describe an acceptable bite. This is one ... | |
| Braces | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had braces for a year. I have neglected to floss enough. My gums have become compressed and ... A: It has taken a long time for your gums to reach the state that they are now in and it will take a ... | |
| Herbst Appliance with RPE | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: My son got his Herbst Appliance and RPE on 15 days ago. He still cannot bring his molars together ... A: The situation with the Herbst appliance may be an intentional aspect of the treatment plan. It ... | |
| Crowns for 3-yr.-old | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: my son is 3 1/2 years old and his 4 molars have hypoplasia. Due to caries, I was told that he ... A: There are certain circumstances that this treatment may be done under sedation in the office over a ... | |
| croked tooth | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my 6yr old, she has in the last few months lost her 2 bottom teeth, one ... A: First, the 6 year old. The flap over the emerging permanent molar is normal and typical and should ... | |
| double tooth | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: my son is 6 years old .today his first milk tooth fell and I noticed another tooth coming out behind ... A: The permanent incisors are always larger than their primary precursors and usually darker in ... | |
| Braces Fee | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I paid the initial fee for the braces, and have not started any treatment except the very initial ... A: This is actually a legal question which centers around the contract you've established, written or ... | |
| lost teeth | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My son is 7 years old. He has a crown on his first molar, but the root of this teeth is much ... A: Without the benefit of an x-ray and photographs I cannot form an opinion regarding your son's ... | |
| dental flipper | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a dental flipper with 3 teeth. Two on the right side and one on the left side. I have had ... A: A properly adjusted "flipper" should not move around a lot but it is intended only as a temporary ... | |
| Silver caps | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My two grandsons are on Famis, which is a state funded health care plan that includes dental. My ... A: When it becomes necessary to restore a tooth, whether from decay or trauma, the dentist should ... | |
| Frequent Bracket Separations | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My third child has had frequent orthodontic brackets separate and brake. She follows the rules of ... A: I can't offer you advice but I can give you some perspective on this issue. In my practice we see ... | |
| premolar extractions: 2 vs. 4 | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I went to the orthodontist and he originally told me I only needed to extract two premolars on the ... A: Besides aligning the upper teeth and relieving the crowding your orthodontist is also concerned ... | |
| Impacted Canines | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Randolf, My 13 y.o. son was diagnosed with bilateral impacted canines 6 months ago by his pediatric ... A: The I agree with the second orthodontist. Braces should first be applied. This is necessary, ... | |
| toddler yellowing of teeth | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned 3, about a week ago I noticed his teeth both top and bottom are starting to ... A: I really can't offer you any answers without an examination and a complete professional cleaning to ... | |
| In July my 6 yr old daughter lost her bottom fron teeth and the new teeth grew in right away. In August, her top front teeth began to grow and pushed the baby teeth out.Just today I noticed that her top teeth are growing slightly inward and the bottom fro | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: In July my 6 year old lost her bottom front teeth. The new teeth grew in right away. In August, her ... A: First, there is no home remedy for this situation. You'll need to see an orthodontist or a ... | |
| tads moving molars distally | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Why do tads take such a long time to move molars "backwards"? I read that they can move molars at ... A: One thing that TADs can do is to provide a way to move molars backwards. A reasonable rate of ... | |
| tads moving molars distally | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Why do tads take such a long time to move molars "backwards"? I read that they can move molars at ... A: TADs don't actually move teeth at all. They simply provide the orthodontist with an unmovable ... | |
| wisdom tooth | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My son is 14 years, 11 months and his orthodontist recommended he have his primary retained 2nd ... A: I am not aware of any evidence to suggest that the loss, removal or absence of third molars (wisdom ... | |
| child dentistry | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a son aged 1 year. He was 2.25kgs at birth. He has the medical problems of laryngomalacia and ... A: I am not aware of any influence of consanguinous union on tooth development. Tooth development can ... | |
| dimple that disappeared after novacaine | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter had a cavity filled 9 days ago. Top left second from back. They used laughing gas and ... A: Well that's quite interesting. It's hard for me to understand any connection between her dental ... | |
| Brocken retainer | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old son uses a retainer for the last 3 moths (he has to wear it for a year before he gets ... A: There are many different types of retainers and they can break in various different ways. ... | |
| braces to reopen extraction site | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Nearly 4 years ago at age 27 I got lingual braces put on for class 2 overjet and moderate crowding. ... A: I'm not familiar with the use of the pendulum appliance with adults. TADs are something entirely ... | |
| Is Space maintainer needed | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old whom had a back baby moller extracted do to tooth cavity it was a baby tooth ... A: The space maintainer did not cause crowding of the lower front teeth. That's just the way your ... | |
| Reatiner- which is better | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I am about to get my braces off and am wondering which is better the Essix retainer or the Hawley? ... A: I prefer the Essix since I can make the retainer in my office in three days rather than the Hawley ... | |
| toddler root canal | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Four months ago my daughter fell and damaged the nerve to one of her front teeth. We visited a ... A: The process of deterioration and ultimate infection can take some time to occur. By delaying the ... | |
| 1 yr old molar looks like its stuck under gum | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My 1yr old has a huge bubble sort of on her bottom gum. It looks like the tooth is up already but ... A: This should be seen by a pediatric dentist who can determine what should be done. It is quite ... | |
| Enamel Hypoplasia | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter has been diagnosed with hypoplasia. I have noticed the spots since the time ... A: Most bonding will make those teeth even thicker than they are. Since the upper incisors are already ... | |
| underbite | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and i have and underbite where my top teeth are just behind my bottom teeth and ... A: Your bite problem is definitely not simply a "cosmetic" issue. It also involves the health and ... | |
| Premature pulling of eye teeth? | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: My 11-year-old daughter had her primary eye teeth pulled 2 years ago by a dentist that insisted that ... A: We should be talking about two different aspects of bone growth here. The first is alveolar bone ... | |
| Premature pulling of eye theeth? | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My 11-year-old daughter had her primary eye teeth pulled 2 years ago by a dentist that insisted that ... A: I sometimes remove the primary canines (usually in the lower arch) if the crowding is so severe that ... | |
| fusion of teeth | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My 16 month old has fusion of his lower central and lateral incisors on one side. We noticed as soon ... A: No need to worry. This is usually an isolated event of tooth development and rarely affects other ... | |
| delayed eruption of permanent teeth | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My daughter (age 6) lost her 3rd tooth 7 months ago. The first 2 fell out and were replaced quite ... A: While the timing and pattern of tooth eruption can be quite variable I have never heard of any ... | |
| Alergic reaction to Invislign | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been wearing invisalign for 20 weeks or 10 trays. I noticed slight skin irritation all along ... A: I have not heard of this before. I suggest you speak with your orthodontist and ask him/her to ... | |
| Loose Front teeth cap | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a three and a half year old that just got caps on her two front teeth about 5 months ago..she ... A: Until the dentist can see your daughter she should avoid eating foods that require her to bite using ... | |
| Orthodontic correction bands | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I was so happy to find you! We have a burning question regarding the type and size of rubber bands ... A: We frequently use double elastics to increase the tension applied. It is not unreasonable to do so. ... | |
| Dentinogenesis Imperfecta | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 5 years old and was recently diagnosed as having this genetic defect of her teeth. ... A: There is no cure for D.I. The teeth have a problem with the dentin layer so the enamel is also ... | |
| My 2 year old daughters's crowns fell out | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently took my 2 year old to a pediatric dentist to have stainless steel crowns put on her four ... A: It is not normal for crowns to fall out immediately after being put on. Long term use of fluoride ... | |
| retainers that don't quite fit | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I had braces when I was 13-15 years old, and I am 28 now. I had some problems with my retainers when ... A: It appears that the teeth have changed positions beyond what the retainers can reasonably do. At ... | |
| stop turning palate expander for crossbite after 3 months? | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: My son (8 yrs old) has the crossbite. The treatment from his orthodontics include 2 phases. Phase 1: ... A: There are many different ways to manage a treatment plan. In my office we don't continue expanding ... | |
| skin lesion after dental visit | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My son had a baby tooth removed and immediately after receiving an anesthetic injection the area ... A: This is certainly not a normal reaction to local anesthetic. I have never seen a reaction like this ... | |
| invisalign | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: if my molars were distillised to make room during invisalign treatment would it have any negative ... A: The distallization of the molars is not an issue. The important consideration in facial esthetics ... | |
| 12 year molars in a 6 year old? | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Can my 6 year old already be getting her 12 year molars? She already has her 6 year molars, she got ... A: You've asked a number of medical questions and one dental question. I am qualified to respond to ... | |
| retainers that don't quite fit | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I had braces when I was 13-15 years old, and I am 28 now. I had some problems with my retainers when ... A: Problem here is that there are really no guidelines about handling this situation other than the ... | |
| Overjet after orthodontic treatment | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I had orthodonture at 18 with an excellent outcome. Unfortunately, I didn't wear my retainer often ... A: Theoretically, that is a possibility. Space would need to be made so the upper teeth can be ... | |
| Caps or No caps | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old son just today had caps put on his 2 front teeth the cavity was in the center of the 2 ... A: The decision to place crowns rather than fillings must be based on the extent of the decay and the ... | |
| pulling a 14 year olds molar | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My son has a molar that has not yet surfaced because the x ray shows it is growing at an angle into ... A: In general I would recommend attempting to orthodontically move a tooth into place if at all ... | |
| 6-yr old rapid tooth lose | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old daughter who has lost her 4 front bottom teeth, 3 of the top front teeth (in one ... A: I am not aware of anything called a "1st year molar". Perhaps you are referring to a primary first ... | |
| Overbite correction | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 36 year old male with a an overbite that I wish to get corrected. My teeth are not crooked or ... A: It may be possible to correct your malocclusion with Invisalign appliances (www.invisalign.com), ... | |
| Teeth | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: that is my teeth is not in order its like up and down when i smile it looks ugly some of my friend ... A: It's important that there are no cavities or broken teeth and the gums must be healthy. The cost of ... | |
| frenum | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is wearing a retainer with a palate expansion in it. She no londer expands the reatiner ... A: The frenum often consists of a bundle of elastic fibers like a rubber band. This can place constant ... | |
| Baby Root Canal or Extraction 4 yrs | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter recently bumped her front tooth. It was not a hard hit, but the tooth has ... A: The greatest difference between the trauma and the decay is that with decay the nerve canal is ... | |
| Infant Tooth Loss | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My not yet 10 month old baby fell on Friday and knocked one of his front teeth out. We immediately ... A: While it is necessary to place a space maintainer for the early loss of a back tooth, there is no ... | |
| 8 year old dental question | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My son is only 8 years old and we were told today that approximately 8 of his baby teeth are ready ... A: While it is rather unusual for so many permanent teeth to emerge at this young age it is certainly ... | |
| Baby Root Canal vs. Extraction | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My 5 yr old has a severe cavity in her lower molar farthest in the back. The one on the other side ... A: It is my opinion that preserving the tooth, if at all possible, will provide a better guide for the ... | |
| child's teeth growing in too fast | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My child will be 6 in 2 months and already has 4 of her permanant teeth (the 4 front bottoms). And ... A: At age six I would expect several of the permanent incisors to have emerged. As for the appearance ... | |
| expander | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My daughter had a recent bad experience with her expander and I would like to ask what went wrong. ... A: Your daughter's experience with the expander is certainly not normal and not typical. The expander ... | |
| braces to reopen extraction site | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Nearly 4 years ago at age 27 I got lingual braces put on for class 2 overjet and moderate crowding. ... A: It's not really hard to diagnose and treatment plan without an exam, photos and xrays...it's ... | |
| teeth knocked slightly loose in 4 year old child | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My 4-year old little girl fell flat on her face on ceramic tile floor. Her lip is slightly cut and ... A: It's not likely that she will have to lose any of those teeth unless there is a fracture of the ... | |
| Pedi partial or not | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My 25 mo old daughter has severe tooth decay in her upper 2 left incisors, as well as caries in her ... A: The night/nap bottle should contain ONLY water. Milk, juice and any other sweetened ... | |
| CROWNS | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been bringing my children to a family dentist for years. My 4 year old has been showing ... A: As a pediatric dentist I often deal with this situation, and often I see youngsters who have not ... | |
| permanent retainer | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my lower permanent retainer in place for about a year now. I seem to have collected some ... A: That white residue is called calculus or tarter and is an irritant to the gum tissue. Calculus is a ... | |
| Children/Loosing Teeth | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My son just lost one of his top center teeth. There is a small bit of what looks like part of his ... A: I would not be concerned about this. As the permanent tooth begins to emerge the gums should heal ... | |
| Palatial Expansion | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Two years ago my 14 year old daughter wore a palate expander & it was very successful. The change in ... A: As I said previously, the answer to your question depends on information that I just don't have. ... | |
| BABY ROOT CANAL | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My 6 yr old is set to have a baby root canal on her back lower molar, my first question is what ... A: The appropriate restorative material will depend on the amount of tooth material that has been lost ... | |
| Palatial Expansion | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Two years ago my 14 year old daughter wore a palate expander & it was very successful. The change in ... A: There are many reasons why orthodontic treatment may be beneficial and certainly a "straight & ... | |
| Underbite on a toddler- chincup success rate | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 and showing signs of having an underbite, she grinds her back teeth and when ... A: There is no doubt that chin cup therapy can be successful in lessening the effect of mandibular ... | |
| Uneven crowns | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Myerson; first of all I apologize for the length of my inquiry, but I have a hard time condensing ... A: I presume the crowns are the white plastic variety and not stainless steel crowns. You are correct ... | |
| Herbst appliance | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I took my 11 year old son to the orthodontist today and was told he had an 8mm overbite and need a ... A: There are several reasons for correcting an 8mm protrusion and esthetics is one. With this degree ... | |
| gums | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: hi my son is 20 months and his gums are swollen and black with blisters i read it could be eruption ... A: An eruption hematoma sometimes occurs before a tooth breaks through the gum. Some blood gathers ... | |
| Teeth Filing | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My orthodontist recently prescribed upper and lower splints to realign my jaw. I had braces as a ... A: Under certain circumstances it is not unusual to adjust the bite by reshaping a few teeth. Because ... | |
| Rubber bands on braces | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I heard that rubber bands are the last step when having braces, but I've only had my braces for ... A: Rubber bands are certainly not the last step in orthodontic treatment. In some cases they are ... | |
| 3 year olds teeth knocked | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My daugher(aged 3 & half)knocked one of her front teeth out about 2 weeks ago. The top front tooth ... A: It sounds like that second tooth has been traumatized beyond saving at this point. It's only chance ... | |
| Pulp Damage to 1st Set of Teeth | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old son, experienced trauma to his two front teeth where his gums were bloody where the ... A: The dark color of the tooth indicates some degree of damage to the tooth. It is possible that the ... | |
| 8 year old with full set of baby teeth | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old still has all her baby teeth except the two bottom front teeth which were pulled by a ... A: As a dentist I would be very interested in evaluating the development of the permanent dentition. ... | |
| Avulsed tooth | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old son suffered an avulsed front adult tooth when a soccer ball hit him in the mouth. The ... A: The space that was occupied by the now lost tooth must be maintained with a false tooth of some ... | |
| 18 month old with all top teeth and only 4 on bottom | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my son's teething pattern. His first teeth to erupt were the center bottom ... A: This is a rather unusual eruption pattern. It's natural to be concerned but there's nothing that ... | |
| Jaw expansion | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son has severe overcrowding and needs braces. I've taken him to two different ... A: I'd love to give you some specific advice about the proper treatment in this case, but I lack the ... | |
| gaps | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: i am 16 and have a pretty big gap in my two front teeth, and wonder how would be the best way to ... A: Danielle, depending on the rest of your bite situation it may be possible to close that gap with ... | |
| Braces help?! | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 years old and I'm going to high school in the fall (a little under a month), and recently ... A: There's more to orthodontic treatment than just correcting the alignment of the teeth. An ... | |
| cracked tooth | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently started my treatment with the invisalign braces. Well I went to the dentist today and he ... A: It is not unusual in adults to find superficial cracks in the enamel of the incisors. These rarely ... | |
| Toddler Teeth | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My son is 17 months and only has 4 teeth, and a 5 on the way. Compared to other children his age, he ... A: There is nothing that you can do to help out with this process. If your son still seems to be ... | |
| 10 year old has a "Class lll" Underbite | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year daughter has a Class III underbite. She was recently examined by an Orthodontists for ... A: This may be something that can be managed with mandibular orthopedic restraint, a form of ... | |
| Mouth Guards | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 year child who has developmental delays/special needs. The dentist is telling us he ... A: I have several concerns, first about his ability to tolerate the appliance in the first place. ... | |
| 21 months only 8 teeths.. | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Dr.. My son is 21 months..he has got only the front 4 teeths and the 2 grinders in the upper and ... A: It is usually possible to take some x-rays at age 2-3 so at some point in the future a visit to a ... | |
| eruption of permanent central incisors | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: my daughter's permanent central incisors are erupting, however, the primary incisors have not shed. ... A: I presume you are referring to the lower incisors. Usually, the primary incisors will ultimately ... | |
| expander for 8 yr old | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Not sure my earlier question went through so I am sending again...two orthos have advised that my 8 ... A: The expander is probably stainless steel and not sterling silver. There are two basically different ... | |
| 15 month old grand daughter | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My 15 month old granddaughter who lives with us, has not begun the teething process yet however she ... A: You are describing a very typical situation as an infant starts teething. My own granddaughter went ... | |
| short root and braces | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My son is 10yrs old and has been referred to orthodontist for braces. he needs fixed braces but he ... A: I have no statistical information that could lead me to give you a probability regarding the loss of ... | |
| Expansion vs. pulling adult teeth | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My 13-year old daughter has significant crowding on both her upper and lower jaws. She had a palate ... A: Without having the benefit of evaluating the specifics of your daughter's situation I can only make ... | |
| short root and braces | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My son is 10yrs old and has been referred to orthodontist for braces. he needs fixed braces but he ... A: It is quite possible that orthodontic movement of the upper front teeth could result in additional ... | |
| White caps vs. current silver | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old had to have a baby root canal for her 2nd molar. It is the baby tooth and the dentist ... A: Most pediatric dentists will use a stainless steel crown following a root canal on a primary tooth. ... | |
| treatment for crowding in 8 yr old | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My 8 yr old daughter has "crowding" on both upper and lower arches. She's small and her teeth are ... A: Not all jaw growth will have the effect of mitigating crowding of the dentition. By the age of 8 ... | |
| Dental | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning sir. My 3.5 yrs old Kid having severe Dental pain. Her 3-4 front row upper teeths are ... A: Depending on the health of the youngster, the type of anesthesia and the kind of supervision given ... | |
| treatment for crowding in 8 yr old | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My 8 yr old daughter has "crowding" on both upper and lower arches. She's small and her teeth are ... A: Conventional braces alone cannot achieve growth modification. YOu should not confuse "expansion" ... | |
| 18 yr old with baby tooth | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My 18 yr old has his baby tooth still in--left upper eye tooth and the permanent tooth is above it ... A: The presence of this unerupted permanent tooth has the potential of damaging the roots of the other ... | |
| treatment for crowding in 8 yr old | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My 8 yr old daughter has "crowding" on both upper and lower arches. She's small and her teeth are ... A: There are no "typical" treatment approaches. As a matter of fact, for each particular situation ... | |
| Braces overseas | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend had braces done while she was living overseas. She went to visit her orthodontist ... A: There are many different types of braces and styles of treatment and not all orthodontists can work ... | |
| Rapid Palatal Expander | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, I am a 21 year old who just got braces last week as well as a palatal expander to attempt ... A: There are basically two types of expansion that can be done in the upper. The first is a skeletal ... | |
| extraction of teeth | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: i have crowding on my bottom teeth and am wondering if i have to get 2 bottom teeth extracted to ... A: Removal of those teeth shouldn't make your jaw smaller, but the positions of the lower teeth can ... | |
| tiny black dot on tooth | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson: Yesterday, I noticed a tiny black dot on my 8-year-old boy's right bottom second ... A: Without doing an examination it's just not possible to determine if those spots are the beginning of ... | |
| White Discoloration of Teeth after Braces? | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, I would like to take a moment to thank you for volunteering here on AllExperts to help ... A: That's the thing about having nice straight teeth. You start to notice things that you never saw ... | |
| irregular tooth eruption | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My eight month old son has gotten his mandibular central incisors but the next teeth coming in are ... A: While it's possible that there are missing teeth it's more likely that the teeth are coming in on ... | |
| My almost 3 yr old has tooth decay. | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: my son is about to be 3 yrs old next month, and just a few days ago I noticed that his two front ... A: Your son will need to have the cavities properly cleaned and filled by a dentist who is trained and ... | |
| baby teeth extractions | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: If a baby tooth is extracted and part of the root tip breaks off- is it absolutely necessary to have ... A: Great question Angie. Generally, the root tip will resorb as the permanent tooth emerges, but this ... | |
| Essix Retainer Replacements | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: How will I know when its times to replace my essix retainers as I understand they don't last more ... A: You're on the right track. As long as they're not loose, they stay in place and are free from ... | |
| impacted upper canines | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: We recently saw an orthodontist who said he will attach a chain to the adult teeth in the gum, after ... A: There very likely are other options but without access to the diagnostic data I am not able to ... | |
| upper and lower jaw expanders | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old daughter who has severe overcrowding of both upper and lower jaw. I took her ... A: There are many different ways to approach a single situation so there is no absolute answer to your ... | |
| orthodontic treatment advice | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My orthodontist told me that it would be a 1 1/2 year to 2 year process, I had a consultation with ... A: I am not in a position to discuss your rights since that is a legal question that should be ... | |
| impacted upper canines | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: We recently saw an orthodontist who said he will attach a chain to the adult teeth in the gum, after ... A: The elastics are absolutely necessary as they supply the force that will cause the teeth to move ... | |
| Yellow Teeth in 8yr Old | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: In the past month I have noticed that my son's teeth are becoming extremely yellow especially ... A: Of course without actually examining the teeth I cannot make a diagnosis based on your description. ... | |
| Pediatric tooth extraction to allow incoming permanent teeth to be straight | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My son has lost his bottom two teeth in the front and you can see the tops of his new permanent ... A: I agree with the dentist and the orthodontist. Extraction of primary teeth to deal with this ... | |
| swollen gums | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My 3yr old, had a fever on Tuesday and started drooling a lot. She also started complaining that ... A: At age 3 your daughter should have 20 teeth in her mouth. This is all the primary teeth she will ... | |
| missing adult teeth in child | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter is missing 20 permanent teeth. Her sister has all of her teeth. We are trying to ... A: We often find that the baby teeth can remain in place for a significant amount of time...sometimes ... | |
| Abscess on baby tooth | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I appears as though my son (10 y.o.) has an abscess on his first upper molar - he still has his baby ... A: This is a baby tooth that is in desperate need of being removed and it sounds like that has been ... | |
| 2 year old - is this an overbite? | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My 2yo, who does not suck her thumb nor does she use a pacifier, seems to have an overbite. When ... A: Infants normally have an overbite and will frequently grow into a more normal bite relationship as ... | |
| extraction of upper eye teeth | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm 28yrs old and inquiring about the pro's and con's of potentially having my upper eye teeth ... A: I think removing the maxillary canines is a bad idea. If that is done then the first premolars will ... | |
| 8 month old popping jaw out of place. | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My 8 month old pops her jaw out of place constantly. It doesn't actually make a popping noise...it ... A: I've not heard of that before so I nothing to offer you in terms of advice except that I don't ... | |
| Conjoined Teeth | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Myerson~ My 1 year old son has two teeth that are conjoined and appear to have grown out of the ... A: What you have described is a relatively uncommon situation called "dental gemination" where a ... | |
| Extremely small central incisor (top) on 14 month old | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter who is 14 months old has an extremely small central incisor on the top. It looks ... A: This may be an extra tooth, called a mesiodens, and for now it probably does not create a problem. ... | |
| backets continually breaking | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughter (now 15) has had braces for almost 2 years. In that 2 years she has had 10 broken ... A: I completely understand the frustration you and your daughter feel. It is, however, typical for an ... | |
| herbst appliance | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, Yesterday a pediatric orthodontist suggested herbst appliance therapy for my nine years old ... A: From your description it seems your son has a variety of issues that combine to produce a bite ... | |
| Decay | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, you know how most dental offices, when taking x-rays, they take it only at one angle, even ... A: Detecting decay under a restoration is difficult using conventional x-ray technology. Often a base ... | |
| top 4 teeth turned grey for 18 month old | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My 18 month old daughter's top 4 teeth have turned greyish. I have been told by her GI doctor that ... A: It may be that the repeated trauma has resulted in those teeth becoming non-vital. If that is the ... | |
| Palate Expansion Down Syndrome | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Two of my children need expanders. I have learned from the first who has a mild speech impediment ... A: All orthodontic appliances have the potential to cause discomfort and difficulty with speech, eating ... | |
| metal allegy in child using retainer | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Child of ten years using retainer with surgical steel has started having increasingly serious hives. ... A: The stainless steel wire used to fabricate retainers certainly has a component of nickel which could ... | |
| pediatric dental intrusion | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: My 23 mo. old encountered a dental intrusion on one of her top front teeth. We've seen a pediatric ... A: If the bleeding occurred after bumping the tooth again then that would be understandable. Of course ... | |
| Root Canal for 8 Year Old | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: About 6 weeks ago my 8 year-old daughter fell and lost a top front permanent tooth. Her pediatric ... A: Of course a second opinion is always a reasonable option. I would be surprised, however, if a ... | |
| pediatric dental intrusion | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My 23 mo. old encountered a dental intrusion on one of her top front teeth. We've seen a pediatric ... A: I'll try to respond to each of your questions. The problem with an intrusion is that there is a ... | |
| baby teeth | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is nearly 12 and she has lots of baby teeth. I've been recently to the dentist with her. ... A: This very much depends on the situation as determined by the x-rays, so I can't give you a specific ... | |
| Pediactric dentistry | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old daughter will have surgery to repair or remove 5-7 teeth due to decay caused by an ... A: The early loss of primary teeth can result in bite problems with the permanent teeth unless proper ... | |
| My 2 1/2 yr oldl grandson | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My grandson has cavities on the top of his front teeth. Right at the gum line. The dentist can't ... A: There's very little that can be done other than to make certain that the teeth are brushed throughly ... | |
| braces for crowding | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: my 15 YO son wanted invisalign to fix crowding of his 4 front bottom teeth (his dentist said that he ... A: In my experience I have started braces on just the bottom teeth but in every case I had to place ... | |
| herbst appliance | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My 13 year old son is about to have a herbst appliance to be followed by braces for a overbite. his ... A: That is an excellent question to which I cannot offer a conclusive answer. These various approaches ... | |
| dental x-ray dose | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old son today got a two-film bitewing x-ray. When the technician was turning on the x-ray ... A: X-ray machines deliver a dose of radiation based on the setting that is dialed into the machine and ... | |
| 2yr old with small decay in front teeth | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: MY two year old has a small amount of decay in the front teeth. I am scheduled at the ped dentist ... A: General anesthesia and sedation are two different approaches to pediatric dental treatment. With ... | |
| braces and extractions | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a question, I am going to have braces put on within the next two weeks and was told I needed ... A: Sometimes it's necessary to start treatment immediately after the teeth are removed. If extractions ... | |
| CHILDREN'S ROOTCANAL | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: MY HUSBAND IS AN EXPERT ON ASK.COM AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. MY QUESTION IS ABOUT MY SON. HE ... A: Those teeth that require the root canal treatment are probably molars which need to last another 3-5 ... | |
| new teeth | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old lost her two bottom front teeth. is that normal? it looks like she is getting two ... A: It's a bit early for the permanent teeth to be erupting but that's nature. Nothing you can do about ... | |
| Toddlers Infected tooth pulled | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My 3 y/o chipped one of her front teeth about a year an a half ago and it started to turn grey; ... A: The tooth probably became infected from the repeated trauma. If left untreated the infection could ... | |
| Child dentistry | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 and a half years old. 3 front teeth damaged by bottle usage and the tooth next to ... A: There are a variety of sedative medications in use today that make it possible to avoid general ... | |
| My son's painful teeth | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Can you please advise. I'm currently living in Thailand. My 3 year old(4 in July)son has a lot of ... A: The answer they gave to you makes no sense to me either. One reason to delay extractions might be ... | |
| overjet | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i want to know if an overjet corrected with braces can cause tmd i read that overjets can cause tmd ... A: Once again, I can only respond in generalities since your situation is complicated and requires a ... | |
| Toddler Tooth Extraction??? | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Last July (’08) our 2-y/o son fell on the sidewalk at the playground and bumped his mouth. He was a ... A: The x-ray shows evidence of a chronic infection associated with the tooth. It appears that the pulp ... | |
| first tooth a molar | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have e 14 months baby girl and his first tooth came out before 3 days was a molar.I want to ask ... A: I'm not aware of any association with problems with bones. I think that you just need to wait and ... | |
| yellow line sheer teeth | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My son now 5, fell and ripped 4 bottom teeth out at 20 months.He had a partial on that was just cut ... A: There is no reason to believe that those teeth are non-vital. The irregular coloration of the teeth ... | |
| lowr jaw thrust | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I developed a habit of very slightly (about 1 cm) thrusting my lower jaw forward because I have a ... A: I really can't answer that since this is simply a discussion of the possibilities. There is no ... | |
| Use of space maintainers | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, My 9-year old son has a first phrase orthodontic treatment (upper jaw expansion and ... A: The space that is gained when the larger primary second molars are replaced by the smaller second ... | |
| Nephews gums | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My nephew is 30 months old. For 2-3 days now his gums are swollen and he has a few red spots on his ... A: This sounds more like an oral virus than simple gingivitis. Unfortunately there is no treatment for ... | |
| adult realignment | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am 43 now. When I was a teenager, I had braces with a upper palate plate that was tightened with a ... A: In the area of medical and dental treatment there are never any guarantees. This is because even ... | |
| 9yr old girl with soft teeth? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My 9yr old niece has soft teeth & may need braces. Her teeth are 2 different shades of white which ... A: There is really no such thing as "soft teeth". This is often used as an over-simplified excuse for ... | |
| PLEASE HELP--CONCERNED FOR MY 2 YEAR OLD | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old son feel about 3 -4 weeks ago and hit his front teeth on the pavement. they bled a lot ... A: This probably means that the nerve of the tooth has died as a result of the trauma. The tooth can ... | |
| toddler cavities/ caps | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: My 25 month old son went to the dentist yesterday--I was informed that his four front teeth were ... A: White crowns are certainly an option but if the bite is a problem the crowns will break. The ... | |
| can crowding cause physical discomfort ? | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have mild-moderate crowding of my front lower teeth. I also have very mild discomfort in this area ... A: The answer depends on the nature of the discomfort you are experiencing. Since I have no idea about ... | |
| braces for a deep bite | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My 11 year old needs braces and we visited two orthodontists. #1 said severe overlap-class II, lower ... A: All of these options have the potential to effectively treat the malocclusion as do other approaches ... | |
| pedi-partials | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: A COUPLE MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT PEDI-PARTIALS. 1) IN YOUR EXPERIENCE,HOW DOES THE CHILD TOLERATE THE ... A: Our experience has been very good. Most youngsters adapt very well to the appliance. The challenge ... | |
| underdeveloped roots | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My 6yr old's first two bottom adult teeth erupted but her dentist says her roots are underdeveloped. ... A: I've seen this sort of problem before and I'm not aware of any single cause. Ultimately, the roots ... | |
| My 5 Year Old | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My five year old has ground her baby teeth down to just abou the gum. I noticed this in dramatic ... A: Extensive grinding of the teeth can be a problem depending on which teeth are affected. The proper ... | |
| tooth extraction by dentist for crowding | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Several years ago our dentist indicated our son's teeth are crowded and will need 4 teeth extracted ... A: Timing of extractions is a very important part of proper orthodontic treatment. The extraction of ... | |
| crossbite | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 12 & just had her orthodontic consultation. She has a crossbite & will need braces. ... A: A crossbite causes the teeth to contact in an unnatural and unbalanced way even though the teeth ... | |
| Loose front tooth-mild swelling | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, My 5 year old son had baby root canal treatment 5 and a half months ago on his two front ... A: The swelling is probably due to an infection in the gum. This could be due to the shedding of the ... | |
| restraining 2 year old for cavity treatment? | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: my 28 month old son has one cavity that needs to be treated in the near future, as x-rays are ... A: The papoose wrap is absolutely standard procedure. It is for the protection of the patient since ... | |
| 2 year old with root fracture | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: my son fell off of his bike and fractured one of his upper front teeth above the gumline a week & a ... A: While there is a small chance for a root fracture to heal itself there is a much greater chance that ... | |
| Permanent Tooth Not Coming Down | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old son and his tooth still has not come down. I'm not sure of the proper name for ... A: If the tooth fails to emerge by itself then it may require surgical intervention to enable it to ... | |
| problem with 2 year old sons front teeth | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: First let me thank you for taking the time to read this. OK I have a son who just turned two last ... A: The proper specialist for managing this problem is a pediatric dentist so you have made the correct ... | |
| 10 yr. old w/wisdom teeth | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: my 10 yr old has his lower wisdom teeth coming and pushing against his other teeth, Oral surgery ... A: In my 36 years as a practicing dentist I have never seen wisdom teeth or third molars emerge in a 10 ... | |
| Gummy Smile | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son has a very gummy smile and he is really self-conscious over it. I'd like to know ... A: There are several different reasons for a "gummy smile". One of them is gingival hyperplasia, a ... | |
| sedating a 4 year old | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old that needs crowns on his bottom back molars on both sides. I have gotten two ... A: Our experience is that with conscious sedation as it is done in the office there is a significant ... | |
| fillings | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is now 7 yrs old and has had 4 fillings. Every filling has required additional work due ... A: You have asked me to make a judgement regarding a specific situation, but I am not in a position to ... | |
| fillings | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is now 7 yrs old and has had 4 fillings. Every filling has required additional work due ... A: Some clarification seems to be necessary. First, I don't really know what is meant by "decay behind ... | |
| child dentistry | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My son is 33 months old and unfortunatley,is still on the bottle. I noticed that his front two teeth ... A: Certainly, after the four upper incisors have been removed it is important to replace those teeth ... | |
| fillings | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is now 7 yrs old and has had 4 fillings. Every filling has required additional work due ... A: It is not typical to have routine retreatment as you've described. While it is easy to suspect less ... | |
| Upper left cross-bite | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Dr.Myerson! My daughter just turned 4 2weeks ago.She had a cleaning in April and was ... A: It is important to make this correction well before all the permanent teeth have emerged. I ... | |
| front tooth extraction | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 years old. When his top front two teeth came in, they were yellow on just the bottom ... A: This is a judgement call that needs to be made on the basis of a clinical examination, x-ray ... | |
| My 13 yr old Son's Adult Teeth | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, My son's incisor baby teeth were causing his adult teeth to come in through the front ... A: By age 13 the incisors should have been in place long ago. At this point I would strongly recommend ... | |
| Over Bite | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: First thank you for serving. My husband has almost 20 yrs in. Our 21 month old does not chew food. ... A: Based on your description it seems like your son has a very small mandible or lower jaw. If that is ... | |
| Strange tooth eruption pattern in baby | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 months. Her first teeth erupted on her first birthday. Now the only other teeth ... A: That is certainly an unusual eruption pattern and if there were some sort of intervention or ... | |
| pediatric dentristry: pmt tooth above baby tooth | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: my daughter has a permanent tooth growing out above her baby tooth. I forget the name of the tooth, ... A: This is a fairly common situation you've described. The baby tooth is almost completely resorbed ... | |
| 5 Year old Teeth Broke in half | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old ran into my 8 year olds head while they were playing and the top half of one of his ... A: Your child will lose that broken tooth when the permanent tooth comes in, but it may be a while ... | |
| Children's Milk Teeth | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old who has a full set of milk teeth fell from his bike 2 days ago and put his top left ... A: That canine tooth has another 3-5 years to go before it's ready to fall out so you are correct to ... | |
| what do you think about this? | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal done a few years back. Ever since the procedure, I've felt a little pain on that ... A: Let me explain. There are two pathways of sensation to each tooth. The first is through the pulp ... | |
| what do you think about this? | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal done a few years back. Ever since the procedure, I've felt a little pain on that ... A: I presume you entered into a treatment agreement with a dentist who is trained and licensed to ... | |
| tooth extraction in a 4 year old | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Good evening Sir, My dentist suggested one of the baby teeth's be extracted from my ... A: A second opinion would be a good idea. We very rarely remove a lower primary incisor when we see ... | |
| 23 month old hit a chair....... | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My 23 month old was playing around and chasing his brothers around when he fell and hit his top ... A: This could result in no problems at all. Or it could result in damage to the primary teeth ... | |
| front tooth extraction | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 years old. When his top front two teeth came in, they were yellow on just the bottom ... A: The crown requires care because it is not as strong as a healthy, natural tooth. However with good ... | |
| front tooth extraction | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 years old. When his top front two teeth came in, they were yellow on just the bottom ... A: I disagree with the pediatric dentist. With the loss of two upper incisors I believe it is wise to ... | |
| occlusion | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, my orthodontist placed an anchoring bracket too high (ideal position) on #28, and i ... A: Generally, brackets are placed in an ideal location on each tooth, but because of the position of a ... | |
| Late Teething | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Sir, My daughter is 2 and half years old, she is having only 4 teeths (2 on the upper jaw and 2 on ... A: There is nothing that can be done regarding this situation, but you can certainly take your child ... | |
| overbite in baby with sucking problems | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My 5 month old recently was diagnosed with failure to thrive due to a faulty suck. She seems to ... A: While an underdeveloped lower jaw is normal in infants, a severely underdeveloped lower jaw ... | |
| High arched palate | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Dr Meyerson. what is a high arched palate & how can it be treated ? A: This describes a particular configuration and shape of the maxilla or upper jaw. A high arched ... | |
| Delayed eruption of permanent front teeth | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old son lost his upper front baby teeth naturally 5 months ago. His permanent teeth have ... A: Perhaps a follow up with the orthodontist would be helpful after one year to determine if there has ... | |
| Advice | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old son. He slipped and fell damaging his one front tooth , at that ... A: Without having the benefit of an examination and x-rays it is quite impossible for me to determine ... | |
| herbst appliance | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My 13 year old son is about to have a herbst appliance to be followed by braces for a overbite. his ... A: Not all orthodontists use a Herbst appliance so there are alternatives to this approach. In severe ... | |
| Milk tooth decay | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My son is now 4 1/2 years old. His 4 teeth in the front row and 2 inside is infected. Decay ... A: Keeping to a healthy diet is something that should be a life long commitment. It is important to ... | |
| Three year old's facial structure and teeth | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughter saw our dentist, for her first visit to a dentist, this past month. Dascha is 3 years ... A: I would not recommend any treatment of this sort at this age unless there were already some drastic ... | |
| Infant iron stains | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My 8 month old son has been taking an iron supplement and I noticed on his teeth(he has 4)- ... A: Try regular brushing with a non-fluoride toothpaste. You don't want to use fluoride toothpaste ... | |
| toddler plaque problems | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: my 24 month old has had an orange colored substance on his teeth for the last 4-5 months. We brush ... A: Sounds like you've done all that's possible at home. This would be a good time to get your little ... | |
| Retainer problems | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: problem. I had braces for two years and got them removed about 3 years ago. i have a permanent ... A: Good question. The answer depends on how much out of alignment the lateral incisors have become. ... | |
| stained braces | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have just had plastic braces fitted and last night I had a curry and now the plastics are yellow. ... A: You've now discovered the main reason why I don't use plastic brackets in my practice. You can try ... | |
| 5 yr old son has fleshy bump on gum line | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: My 5 yr old son has a fleshy like lump that has appeared on his gum line i would say 3rd tooth from ... A: You've described an abcess which indicates that the tooth in question probably requires additional ... | |
| treating cavities in two year old | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: First of all ,thank u so much for answering questions on this site, i read some of your answers, ... A: Good questions, Deena. Hope this helps. Usually, "anesthesia" refers to general anesthesia which is ... | |
| retainers and trauma | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, Hi, how are you? I don't know if you know any information on this, but since you know ... A: As I wrote in my initial reply, "Retainers are passive appliances, designed to prevent the teeth ... | |
| Broken Toddler Teeth | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My 15-month-old hit his mouth on the coffee table and as a result, he broke his two from teeth with ... A: It is important to have those teeth evaluated right away to determine the extent of the damage to ... | |
| retainers and trauma | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, Hi, how are you? I don't know if you know any information on this, but since you know ... A: It is important to distinguish between periodontal or gum infection and endodontic or pulp ... | |
| 16 Month old no teeth | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: my 16 month old boy still hasn't any teeth. I am starting to worry. When you rub your finger along ... A: There is nothing you can do at home to hasten the situation. You have two choices. You can ... | |
| Playground accident | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Randolph: Four days ago, my almost 6 year daughter fell from a teeter-totter and smashed her mouth ... A: I would not expect that a molar would have been affected by the incident you described so it's ... | |
| Time for braces after extraction | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have severe crowding and need to extract my premolars before getting braces. How long can I wait ... A: The answer to this question very much depends on the extent of crowding and the orthodontist's ... | |
| molars and toddlers | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year oldson is complaining that his right cheek hurts and his teeth are sore. Are there ... A: Once the 20 primary teeth have emerged, usually by age 2-3, the next tooth to arrive are the four ... | |
| cavities on baby molars/ nerve treatment | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i just took my 4 year old son to the dentist for the first time. i was told he had 6 cavities, 3 of ... A: When tooth decay progresses deep into the tooth the nerve or pulp of the tooth becomes infected. ... | |
| braces | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, i just had a brace put on the lower teeth last week. #19/28 hold anchoring brackets. ... A: I can only suggest that you discuss this fully with your orthodontist and come to some understanding ... | |
| gap teeth | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Want to get my gaps closed without having to get braces. What dentist would you recommend me go to? A: In order to close the gaps without moving the teeth you will need to find a restorative or cosmetic ... | |
| palate surgery adult | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm 32 years old, I started TX for braces w/ general dentist who put on expanders top & bottom @ the ... A: I strongly advise all my adult patients to complete all necessary periodontal treatment prior to ... | |
| advice | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: If there are cracks on tooth, and they start hurting, is that a really bad sign, and that immediate ... A: Orthodontists are first trained as dentists and should be able to advise you to some extent about ... | |
| Uneasy bite and mascular pain | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Case history: I am 25 years of age. When I about 17, I underwent an othodontic treatment by a ... A: You clearly have a complicated problem involving teeth, jaw position, and muscles. This requires a ... | |
| 3 missing teeth in 12 yr. old | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: X-rays show that my son is missing 2 adult teeth on top, with an additional 3rd needing a chain ... A: Without having access to an examination and related diagnostic data, xrays and photographs I am at a ... | |
| Tooth decay extractions | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: It is recommended that my 6-year-old have 3 baby teeth extracted and spacers at $400 a pop put in. ... A: Some teeth may be saved by performing nerve treatments and placing stainless steel crowns to restore ... | |
| baby canines. | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: so I'm 17 years old and I have to get braces because my adult canine teeth won't come down on their ... A: With careful proper treatment you should be able to achieve a pleasing and esthetic result. Poor ... | |
| 16 year old daughter missing perm teeth | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I am at a loss for what to do.. I feel like we are all alone with this problem !! My daughter as a ... A: This must be a very difficult situation for your daughter and you to deal with and it is an almost ... | |
| Discolored tooth | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is turning 5 and recently lost one of her baby tooth at the front bottom of her mouth. ... A: Permanent teeth are never as white as the baby teeth and they look especially discolored when ... | |
| dentition - late teething | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: my baby is 10 months & a week old ( born on 30th June 2008) his first tooth has still not ... A: Usually late teething is not due to a deficiency or illness...it just happens. There is really ... | |
| children's space maintainers | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: If a child has loops on both back teeth with a connecting band: How does the spacer keep all of the ... A: If the tooth forward of the extraction space shifts back slightly it will either fall out before the ... | |
| 17 month old swollen gums and fever | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago my son ran a fever for about two days. The highest his fever got was 39.8 degrees ... A: There are various viral infections, not necessarily the flu, which can cause the severe gingival ... | |
| molars | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Do you pull a 6 yr. old baby teeth (molars) when they have cavaties with no decay in the middle?My ... A: Unless the tooth is about to fall out anyway, it is never a good idea to remove a baby tooth if it ... | |
| Flap of skin on gum | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is 6 years old. In the back of his mouth on his bottom gums he has a big flap of skin ... A: The flap of tissue is probably some excess gum that formed when the 6 year molars emerged. This is ... | |
| Pericornitis and has braces | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I've had my braces on for about a year now. Last mouth my gum started getting sore where my wisdom ... A: As a temporary measure you should rinse with warm salt water. You can also rinse with a preparation ... | |
| children's space maintainers | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: If a child has loops on both back teeth with a connecting band: How does the spacer keep all of the ... A: The space maintainer appliance is a very rigid device that creates a sturdy "anchor" to prevent the ... | |
| orthodontia at 4 years old? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My dentist saw my nearly 4 year old for the first time and says she needs to see an orthodontist. ... A: Your child is way too young to begin orthodontic treatment. First, she needs to stop sucking her ... | |
| Palette expanders.. | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Im really hoping that you can help. I am 20 years old, and after getting my quad helix palate ... A: The quad helix will not expand your palate so much as it will widen your upper dental arch which may ... | |
| Pedi-partial for 5 year old . . . helpful for speech? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Myerson. My daughter had her 4 front teeth crowned when she was 21 months old. She had pulp ... A: The prior damage to the primary incisors necessitated a procedure called a pulpotomy. In this ... | |
| child root canal | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I just took my year old child to see a dentis.He recommended a root canal in two of his side ... A: If those teeth are removed you will need to have a space maintainer placed for the next 10 years ... | |
| Toddler cavities | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 22 months old. She has cavities in her 2 lower back molars. The dentist does not ... A: Office sedation is certainly an option and it is safe when done by a properly trained, experienced ... | |
| Tooth abscessd | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: 6 months ago, my daughter had cavity, that was not detected 1 year ago by her dentist. We had the ... A: While it happens occasionally, it is certainly not a common occurrence for a nerve treatment to ... | |
| Son's cavity repair | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: He was born premature & had cavity problem in his teeth from sometime. His backside 4 teeth & ... A: The treatment should be done since it will just get worse in time. The quality of dental care ... | |
| baby bottle toothe decay | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My son is 20 months old and he is having BBTD in his two front insicors.The dentist took his xrays ... A: The quality of the restoration depends on the skill of the dentist and the ability to control the ... | |
| baby bottle toothe decay | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My son is 20 months old and he is having BBTD in his two front insicors.The dentist took his xrays ... A: I seriously doubt if the IRM will remain in the tooth for very long since it does not bond to the ... | |
| Pediatric Tooth Filing | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 7 years old and has some crowding in her bottom teeth. She is scheduled to have 0.5mm ... A: I often will do this very same procedure but NEVER with a 7 year old youngster. In my way of ... | |
| digital x-rays | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal a couple years ago, and I went to the dentist, but their x-rays did not show up ... A: I am not aware of any distinct evidence to support the claim that digital x-rays are more diagnostic ... | |
| Child Dentist visit | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My son just went to his dentist today. This is his third visit. His first visit identified a ... A: Without an examination and x-rays I cannot determine if this treatment plan is appropriate, although ... | |
| baby bottle toothe decay | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My son is 20 months old and he is having BBTD in his two front insicors.The dentist took his xrays ... A: I don't understand the need for a temporary restoration when a composite resin restoration can be ... | |
| MY DAUGHTER'S TEETH | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I took my 7 year old to the dentist and he stated that she has 6 teeth that have decay and need to ... A: My guess is that those cavities are on the back teeth which need to last another 5 years. If you do ... | |
| orthodontics shifted top teeth | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My fifteen year old son started orthodontics 14 months ago. Is it normal for the orthodontist to ... A: There are many different paths to a good treatment result and without having complete information ... | |
| missing teeth | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old lost her 4 front most teeth (2 top middle, 2 bottom middle) over 6 months ago. The ... A: Some teeth can be quite delayed in emerging and this may be such a situation. You can certainly ... | |
| cross bite | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My 7 yo daughter has a crossbite. The ortho inserted a palette explander and a fixed bite guard. I ... A: From your description I cannot tell exactly what purpose the "bite guard" serves since the term ... | |
| x-rays | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I had an issue with one of my root canals, because it still ached from time to time. However, I got ... A: The x-rays displayed on a computer are called digital x-rays. While it is possible to view those ... | |
| frenectomy for 12-yr old | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: My dentist has just recommended that my 12-year have a frenectomy of his upper labial frenum since ... A: Since your son has acquired all his permanent teeth and there is no gap present I fail to identify a ... | |
| Extra tooth | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I noticed a new tooth erupting behind one of the front teeth of my four and a half year old ... A: This should be evaluated by a dentist to determine if the tooth will have some effect on normal ... | |
| 4-year-old with cavities | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My four-year-old has cavities in 4 back teeth on the top and 4 back teeth on the bottom. Her ... A: I would suggest that you have a second opinion with a pediatric dentist. I would also recommend ... | |
| Too much procedure for a 4 year-old | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year-old has issues with his teeth, but I don't know if the dentist I'm visiting is really ... A: The vast majority of dentists and dental specialists are highly trained, caring, ethical ... | |
| Retainer on Root Canalled Tooth | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, Hello, how are you today? I have a concern for one of my root canalled tooth that ... A: There is only way to determine if there is an issue with the bite and if the retainer is causing ... | |
| Three loose teeth | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My son is ten with three teeth loose. Bottom L Canine as well as Bottom R Molars. He is having ... A: If the teeth are loose then they are in the process of falling out. The sooner that happens the ... | |
| Loosing Central Incisors at 5 | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My son has lost both of his lower central incisors in the past three weeks,he just turned five. His ... A: Sometimes we see a localized discoloration on a tooth like you've described. Often this is ... | |
| Baby Incisors | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I just got back from a new pediatric dentist for my 20 month old today. We went to see him about my ... A: This is a mystery that nature has provided. There are two possibilities. The first, and most ... | |
| Retainer on Root Canalled Tooth | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, Hello, how are you today? I have a concern for one of my root canalled tooth that ... A: Pain is not a normal event and it always indicates that something is wrong. Some pain following a ... | |
| Bad molar contact | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am an American presently deputed in Afghanistan. Recently I had to visit a local dentist due to a ... A: A vertical bony defect is often present in the situation that you've described. The area is subject ... | |
| Missing Teeth | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm turning 20 this November and I'm wondering why i only have 24 teeth. The average person has 32 ... A: Some individuals have fewer than the usual number of teeth. Often this is an inherited trait but ... | |
| infection and retainer | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: My name is Mia, and I have had braces before for 3 years. My dentist told me that it was possible ... A: I have never heard of shifting teeth causing an infection. It is possible that if a tooth is not in ... | |
| 28 month old cavity in between two front teeth | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 28 months old and she has a cavity in between her two front teeth. The dentist wants ... A: It's true that many individuals would judge stainless steel crowns on the front teeth of a child as ... | |
| Retainer's | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a retainer after getting to braces off it's been 2 months now and my bottom retained ... A: Your retainer should be adjusted by your orthodontist to fit properly if possible. Otherwise, a new ... | |
| Overbite | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 11. An orthodontist is recommending braces and use of a herbst appliance to correct ... A: Obviously, your daughter is not experiencing any problems with her bite at this time, either ... | |
| Overbite | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 11. An orthodontist is recommending braces and use of a herbst appliance to correct ... A: There are two statements here that should be qualified. "...if it is not corrected she will need ... | |
| facial changes | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My son was edge-to-edge class iii open bite-was expanded and reverse pull head gear at 13 then full ... A: This is a very simple question with a very complicated answer since it requires a careful analysis ... | |
| My 1 month old cutting teeth? | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: i know this may seem a little weird but my 1 month old has been cranky and has been drooling often. ... A: Yes, that's possible, however sometimes these early teeth are actually extra "neonatal" teeth or ... | |
| Braces and Gum ulcer | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I had braces for 8 months now. I had 2 upper 4th teeth removed to make room. My orthodontist had ... A: Orthodontic tooth movement does not result in an ulceration of the gum tissue. However, it's not ... | |
| Retainers | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canalled tooth that still hurts till this day from time to time, when I eat certain ... A: Pain is always a sign of something wrong. Assuming the root canal procedure was done properly, that ... | |
| My retainers on my root canaled tooth | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I just had a root canal done on my front tooth (tooth #9). I know after a root canal, the tooth ... A: It takes a fairly long time for the tooth to become brittle following a root canal treatment. ... | |
| Infant/toddler tooth eruption | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I am starting to get a little concerned. My oldest child is just shy of being 2 years old and most ... A: It is a bit unusual for your child to be so delayed in her dental development and at two years of ... | |
| my son's cavity and gum. | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am so thankful to have found this to maybe get an answer. My son is 5 and half years old, and had ... A: It's difficult to re-establish a good working relationship with a youngster after a previous bad ... | |
| my son's cavity and gum. | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am so thankful to have found this to maybe get an answer. My son is 5 and half years old, and had ... A: This is an abcess which is the result of decay that has infected the nerve of the tooth and has now ... | |
| Caps on front teeth | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: At a recent dental visit I was told that my 4 yr old needed to have caps put on his two front teeth ... A: If the cavities are very small it may be possible to place small, tooth-colored fillings. However, ... | |
| whites caps or silver | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 19 month old daughter that has four cavities and I know that she is going to need caps. My ... A: You may be correct in your assessment that neither alternative is an entirely esthetic approach but ... | |
| Sealants on child's teeth | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 and 10 yr old with good teeth (thank goodness!) I have heard many people tell me that I ... A: The accumulation of calculus suggests that you have not been thoroughly cleaning the teeth as well ... | |
| teeth | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: One of my front teeth is longer than the other. Is there any way to get it to the size of the other ... A: Very simple question...complicated answer. The short answer is that there are many different ways ... | |
| Two front teeth | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned 6 years old. In the last two months he has lost both of this front two teeth (he ... A: It's not unusual for the permanent tooth to appear after three months or more. The American Academy ... | |
| Pulling adult teeth due to crowding for braces | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 10 with a bown age 2 yrs younger. I was told she should have 4 adult teeth ... A: By your daughter's age the amount of space available for tooth alignment has already been ... | |
| Root canal and braces | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I had a root canal done on my first right bottom molar about 6-7 years ago. I am in early 20s and I ... A: Generally, a root canal treated tooth will move normally under orthodontic forces if the root canal ... | |
| 11 year old son | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My 11 year old is getting his back lower molars in. The gums back there are swollen but he is ... A: Pain and swelling of the gums is commonly experienced around the teeth that are emerging through the ... | |
| braces | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a strong thrust when swallowing and my tongue moves forward with i swallow, pushing my teeth ... A: If you just get a retainer it will prevent the teeth from moving forward more but it will not ... | |
| sidelying 2nd molar and wisdom teeth | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, My 18 year old daughter has a lower 2nd molar that has only one cusp showing through the ... A: It sounds like your daughter has a rather complicated set of orthodontic problems...over retained ... | |
| re: toddler teeth extraction | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My three year old has been diagnosed with a mouth full of cavities. Her teeth came in very early ... A: A pulpectomy, which is more extensive than a pulpotomy, is a complete root canal treatment and may ... | |
| Failed Pulpotomy? Broken Filling? Bad Dentistry? | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Prob #1 - 7 yo daughter had pulpotomy and crown on "S" tooth 6 mo ago. It developed an abscess 2 wks ... A: Problem #1 - When a pulpotomy fails it is usually due to the inability of the tooth to tolerate the ... | |
| 21 month old molar | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: For the past two days my 21 month old daughter has been unable to sleep well and been eating nothing ... A: Until a proper examination and diagnosis can be made it is impossible to know the problem that your ... | |
| Baby Teeth | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned about my five year old niece who has been losing baby teeth for about a year. She ... A: It is not unusual for a 5 year old to be losing baby teeth. It can sometimes take 3 months or more ... | |
| Thankyou for your time | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My 11 month old daughter appears to have an underbite. She has been bottle fed and does not use ... A: It is far too soon in your daughter's development to know how the jaw will develop and it is ... | |
| braces & dental implant | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Im having a lot of problems with my upper left front tooth. I've had a root canal done and had it ... A: Teeth can be moved with the right amount of force in the proper direction. That's what orthodontic ... | |
| pressure on tooth | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: my name is paula and im 18 years old.I have this cracked tooth on the right upper side of my mouth ... A: That's probably not pressure that you're feeling...it's simply tooth pain from a tooth that is not ... | |
| White rim at bottom of front teeth | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I read a similar query re the above viz. my son's (13 yrs) front 2 teeth have a white rim on the ... A: If the white rim is located along the gum line it is due to a deficiency in brushing and represents ... | |
| Baby teeth black line | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My 7 month old daughter has her 2 bottom baby teeth and as they have come in I now notice a small ... A: It's not possible for me to determine the nature and significance of that black line without an ... | |
| 3 year old son with molar decay | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Our 3 year old son has been diagnosed with extensive decay in all 8 of his molars. Two of his lower ... A: For the restoration of extensive decay in primary molars there is really only one option and that is ... | |
| Can a tooth get brused? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr old daughter fell really hard on our hard tile floor, her gums turned white really fast. A ... A: Technically, a bruise or contusion is an injury to soft tissue, so the term does not apply to a ... | |
| Electric Toothbrushes | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I had a question about oscillating-rotating electric toothbrushes. I was looking at one ... A: Dave, I have yet to read a reliable study that compares the effectiveness of one electric toothbrush ... | |
| making room or extraction??? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My 13 yr. old had spacers and braces for 1.5 yrs to make room in his crowded mouth. Still not enough ... A: Not always. The decision to extract or not requires consideration of many factors that can have an ... | |
| to pull or not to pull | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: my 4 1/2 year old had a cavity filled about a month a go and now it is infected and is absested. the ... A: If you have that tooth removed it will require placement of a space maintainer to prevent shifting ... | |
| Root Absorption | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I had braces on 3 years ago only for one year. My teeth were pretty bad at first, but ended up ... A: As your orthodontist explained, with root resorption there is a serious risk of loosing your front ... | |
| resolution for cavities in a 3-year old | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My son went to the dentist for the first time last week, he is three. He had numerous cavities all ... A: The important factor regarding the type of restoration to be used concerns just how much tooth ... | |
| to pull or not to pull | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: my 4 1/2 year old had a cavity filled about a month a go and now it is infected and is absested. the ... A: It is quite possible that at the time of the first appointment there was no clear indication that a ... | |
| root canals | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know your opinion on doing several root canals &fillings on a 4yr old at one time in ... A: Theoretically, there are two ways this treatment can be done. You can have all the treatment ... | |
| Bruised tooth? | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old son has a tooth that has turned a light greyish white on the front and is dark on the ... A: You are quite correct in estimating that there was some sort of injury. The darkening of the tooth ... | |
| Braces and Perio | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have periodontitis. I had osseous surgery performed. My orthodontist was given letter form perio ... A: There are several possibilities that would result in the mobility that you describe. Some of them ... | |
| Simple Question | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have what is probably one of the simplest questions to ask... but it's been floating around in my ... A: It really doesn't matter as long as you cover all the bases. Unlike baseball, you don't have to ... | |
| Cavity Pain | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr old has been having cavity pain for 3 days now. His dentist does not have anything available ... A: I'm sorry but there's nothing else to recommend besides what you've already been given. Your child ... | |
| 4year old with cavities | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently took my son to the dentist for the first time and was amazed to find out he had 8 ... A: It is necessary to clean and restore every cavity in a child of this age. Those back teeth need to ... | |
| baby tooth replacement | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old daughter injured her front tooth a year ago. Her tooth became chipped and we took ... A: The purpose of replacing a missing primary incisor tooth is (1) to improve esthetics, and (2) to ... | |
| Straightening Teeth With A Retainer Instead of Braces | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: As a child I was constantly at the Orthodontist. After my braces were removed, someone threw my ... A: Good question. While that may be possible it really depends on the bite relationship and the exact ... | |
| Ortho-implant | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Myerson: I'm having some teeth removed before orthodontic treatment and my gp dentist office told ... A: I'm surprised that your orthodontist did not discuss this with you prior to actually starting ... | |
| Children's dentistry | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My son is 6 years old and lost both of his bottom center teeth. The permanent teeth are already ... A: It is definitely not a good idea to remove those two baby teeth at this point. You're correct...it ... | |
| Toddler | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: When my daughter was one, I was concerned that she wasn't getting enough fluoride from our water so ... A: It seems that your pediatrician may have given you very poor advice. It is never acceptable to ... | |
| My daughter's black tooth | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago, my daughter was playing on the stairs of our house, and fell, hitting her left ... A: Usually when a tooth becomes non-vital and turns black there's a significant possibility that it ... | |
| primary herpetic gingivostomatis | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I just took my 5yr old daughter to the dentist,and i was told that she had this due to the symptoms ... A: This is a fairly common infection in young children and is caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv). ... | |
| Childs tooth | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: now five and a half years old. Just two weeks ago she lost her number 8 central, and already ... A: This is not the normal path of eruption, but we often see teeth emerge in unusual ways. Sometimes ... | |
| painful jaw | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: ihave been in restricted pain in the right side of my jaw for 6 months, i have an appointment on 1st ... A: You very well might be on the right track. I hope you've scheduled your visit with a dentist who is ... | |
| Removal of 2nd molars for orthodontic treatment | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: My 11 year old son is about to start with braces. His orthdontist has requested that all four of ... A: I have prescribed removal of upper second molars in selected situations with excellent results. In ... | |
| milk tooth problems | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter's milk tooth are still intact and the new teeth are emerging from the back ... A: It really doesn't make much difference if you remove the loose baby teeth or you let them fall out ... | |
| My 8 yr old daughter has yellow teeth | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: My eight year old daughter's teeth are very yellow. She flosses, uses a rinse that points out ... A: This is a very common observation and concern. It seems like oral hygiene is not an issue so I'm ... | |
| My Grandson, reddened swollen gums,bleeding | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: and my daughter said when she brushes them now, they bleed. He is not eating properly probably ... A: This sounds like a viral infection which may get better in a week or so. Meantime, it's important ... | |
| Permanent teeth in before baby teeth out | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My six year-old son has already lost his bottom two front teeth. Both bottom teeth came in behind ... A: Your son is at a very changeable period in his bite development. Sometimes these irregularities have ... | |
| Gum pulling away from tooth | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: it is the bottom center tooth where the gum and the skin in the mouth meet, she complains that it is ... A: Without actually examining your daughter it is not possible make an accurate diagnosis. This could ... | |
| missing permanent teeth in toddler | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My little boy will be four next month. He went to the dentist today and after they took X-rays we ... A: If those teeth were to develop I would expect to see evidence of that on an x-ray at age four. The ... | |
| Son with post root canal discomfort | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old son had a root canal and cap done a week ago. He started having pain about 3 days ... A: I assume you are referring to treatment done for a primary tooth and not a permanent tooth. ... | |
| removal of toddler teeth over root canal | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: my two year old has to have either 2 root canals , or have the teeth removed both teeth are chipped ... A: Saving teeth rather than removing them has a better chance of allowing normal development to ... | |
| side effects on oral sedation and GA | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old son has been diagnosed with severe tooth decay on his 4 upper front teeth (right now, ... A: If the tooth has adequate structure to support a crown and there is no significant damage to the ... | |
| side effects on oral sedation and GA | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old son has been diagnosed with severe tooth decay on his 4 upper front teeth (right now, ... A: Both approaches have the potential for physical and emotional consequences. The physical risks are ... | |
| Braces, 28 year old not going to plan after 2years (missing bottom 2 front teeth creating gap, help) | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm in my late 20's and have had full braces on both top and bottom teeth for over 2 years now. My ... A: Well, my only advice would be to consult another orthodontist for an evaluation of your situation. ... | |
| two front teeth | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: You probably get this question often but I am going to ask anyway as it seems difficult to research ... A: The permanent teeth should be appearing soon, however in may cases when the primary teeth are lost ... | |
| Crossbite and diastema | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: The other day I was chatting with my friend, who is attending a dental school when she noticed that ... A: The advatage associated with the correction of the diastema is esthetic. The amount of time ... | |
| Crossbite and diastema | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: The other day I was chatting with my friend, who is attending a dental school when she noticed that ... A: The molar pain is not the result of the diastema and crossbite. However, it may be signs of a ... | |
| broken baby teeth | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a ten year old son who came to me the other day and said he lost a tooth. When I looked at ... A: The tooth may not be broken. What you see in the gums may be the permanent tooth starting to ... | |
| Graying tooth | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago my on knocked his front teeth running into a wall. Now one of his top front teeth ... A: Okay...slightly different answer. The tooth will probably require a root canal treatment. This ... | |
| Graying tooth | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago my on knocked his front teeth running into a wall. Now one of his top front teeth ... A: You don't indicate the age of your child or if this is a baby tooth or a permanent tooth. Assuming ... | |
| Braces | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering, Is it possible to wear braces more than one time? I've had braces before, and ... A: Yes, it is certainly possible to have orthodontic re-treatment. Actually, if the problem is minimal ... | |
| granddaughter's teeth | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter is 20 months old. She has only 6 teeth. Is this normal and what would cause her ... A: It's not entirely unusual for teeth to be delayed in their eruption. Nature has an uncanny ability ... | |
| 2 year old | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My little 2 year old son just fell and hit his upper tooth (1) and it went inside his gums entirely. ... A: This type of intrusion injury certainly has the potential to have done some damage to the developing ... | |
| pallet extender and adnoids | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My 12 yr old daughter needs a pallet extender but the orthodontist recommended she see an ENT before ... A: I'm not familiar with the term "pallet extender". I suspect you may be referring to a "palate ... | |
| 6yo daughters teeth | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple concerns and questions about my 6yo daughter. Let me start by saying that the reason ... A: First, I would recommend that you take your daughter to a pediatric dental specialist who is best ... | |
| pulling baby teeth | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: would it be reasonable to pull the two baby teeth out from the bottom on either side of the center ... A: In a situation where there is significant crowding of the primary incisor dentition it is possible ... | |
| wonky teeth | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My 5 yr old has his first two bottom front teeth coming through. One is straight and one is at an ... A: This is something that happens quite frequently...often for no discernible reason at all. Sometimes ... | |
| Teeth off center | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am just about to get my braces off... except today, when i was inspecting my teeth to make sure ... A: I'm going to answer your question by posing some questions for your consideration and a few ... | |
| jaw expansion srgry vs braces | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: my upper jaw is shaped like this: _- -_ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... A: Interesting graphic...it tells me some of the story. A proper diagnosis and treatment plan, ... | |
| Prevident and too much fluoride | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: This is the current routine for our 4-YO twin daughters: Brush after lunch with regular fluoride ... A: Here's the deal with fluoride. There are basically two ways to deliver fluoride to the teeth. ... | |
| childrens dentistry | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: my 5 year old sons front baby tooth has fallen out and in the place is a very thin pointy tooth, the ... A: There are several possibilities with this situation and without a complete x-ray of the area it is ... | |
| 10yr old son and teeth | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I noticed today my son was complaining of a sore throat. I asked him to please open wide and look ... A: At age 10 I would expect additional teeth to be emerging, however they should be replacing the baby ... | |
| Dental work done on my 5 year old | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband brought my five year old to a pediatric dentist for a crown due to multiple tooth decays. ... A: I'm sorry that I could not respond sooner to this rather urgent matter. Hopefully, by the time you ... | |
| 8 year old | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 8 years & 9 months old and still has not lost any baby teeth, and has none coming in ... A: Delayed eruption of permanent teeth not uncommon and usually doesn't present any problems other than ... | |
| 5 year olds gray tooth | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: 6 months ago my son bumped his upper front tooth on his sisters knee. 2 weeks later it turned gray. ... A: You can certainly wait but there's a chance that you've got a chronic infection situation going on ... | |
| pediatric dental question | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My 3 YO son just returned from his first dental visit. I was told that he had something to the ... A: I believe you are describing enamel hypoplasia or underdeveloped tooth enamel. This condition is ... | |
| hygenist requirements | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently declined having my dentist in after my bi-annual dental cleaning by the hygenist. I was ... A: The laws and regulations regarding this situation vary among the different states since each state ... | |
| Molar pain | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm 25 and I had braces many years ago. I had both molars right after my canines removed...the top ... A: There's not much I can tell you without the benefit of an examination. It sounds like there's some ... | |
| 7 yr old's adult tooth not coming | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, My daughter who is 7 years old at present had her milk teeth coming off and new adult teeth ... A: You can wait another month or two before having a dental checkup with x-rays. Sometimes the teeth ... | |
| Daughter's dental trauma | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My 21 month old daughter fell yesterday and busted, pierced, and bruised her lip, but she also now ... A: If you don't see any progress within the next two weeks, the odds of that actually happening are not ... | |
| Improving smile line with edge-to-edge bite. Braces, Veneers? Pics too! | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in improving my smile line (make smile more gummy since my anterior incisors only ... A: Shawn, I will attempt to give you generalized answers to your questions. Specific answers will ... | |
| i have a closed bite | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering if having a closed bite can cause any problems later on, my teeth are nearly ... A: Sounds like you've been grinding your teeth. This is called bruxing and occurs mostly during sleep. ... | |
| 3 year old without 2 year molars | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My son turned 3 over a month ago. He only has 16 teeth. We have multiple food allergies so we are ... A: I suggest you get him started with regular dental visits. The American Academy of Pediatric ... | |
| Palate expander | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 11 years old and she had her third upper tooth hidden and because of that her midline ... A: The answer to these questions require some understanding of the jaw and tooth structure and the bite ... | |
| molars | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: It seems that my 6 yr old son one of his molars has fallen off. His only teeth to fall out are just ... A: No. That is not the normal course of events. Perhaps it's time for your son to have a complete ... | |
| cracked tooth and wearing a retainer | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I was told yesterday that my 17 year old daughter has a cracked jaw tooth. Not the last one-but next ... A: The best solution to this problem is to restore the cracked 1st molar, even if that means having a ... | |
| tooth extraction for 3 year old | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: my three year old son's teeth were decayed due to use of infant milk at night, eating sweets and ... A: With the removal of all these teeth there certainly may be problems with speech development, bite ... | |
| children's dentistry | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My child fell while riding a cycle and his front tooth broke and half tooth was lost. What should I ... A: This requires the care and treatment of a dentist. Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing that ... | |
| caninen tooth growing sidways | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 10.5 years old and has a (permanent) canine tooth that has not erupted yet. The ... A: This is an ectopic canine tooth...meaning it is developing out of correct position. It may become ... | |
| Slight chipped tooth | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My nine year old just chipped her front tooth slightly, biting down on a fork. She says there is no ... A: If that chip in the front tooth is slight and does not extend into dentin then it can wait for ... | |
| purple mark on baby tooth | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: The mark looks like an ink stain & is thicker towards the gumline. She doesnt seem to be in any pain ... A: I assume the color you describe is inside the tooth and not on the surface. This can be determined ... | |
| Palatal Expander | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I just went to the orthodontist about an hour ago and was told that I needed a Palatal Expander. ... A: I'm sorry to say there is no diagnostic test that will clarify the need for surgery. Actually, in ... | |
| Bruxism, TMJ | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between bruxism and TMJ? Thanks, Raghad A: Bruxism is the term used to describe grinding of the teeth which some people do in their sleep. ... | |
| toddler tooth decay | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter, age 2.5 yrs, saw a pediatric dentist who recommended several fillings and two ... A: The consequences of non-treatment can be rather dangerous since untreated decay will progress to ... | |
| Braces or Alternate treatment | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I just came back from a consultation at the orthodontist and he told me that to get braces for 3-6 ... A: Frequently, in situations where Invisalign alone may not effectively correct a problem it is quite ... | |
| Herbst appliance | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter (9 YO) has a serious overbite and the orthodontist is planning an Herbst appliance. In ... A: There are many different methods of correcting overbite. Not all overbite situations are the same. ... | |
| Immature molar | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I took my seven year old son to the dentist today for his routine 6 monthly checkup and my dentist ... A: It seems like the affected tooth is a single, isolated problem limited to that tooth alone. In time ... | |
| loss of primary upper molars | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old son had a fall in which he lost both of his upper molars on the left side. His dentist ... A: In cases like this the 6 year molar almost always emerges tipped too far forward into the space that ... | |
| pediatric Dentistry | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My son whom is 5 1/2 hit his front tooth on our bathroom sink about a 3-4wks ago. I am now noticing ... A: Usually the delayed appearance of darkening in a previously traumatized tooth indicates irreversible ... | |
| Chewing Gum | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: On your take as a dentist, what is your perspective on chewing gum? Is it true that it is good for ... A: There is some evidence that chewing gum sweetened with xylitol can help prevent decay from ... | |
| Tooth sensitivity | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I was playing a game of basketball 3 days ago and I took an elbow to the front of my mouth – ... A: Yes, there is some indication here that the nerve of the teeth may have suffered some damage. It is ... | |
| benefits of pedo partial | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My son will be 4 in 2 weeks. In November 2008, he fell and hit his front teeth on a chair. One tooth ... A: Without actually doing a complete evaluation I cannot make a recommendation about extraction vs. ... | |
| tooth | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and have very good teeth with no cavities. I went in a couple months ago because ... A: Obviously, it is something. Just because the dentist can't find a problem doesn't mean there's no ... | |
| 12 year molars | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My dentist told me that my 12 year-old's 12 year molars have errupted and to seal them they need to ... A: Sealants are a very effective method of preventing decay in the biting surfaces of permanent molars. ... | |
| jaw operation | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have underbite problem. I am getting my upper jaw advance (3.5 to 4 mm) Do you think it will ... A: This is an excellent question and an important one for you to ask before any surgery is done. The ... | |
| Delayed eruption of permanent front teeth | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old son lost his upper front baby teeth naturally 5 months ago. His permanent teeth have ... A: You've done all the right things. A dental exam and an orthodontic evaluation have provided all the ... | |
| ouch! | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am not exactly sure what is called when the teeth in the roof of my mouth (I am talking about the ... A: I can't give you any answers since your situation is rather complicated and would require a rather ... | |
| Upper Cuspid Removal | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My right upper cuspid never descended until recently when I got my wisdom teeth removed. Now it is ... A: That could be a big mistake depending on the condition of the remainder of your bite. The cuspid is ... | |
| 3 year old missing front tooth | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr old lost his tooth about one year ago and we are trying to understand out options to replace ... A: You can certainly have a pedi-partial appliance fabricated and inserted to replace the missing ... | |
| false teeth for babies | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My son (20 months)broke his front teeth and the pediatric dentist removed them (shattered above the ... A: My training and experience suggest that replacement of the missing upper primary incisors can be ... | |
| silver caps on childrens teeth | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old grandson recently had to get 3 silver caps on his back molars. The dentist is a ... A: The stainless steel crowns are a usual and accepted means of restoring primary molars. However, if ... | |
| baby teeth | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is 4 and a half years old. I just noticed this evening while I was helping him brush his ... A: One of the most common things about children's teeth is the variation we seen in the timing and ... | |
| late erupting adult teeth | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a tooth that is a milk tooth and was told by a dentist some years ago that my adult tooth was ... A: I would suggest you have an evaluation with an orthodontist before you have anything else done. In ... | |
| Short Root | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 9 and we just discovered she has short roots in both her upper middle and lower ... A: Depending on just how short the roots are will determine the prognosis for those teeth. It's quite ... | |
| Baby tooth abscess | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My 2 yr old son chipped his upper central incisor 2 months ago. The family dentist advised not to ... A: The risk to the developing permanent tooth would be caused by a long-standing, untreated abcess of ... | |
| 7 month old getting teeth behind lateral incisors | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My 7 month old has 8 teeth already- the top four front and bottom four front. I noticed today that ... A: There are several possibilities that come to mind. It certainly can be an ectopic emergence of the ... | |
| My daughter's teeth | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is two and will be three in June. I took her to the dentist for the first time four ... A: The procedure can be safely done with proper supervision and care. This requires a physician's ... | |
| Sensitive Teeth | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Whenever I eat pineapple, my two bottom canines are sensitive to the point it hurts to eat anything ... A: Sometimes sensitive teeth are the result of gum recession which exposes just a bit of the very ... | |
| Trditional braces vs invisalign | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, I am 36 and had two dentists telling me I need braces since my teeth are very crowded and ... A: Invisalign, like any technique, is only as good as the training and experience of the orthodontist. ... | |
| Early termination from my Orthodontist | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I decided to get braces put on in April 2008. I was told it would be for 21 months. The cost was ... A: There are no guidelines dictating the basis for orthodontic treatment fees as the Federal Trade ... | |
| capping three year olds molars | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Dentist tells us that grandsons molars are decayed and need to be capped!2000.00 pricetag. Wouldn't ... A: A skillful dentist can often place a bonded restoration in a molar rather than a crown. The ... | |
| Head gear or extraction??? | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be 11 in April. We had our consultation with our orthodontist last night reviewing ... A: There is definitely a place for extractions in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. In ... | |
| teeth eruption/illness | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Does teeth eruption in the infant cause them to get sick or increase their chances of getting sick? ... A: Teething in infancy is often associated with irritability, low grade fever and sometimes loose bowel ... | |
| Crossbite, braces, upper jaw expansion | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Myerson! I'm hoping maybe you can give me a little bit of insight. I'm a 17 year old girl who has ... A: As a general comment, expansion is a technique that is used to treat crossbite and can only be ... | |
| 5 Year old with odd teeth pattern | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have twin boys, born 7/25/03. One of them has lost both of him bottom middle front teeth, with ... A: The teeth that are emerging in the back are permanent first molars and not "wisdom teeth" which are ... | |
| Head gear or extraction??? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be 11 in April. We had our consultation with our orthodontist last night reviewing ... A: Without actually seeing the diagnostic records I am at a loss to give you advice about the best ... | |
| "L" shaped tooth | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My 9-year-old granddaughter has an "L" shaped tooth in front. It is not the very front but next to ... A: I believe you are describing an incisor with a "talon cusp". This is an uncommon variation. ... | |
| 17 month old no lateral incisors | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing to you because my 17 month old son does not have his lateral incisors on the bottom. ... A: You've not passed anything along along to your son other than an healthy concern about his teeth. ... | |
| 17 month old no lateral incisors | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing to you because my 17 month old son does not have his lateral incisors on the bottom. ... A: If the teeth have not formed then there is absolutely nothing that can be done. Time will tell ... | |
| 11 month old daughter | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: This morning, my 11 month old daughter fell and hit her two front teeth on the side of our bed ... A: It's probably a good idea to have your daughter checked by a pediatric dentist. Her physician or ... | |
| braces woes. | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and for braces I had taken out 4 biscupids because the Orthodontist had mentioned ... A: Keeping your wisdom teeth will not significantly affect your facial structure. The problem may have ... | |
| my 2 year old has pain | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old has been complaining of pain located where her 2 bottom front teeth are. It is bad ... A: Pain is almost always a sign of something wrong. I assume all her baby teeth are in place so it's ... | |
| late permanent front teeth | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: my son turned 9 in august 2008. his front permanent teeth have still not come in/broken through. The ... A: Yes, it certainly can be troublesome for a youngster, and one year is a long time to be waiting. ... | |
| Shaved Tooth | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Randolph, five days ago my doctor replaced a filling that was leaking. He was having trouble ... A: The pain is a reaction to the procedure which may have resulted in an inflammation of the nerve of ... | |
| Babies teeth | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My baby is 6 weeks old and she is starting to cut her first tooth. Because she is cutting at such a ... A: The health of the teeth has nothing to do with the age at which time the teeth emerge. The most ... | |
| Bumped front tooth that is now bonded | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: April of 2008 my daughter knocked her front top tooth on a metal bulletin board while playing ... A: If the tooth was properly bonded it should remain intact during orthodontic treatment. If the ... | |
| Tooth pushed forward | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My 16 mo old fell and pushed his front tooth forward. it is still displaced. we visited a ped ... A: I agree with your dentist...leave the tooth and allow it to move back into place if possible. That ... | |
| 6 year olds teeth | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing some research on the topic of perm. teeth coming in behind the baby teeth as this ... A: In our practice we are not quick to extract the primary tooth in this sort of situation. Our ... | |
| crossbite | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 11 years old and has a crossbite and my question is what can happen if her crossbite ... A: There are basically two types of crossbites; those in the front affecting the incisors and those in ... | |
| My Almost 3 Year Old | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: What advice can you give me about my son's situation? He is going to be 3 in two months. We just ... A: Tying a 3 year old with a bunch of straps is certainly not the way to manage dental care for a ... | |
| thumb sucking - permanant teeth | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old is a thumb sucker! - her bottom two middle baby teeth have fallen out. The first one ... A: I would give nature another month or two and see how the teeth line up. Generally, with thumb ... | |
| My 4 year old has bad teeth | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Myerson, Thank you for your time. My 4 year old has 10 bad teeth, 8 require pulpotomies, 2 molars ... A: The treatment must be done. The only question is how it is done. Considering the management ... | |
| 5-year-old root canal | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My 5-year-old son has an injured upper front teeth. Honestly we didn't remember when exactly that ... A: Unfortunately, the use of pain as an indicator of when to initiate treatment is not always a good ... | |
| Extra maxilla incisors | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My three year old son has grown eight teeth on top. He has always had a gap between his two right ... A: It seems to me that an x-ray and dental examination is necessary to determine exactly what is going ... | |
| 15 month old yellow top teeth, hard to brush | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old daughter who is happy to let me brush her teeth. The only problem is I can't ... A: The only way to prevent decay of those teeth is to effectively brush them...even if you need to be ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old's front teeth don't meet | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I recently noticed that our 2 1/2 year old son's front teeth have a large gap between ... A: This is called an "anterior open bite" and is not normal. It is usually the result of sucking on a ... | |
| Removing canines | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I would love to hear your opinion on this. I'm a 26 year old female and my teeth are mis-aligned and ... A: Unfortunately, there were no x-rays attached to your message so I can only give you a limited ... | |
| missing baby tooth | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have taken a pa of #7 on my two year old, there is no baby tooth there and I didnt see 7. Does ... A: That depends on the age of your daughter. The absence of the primary tooth is already certain. ... | |
| 11 month old Teeth | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My 11month old's top teeth are coming in, but they are really spread apart. Like they'd be her Eye ... A: It's normal for the primary incisors to have some spacing between the teeth, but it's not usual for ... | |
| Local anaesthetic on children | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My 11yr old daughter is having a brace fitted, She has to have 4 teeth out, One from each quadrant. ... A: I would not recommend proceeding with all four extractions in a single visit. It is routine to have ... | |
| permanent teeth | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My son is 7 years old and lost his two top front baby teeth, 2 months ago and I still see no sign of ... A: I think you can wait until the next regular appointment to voice your concern with the dentist. ... | |
| Kid's Abcesses | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My kid who is 5 years ago had some fillings done on his front 2 teeth. About 2 weeks later, 1 abcess ... A: The bubble indicates the presence of active infection in the area from the baby teeth. We know that ... | |
| Baby tooth abscess | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have more specific question referring back to your answer dated 12/21/08 regarding baby tooth ... A: If the abcess returned then the root canal probably was not successful and the affected teeth should ... | |
| Letter I Received | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I received a letter from Dr. E. Glenn Glassman and Dr.Christine Brinley Orthocare Systems ... A: All orthodontic treatment starts with an evaluation. Many, if not most, orthodontic offices will ... | |
| cavity on a 3 year old | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My son is 3 years old, he had his fist visit to the dentist and unfortunatelly he was very afraid. ... A: Good questions. Let's take them in order, one at a time: 1. Placing a sealant will actually seal ... | |
| teeth capping | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: one of my front tooth has changed its position and turned right towards the outer side. of course ... A: It might be useful to understand why that tooth may have turned, but that's something for your ... | |
| root canal on a 9 yr old | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr old was diagnosed as needing a root canal on a bottom adult molar. This was confirmed by a ... A: I believe a root canal must be done but a final canal filling is postponed until the root is fully ... | |
| Tooth filling | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: , As the sealant span life ends, is the tooth more prone for cavities because it has been etched? ... A: The pores in the enamel are microscopic and are filled with the sealant, even after the sealant ... | |
| Tooth filling | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: , As the sealant span life ends, is the tooth more prone for cavities because it has been etched? ... A: Good questions. The tooth is not more prone to decay because it was etched for the sealant. The ... | |
| Help! | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 17. I had braces for about twp years and had 4 teeth pulled out, my premolars I think. A few ... A: I certainly can't predict what will happen in the future with your crowding or spacing due to the ... | |
| Sugar | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: While Im not a child Im assuming you may be able to answer my question. About six months ago I had ... A: Diet and sugar intake is just one part of the strategy necessary to improve dental health and ... | |
| No teeth | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My baby is 13 months old and has no teeth. I'm worried because my mom never got her two upper front ... A: Some children acquire their first teeth very late so it's best to just wait and see. At some point ... | |
| Etracting baby molars | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My four year old child is scheduled to have two molars, one on each side on the bottom, extracted ... A: There are no other options after a failed attempt to treat the teeth with pulpotomies. The teeth ... | |
| Overjet in teenager | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 year old and had braces for 3 years. I had a very bad orthodontist and so my mom told them ... A: Okay, you are clearly an intelligent, thoughtful and motivated youngster so I know you're ready for ... | |
| When to pull baby teeth that aren't loose? | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My 6 1/2 yr old son was at the dentist today. The dentist said his bottom permanent teeth don't ... A: The ONLY time I will remove the lower primary canines (the third baby tooth from the midline) is ... | |
| Post Palate Expander Treatment | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My 9yr old is getting ready to have her palate expander removed after having it in for 5 1/2 mos. I ... A: The appliance itself has been a retainer for the past 4 1/2 months as the bone healed. Frequently, ... | |
| son's gums | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My son has a flap of gum over his bottom last tooth, and we just discovered it tonight, and he says ... A: Without knowing your son's age and which teeth he has it's rather difficult for me to get an idea of ... | |
| Baby teeth | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old boy has not lost his to front teeth and on exraying have found an extra set of baby ... A: Sounds drastic but in reality it's probably the best way to go. It is unlikely that any of this ... | |
| filling cavity in 4 1/2 year old | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I took my daughter to the dentist when she was 4 and he saw three cavities. He told me to take her ... A: It's important to have all those cavities treated. What I tell you now is based on my observation ... | |
| tooth extraction | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter fell down and hit her front teeth on a chair.as a result,one of her front ... A: If done properly there should be no problems created by the pedi-partial. However, we usually don't ... | |
| Overjet in teenager | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 year old and had braces for 3 years. I had a very bad orthodontist and so my mom told them ... A: Well, Laura, you've mentioned a number of things which could present a problem. First, that click ... | |
| implants for children | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an eight year old daughter that had an accident and knocked out her two front permanent ... A: A proper bridge cannot be done unless the other tooth is straightened so the work she is having done ... | |
| Baby Teeth | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: After taking my six year old daughter to a paediatric dentist today, she recommended that 14 of her ... A: This may be difficult but I've never come across a person who didn't find a way to get by somehow ... | |
| Toddler Teeth Extracted | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: my 3 and ahalf year daughter has been told to have 10 teeth extracted. Due to decay, lack of ... A: The baby teeth in the front won't fall out until age 6-7 and the back teeth must last until age ... | |
| tissue left behind after baby tooth comes out | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old son that has had his upper right tooth (two front teeth) loose for a few weeks ... A: That's fairly usual after a tooth falls out. It's due to the constant irritation of the gum over ... | |
| Tooth Turning Color | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son hit his mouth about a month ago and busted his lip. I checked his tooth and it ... A: This very much sounds like the nerve of the tooth was injured at the time of the trauma and the ... | |
| teeth | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way to get my teeth more whiter without taking a visit to the dentist???? and how do u ... A: You don't get gum disease...you give it to yourself...by inadequate brushing and flossing of the ... | |
| white bump on tongue | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: ive had a painless white bump on the right side of my tongue for a few months now, it appeared ... A: Well, you've asked a good question with a potentially scary answer. This could be anything from an ... | |
| Braces on Baby Teeth | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old and has yet to lose any of his baby theeth. He has an under bite. We went ... A: I can certainly conceive of significant benefit to starting treatment at this early age depending on ... | |
| Tooth movement after extractions | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: After 4 bicuspids are extracted, how long do you wait to begin active tooth movement? Especially ... A: There are no rules and each individual patient's situation is different. Usually, if all the other ... | |
| Blanket sucking by toddler | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My 19 month old son has several blankies that he adores. He puts the corners in his mouth and sucks ... A: I can't imagine how the blanket sucking can cause decay but it certainly can interfere with proper ... | |
| infant teeth | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My 15-month old son was a late teether. He got his first tooth at 12 1/2 months, but since then ... A: This is most likely an extra tooth, called a "supernumerary" tooth. Usually it emerges without any ... | |
| Changed Structure due to Braces | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: i wore metal braces for 1 1/2 yrs for correcting my widely spaced, and little protruting set of ... A: Well, actually you know a lot! You know that you don't like the way you look. Maybe it was not the ... | |
| primary dentition | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old son and I'm also a registered dental hygienist. My son's primary maxillary ... A: Well, it certainly makes sense to apply the varnish as suggested and maintain a somewhat maniacal ... | |
| quad-helix | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My 7 1/2 yr old son had a quad-helix put in Wed (2 days ago) and he is still in a great deal of ... A: Now that makes a lot of sense. Not much you can do about that until you can get the orthodontist to ... | |
| Baby tooth had root | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My son is 7 years old. When he was approx 2 he fell into our coffee table and bumped his front tooth ... A: That picture looks like a baby tooth with some of the root still intact. My guess is that it would ... | |
| high volume of cavities and fluorosis | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: ..my son is 19 and daughter 17 they were diagnosed with fluorosis at a young age...we stopped ... A: I'm confused as I believe fluorosis results in an esthetic problem with the teeth but renders them ... | |
| primary dentition | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old son and I'm also a registered dental hygienist. My son's primary maxillary ... A: This is a difficult situation and requires some extraordinary treatment as you've already been ... | |
| Flipper | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I just had a flipper placed for my #7 was removed. I am having an AWFUL time trying to eat with ... A: Yes, compared to natural teeth a flipper is just plain awful. Hopefully, you'll adjust to it until ... | |
| frenum | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughters frenum is attached between her two front teeth and I believe this is causing the gap in ... A: I usually don't recommend having a frenectomy done until the child is more capable of cooperating ... | |
| mandibular central incisor roots - my 4 year odl | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old mandibular central incisor teeth have been shaking for over a month now. Another tooth ... A: A baby tooth will become loose after it's root has dissolved away from the emergence of a permanent ... | |
| toddler tooth decay treatment | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: After noticing a brownish discoloration at the tops of my sons top front teeth while brushing I took ... A: This pattern of baby bottle decay is never easy to treat due to the age of the child. However, it ... | |
| child root canal and crown | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old daughter had a root canal done on her left back permanent molar. The endodontist ... A: Good question. A root canal treatment will gradually render the tooth more brittle and subject to ... | |
| whether to have baby teeth pulled when permanent teeth have come in behind. | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: In November she was seen, and they saw a "bump" behind her bottom baby teeth, and advised me to ... A: Our experience is that if you wait there is a good chance that the baby teeth will eventually fall ... | |
| cosmetic dentistry | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a large gap in my front teeth and cant seem to find a dentist who can help me other than ... A: You may be a candidate for Invisalign which is a method of straightening teeth without braces. This ... | |
| Root canal on baby teeth | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My girl is now 3 years old and recently I noticed a chip on the edge of her left front tooth. I ... A: Two very good questions. First, the root canal, when properly done should be able to preserve the ... | |
| Toddler dental surgery | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My 2 years old daughter need to perform a dental restoration to her 4 upper front teeth. Her ... A: Nitrous oxide and oxygen is not an anesthetic unless it is used in a hospital operating room. The ... | |
| Redness of Gums after braces were put on | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My son age 10 has had his braces on for about 4 months. His top gums to me look swollen and very ... A: The most common cause of swollen, red gums is inadequate brushing and flossing. Some suggestions ... | |
| Perminant lower incisor growth. | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter currently has her first 2 "wobbly teeth" I am however a little worried about the way her ... A: This is quite common. If there is adequate space available for the new teeth then the tongue should ... | |
| Loose permanent teeth in 7 year old boy | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: My son has had know problems with his baby teeth. He has regular check ups and his dentist is happy ... A: Depending on just how long those teeth have been in and just how loose they are, this could be ... | |
| Unusual approach to orthodontics. | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently took my 12 year old daughter to an orthodontist. He recommend pulling her 12 year molars ... A: Under the right circumstances the removal of the permanent upper second molars is justified as long ... | |
| Retained baby tooth | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter had an accident when she was 3-4, she fell and pushed her two front teeth back up into ... A: It's certainly not an emergency. You might want to schedule a routine appointment for the ... | |
| Orthodontics and recession | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: He tells me that my occlusion is to blame for gum recession. I have an overbite and cross bite. ... A: It is certainly possible for the occlusion or bite relationship to result in gingival recession. It ... | |
| Baby Tooth Abscess | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, I'd to know if a baby tooth that has abscess must be extracted no matter how severe it is, ... A: Depending on just how much damage has occurred there is treatment available for an abcessed baby ... | |
| upper incisor broken | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 10 months . He was playing in the playground and accidently bumped in a table ... A: This is not going to be good news. A root fracture on a primary tooth is not a very treatable ... | |
| toddler w/unusually large first molar? | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, 17 months old, has three new molars ... and one of them, in the middle of her ... A: Without any further information from an examination or an xray my only thought is that you've ... | |
| plastic retainers | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if those cheaper clear plastic retainers ($100 or so) that people sometimes wear for a ... A: It is certainly possible and necessary to have that retainer modified by your dentist just prior to ... | |
| Perminent teeth | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is possible to be born with only permanent teeth? It looks like my 18 mont ... A: The permanent teeth don't begin to develop until 18 months and it takes another six years for them ... | |
| burned lip | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I was having some normal cleaning done recently by my normal hygienist and after using a drill on my ... A: This will heal by itself and that will take 7-10 days on the average. There's really nothing that ... | |
| alternative to spacer? | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My son had a spacer but was unable to tolerate it for very long and it ended up becoming mangled and ... A: The only alternative to the space maintainer is a removable retainer. However, that is usually more ... | |
| eye pain with orthodontics | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm attaching my question and answer here from another dentist, Joel S. Teig. I tried to do a ... A: I agree with Dr. Teig that muscle spasm may be the culprit but I would not think that such symptoms ... | |
| need for pediatric crowns justified? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Given a 5-year old with two back molars with cavities forming where the two teeth touch each other ... A: The cavities you've described can only be approached by drilling down from the top. 100 years of ... | |
| Composite Crown | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My son is going to be 4 next month and his top 4 front teeth have been affected due to breast ... A: The alternative is to place stainless steel crowns, but that is a rather unesthetic way to restore ... | |
| clean toothbrushes | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Would just rinsing a toothbrush with listerine before you brush your teeth help clean it as much as ... A: I'm not aware of any studies that show the effectiveness and clinical significance of any toothbrush ... | |
| Infant Underbite | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an 6 week old son and he has what appears to be an overbite. In fact, his bottom lip is not ... A: I would suggest that you have your son seen by a pediatric dentist at age 2. Until that time there ... | |
| black teeth | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My niece who is 5 years of age has 4 black teeth at the top front. They are totally black and are ... A: The appearance of these teeth indicates a significant problem with the teeth. My first thought is ... | |
| appliance cleaning | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if there are devices available to sanitize a retainer - sort of like they have for ... A: Raintree Essex is a company that specializes in clear plastic retainers like the one you have. They ... | |
| Underbite | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: i have an underbite that means my bottom teeth are about 1mm out from my top teeth, but generally it ... A: Usually in a non-growing patient the best result involves a combination of orthodontic treatment and ... | |
| children's dentistry | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old daughter went to the dentist six months ago where her teeth were found to be healthy ... A: We sometimes see very rapid progression of decay, even in children with good diet, oral hygiene and ... | |
| Pulpotomy, crowns, anesthesia in a 3 year old | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: My (just barely) 3 yr old has been having pain in her mouth for a week or so. I could not see ... A: Everything the dentist told you makes a lot of sense. An early fever can definitely interfere with ... | |
| root canal or not? | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: would you consider it unusual for a 16yr old, who previously had fissure seals, to require root ... A: Sometimes in the presence of an infection an extraction is not done until antibiotic level can be ... | |
| is my 3 month old cutting teeth | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: my 3 month old daughter is slobbering alot and she is wanting to gnaw on my finger and she has been ... A: It's not very likely that an infant of 3 months is already teething. There is a great amount of ... | |
| Toddler - Extraction of baby teeth | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, My daughter had a fall a year ago at the age of nearly two. Within a few days my ... A: You've asked several excellent questions. Some I can answer, others perhaps not. Let's take them ... | |
| root canal or not? | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: would you consider it unusual for a 16yr old, who previously had fissure seals, to require root ... A: That's a fairly straight forward diagnosis that can be made on the basis of an x-ray. Nothing ... | |
| purplish gums | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: My 13 month old has had her top four front teeth for a couple of months, but the gums are a touch ... A: The usual age to begin regular dental checkups is 2-3. In this case, however, you should arrange ... | |
| midline deviation | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Pre-treatment, i had to get tooth #3 extracted. Beginning of my ortho treatment, i had my first ... A: It's nearly impossible for me to imagine the exact tooth to tooth relationships that are involved ... | |
| Extraction of baby tooth | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old son recently had an infection in the gum. The pediatrict dentist who examined him ... A: Excellent question. While concern about shifting of primary molars is a concern with the early loss ... | |
| chipped teeth | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: my seven year old had fallen off her scooter and chipped her two top front teeth,both are her ... A: Sealants are placed on the four permanent first molars to prevent cavities from developing in the ... | |
| Second Molar | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I had a cracked broken filling on my second molar, dentist pulled it, said i would be okay without ... A: I don't really understand why the intrusion using tads can't work but then I haven't seen what the ... | |
| my dental nightmare | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Last September I went to the dentist for my 6 month checkup. At the time I commented that one tooth ... A: Good questions. You certainly don't need a referral for an orthodontic evaluation. Many ... | |
| my dental nightmare | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Last September I went to the dentist for my 6 month checkup. At the time I commented that one tooth ... A: Without any more information I really have no idea what the problem is. I can suggest that you find ... | |
| Color | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a horizontal white line on a few of my molars close to the gumline. Is this normal. It ... A: Of course, without actually examining you it's impossible for me to make a diagnosis of this ... | |
| baby root canal vs. extraction | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My almost 6 year old has 2 cavities (one on each side) with nerve involvement. These were ... A: I assume the trauma that you are referring to is the temporary and very short-lived upset that your ... | |
| Second Molar | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I had a cracked broken filling on my second molar, dentist pulled it, said i would be okay without ... A: The loss of a second molar will often result in over eruption of the opposing molar, especially if ... | |
| 1cm overjet | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My 7yo daughter has a 1cm overjet on her top adult teeth. The four front adult teeth have gaps in ... A: Surgical treatment of bite problems is reserved for only the most severe of jaw growth issues. From ... | |
| boil on gum | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 she has never been to a dentists, but she has develop 2 boils on her gum, it is ... A: I am not quite certain what you are referring to since the term "boil" is not particularly ... | |
| Teeth Clenching | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Good evening Dr Myerson. I have noticed over the past month or so that i have been clenching my ... A: The best advice I can give you is to have that complete dental check up that you've scheduled. ... | |
| Infant Extraction | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My 20 month old son fell and broke his front tooth in half (Fell on - Sunday 11/16/08)(half meaning ... A: Sorry to say, from that excellent description alone, there's no alternative...the tooth cannot be ... | |
| doctor-patient obligation | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I took my daughter to the dentist in July and she had 9 cavities and she needed some crowns put in. ... A: While this question is probably a legal matter it is my opinion that the doctor-patient obligation ... | |
| Toddler's Grey Tooth | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: My four and a half year old daughter had an injury at school about a month ago, where she was pushed ... A: The tooth has probably sustained an irreversible trauma and is non-vital. This may result in an ... | |
| Child's permenant tooth has desolved away! | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Please help - I was totally unprepared for what happened last Friday, and am in total shock! My 7 ... A: I must say that you've described the appearance of a baby tooth that has fallen out quite normally. ... | |
| my toddler has tooth decay | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 23mos old daughter who was treated for what the dentist termed "early signs of tooth ... A: You should be using dental floss between the teeth along with the regular brushing. Consider using ... | |
| Overjet | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have previously had braces, but had an orthodontist that didn't know what he was doing so we had ... A: Your question is an excellent one but can only be answered by an orthodontist who has examined you ... | |
| Daughter with tooth pain | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: First off I would like to give some background information. My 7 year old daughter usually goes to ... A: It sounds like you are on track so far and there's not much else you can do. The usual signs of ... | |
| 5yr old with adult tooth coming in on bottom | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 5. She has perfectly straight baby teeth with no spaces. I just noticed that an adult ... A: In 30 years of practicing orthodontics and pediatric dentistry I have yet to encounter a case that ... | |
| Phase I retainer | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My 9-year-old daughter is about to finish two years of treatment with a palette expander. Now we're ... A: Not all orthodontic problems can be treated by a two phase approach, but there are several types of ... | |
| "Rampant cavities" on my 2 year old. | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I took my 2 1/2 year old son to the dentist. She said that he has 3 "rampant cavites" on his two ... A: Safe and effective dental treatment with a child of this age often requires sedation along with the ... | |
| Jaw /palate adjustments and bruxing. | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have recently been told I have been grinding or clenching for some time and have worn smooth a ... A: I can't comment on the recommended treatment without having the benefit of an examination of you and ... | |
| Class III underbite | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is now a little over 3, and it has become painfully apparent she suffers from the same ... A: It is certainly possible to begin early intervention with mandibular orthopedic restraint using a ... | |
| Chiped TOOTH!!!!!!!!!!! | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: The front bottom part of my tooth chipped, it was very little at the top of the tooth... i do smoke ... A: You should go to the dentist. If the chip is a tiny piece it may be possible for the dentist to ... | |
| Underbite in 5 year old | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Our son's lower jaw is growing faster than his upper jaw. In June I took him to an orthodontist ... A: There certainly is proven therapy that can modify the growth of the jaw to some extent. Mandibular ... | |
| Problem with canine | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and my right canine tooth is only coming out now, and it's a very tiny piece too, ... A: The best advice I can give you is to have an evaluation by an orthodontist...not just a dentist who ... | |
| Top tooth missing at 9 months | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: My daughter fell at 9 months and lost her top middle tooth. She is now 20 old. Is it necessary to ... A: I don't know if there was any damage to the other upper central incisor. If there was damage to ... | |
| supernumerary tooth | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Why do you always say supernumerary teeth need to come out? I have had one my whole life. It is ... A: You are very fortunate. Most supernumerary teeth, however, are either too large to fit into the ... | |
| tooth infected | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: My six year old daughter is taking antibiotics for an infection that swelled her face up in a day, ... A: Of course, without x-rays I cannot determine what the problem is. It's possible, however, that the ... | |
| Do I really need to replace my extracted tooth? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago I had my #19 tooth extracted. It seems to be completely healed, no pain or ... A: The problem with leaving the space unrestored is that it can very well lead to posterior bite ... | |
| When should I be worried | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: On monday, my 6.5 yr old fell at her school on stairs. The school nurse when she called me said that ... A: Other than a bruise from the injury here doesn't seem to be any signs of significant problems here. ... | |
| Surgery for a 14 months old. | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: My son is almost 14 months old and has 8 teeth. However, 6 of those 8 require white fillings. I've ... A: During my training and early years practicing children's dentistry I treated many youngsters in the ... | |
| Bite? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: If you have a perfect bite how would you describe the meeting of the teeth? I am having a lot of ... A: This is a complicated question which requires the guidance and supervision of a trained dentist ... | |
| can wisdom tooth take place of extracted molar | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: My son is 14 years old. What is currently his last molar cracked, and his dentist has recommended a ... A: If you are referring to the removal of a permanent upper second molar then research and experience ... | |
| loose tooth- greying | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: who is recently 6 years old, has his first loose tooth. We first noticed it 2 days ago, and it was a ... A: That tooth is usually the first tooth to fall out which is expected at age 6. As the tooth loosens ... | |
| 5yr old with adult tooth coming in on bottom | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 5. She has perfectly straight baby teeth with no spaces. I just noticed that an adult ... A: You don't have to do anything at this time. Usually we want to see spacing between the primary ... | |
| 3 year old needing his tooth pulled | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am devastated, I just found out that my three year old son needs to be put to sleep to have one of ... A: Without actually seeing the tooth along with an x-ray I have no idea as to the condition of the ... | |
| Children's Teeth Extractions | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old daughter has 2 adult teeth growing in the same hole and has been told she must have ... A: I would suggest that you have this done by an oral surgeon or a pediatric dentist who can utilize ... | |
| One set of teeth | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: dental x-rays show our eight year old has no adult teeth forming to replace her baby teeth, is this ... A: It is certainly not normal. By the age of 8 years complete dental x-rays will usually show evidence ... | |
| Orthodontics and Cavities | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 and had orthodontic appliances from the age of 6 up until I was sixteen. The last three ... A: Patients with braces are at greater risk for decay and decalcification due to the greater difficulty ... | |
| Dentistry | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: My orthodontist told my parents and me when I was 8 that he had a huge plan for me. He made me get a ... A: I can only respond in generalities since I have no idea as to the nature of your tooth alignment and ... | |
| Root Resorption | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, My friend's 16 year old daughter has severe resorption (especially both upper and lower ... A: This is a question for a restorative dentist and an endodontist (root canal specialist). There may ... | |
| Tooth Enamel | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Is there any way to regain tooth enamel lost through acid erosion? Thank you. A: Depending upon the degree of damage to the teeth there may be ways to improve the condition of the ... | |
| Braces & moving teeth | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I used to wear braces (from the time I was 9 to the time I was about 13). My teeth were awful - they ... A: As you age and mature there are changes that occur with the musculature that can affect the ... | |
| extra teeth and braces. please answer thz | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: . I would like to ask you some questions about extra teeth and braces. I have been having my braces ... A: The extra tooth should have been discovered and removed before you started your braces. The extra ... | |
| absessed tooth? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My eight year old son started complaining with a tooth ache yesterday. This morning he got up crying ... A: It sounds like your son has a mouth full of dental problems. Those broken teeth are probably all ... | |
| root canel and braces | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a gap between my front two teeth which is affecting my confidence. I am going to have ... A: It has been my practice that once the root canal is completed and there is no evidence of residual ... | |
| pediatric dentistry | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: What causes the delay in the eruption of primary teeth in infants? A: I don't believe there has ever been an explanation for that. There is a great amount of variability ... | |
| Getting Braces Soon, Requesting A "Palatal Expander" | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm Getting Braces Soon... I'm 24 Years Old. I'm Currently Getting All Of My Dental Work Done And I ... A: It is true that in most adult treatment situations requiring palatal expansion treatment should be ... | |
| pulpotomy therapeutic | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: my 4yr old requires the above treatment @ a cost of $6,000.oo, determined without x-ray, is this ... A: It's certainly possible, but a treatment plan for a pulpotomy without an x-ray is simply a guess. ... | |
| baby teeth | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old daughter who lives with her mother (my ex-wife). She took her to the ortho ... A: Extracting the primary teeth too soon can actually delay the emergence of the permanent successors. ... | |
| alternative to stainless steel crown on 6 year old | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently took my barely 6 year old to the dentist and he said that she has 3 cavities between her ... A: That depends on just how much of the tooth has been damaged. If the damage is extensive then a ... | |
| Frankel removable appliance | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, My kid Jad is 4 years old, he has interior cross bite problem. he don't have a problem with ... A: From the description that you provided it is not possible for me to determine what treatment is ... | |
| no teeth at 15 months | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I am really concern that my 15 month old son is has no teeth and no sign of teething. Should I be ... A: There is a great amount of variability in the timing and order of appearance of the primary teeth. ... | |
| Tooth filing | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: So how much filing on a tooth's enamel is considered safe? My Invisalign dentist keeps going and ... A: The enamel thickness varies from one individual to another and it depends on which tooth. Posterior ... | |
| Missing lateral incisors in 7 year old | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My son is 7 and lost his lateral incisors at the beginning of the summer. The permanent ones have ... A: You should not assume that the lateral incisors are missing just because they have not yet appeared. ... | |
| 28 months old chipped the front tooth | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My 28 months old daughter chipped her from tooth over the weekend. We talked to pediatric dentist. ... A: The answer depends on just how much of the tooth has broken away. If it's only a small amount then ... | |
| 4-year old with gum abscess | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My 4-yr old daughter was seen 4 days ago for a gum abscess. She was prescribed amoxicillin and told ... A: The antibiotic works to prevent the infection from spreading into the blood and becoming systemic. ... | |
| Abnormal jaw | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old college student and have had a number of orthodontic procedures in my ... A: Your jaw relationship indicates that you will benefit from a surgical repositioning of the upper ... | |
| tartar/plaque | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: With regard to the teeth, could you please tell me whether plaque is part of tartar, or is tartar ... A: Plaque is the soft, invisible film that constantly coats the teeth. It is easy to remove with a ... | |
| palate expander and side effects | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My 10yr old daughter just had a palate expander placed. We have turned the key just 3 times so far. ... A: The pressure that she feels is entirely normal and expected. I've never encountered any reports of ... | |
| Maxillary frenulectomy | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 years old. She has an obvious gap /diastema between her top incisors. Our ... A: I agree that a large maxillary frenum will keep the permanent incisors from emerging into proper ... | |
| rear gum pain | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: my right rear gum, behind where my wisdom teeth used to be, is extremely swollen, and causing me a ... A: The most obvious culprit is the popcorn. Perhaps a sliver of a hull has worked itself down along ... | |
| General Anesthesia for a 2 year old | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Randolph, My son is 2 years old and has a severe tooth decay.Is general anesthesia Safe? He weighs ... A: General anesthesia has a greater risk involved but that is offset by the additional precautions ... | |
| loose tooth in 4 yr old | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My 4 yr old son just bit onto his fork very hard while eating lunch and now his front upper tooth is ... A: No need to do anything at this point. Either the tooth will firm up again or it will continue to ... | |
| chipped tooth | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My 18 month old son managed to chip one of his front teeth. We're not sure, but it's a pretty good ... A: Your son will not be losing that tooth for another 4-5 years. In the meantime the broken tooth may ... | |
| General Anesthesia for a 2 year old | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Randolph, My son is 2 years old and has a severe tooth decay.Is general anesthesia Safe? He weighs ... A: Leaving those infected teeth in place will probably damage the developing permanent teeth and could ... | |
| Baby tooth as an adult.. | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old female.. I still have one of my baby teeth, tooth # 22 according to this chart.. ... A: If the tooth is loose enough to take it out yourself then that should not be a problem. That's ... | |
| Baby tooth as an adult.. | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old female.. I still have one of my baby teeth, tooth # 22 according to this chart.. ... A: I would suppose that the tooth has become loose because the permanent tooth has finally worked its ... | |
| Toddler Caries? | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have recently taken my 2.5 year old son to the dentist for the very first time. Unaware to me I ... A: Something doesn't sound right here. If the teeth are so decayed that they can't be saved and must ... | |
| palate widening expansion surgery? | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: .. i have a cleft lif and i had to have braces on my teeth when i was younger... one tooth on the ... A: Your situation is a complicated one but there are probably solutions available for you. These may ... | |
| front tooth not coming down | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter (12 years) has a front top adult tooth that is not coming down. The orthodontist has ... A: Usually an impacted tooth will respond to surgical exposure and forced orthodontic eruption. On ... | |
| Adult teeth behind baby teeth | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and I have about 4 baby teeth still in my mouth. They are the canine teeth (the ... A: If the permanent canines are present they should be aligned into the dental arch. If they are still ... | |
| Congenitally missing baby teeth | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: In my family we have a history of missing permanant teeth, and I was concerned with my son's unusual ... A: A pedi-partial cannot be placed until the primary molars have fully emerged...after age 2. The ... | |
| Braces or implant | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My 13 year old daughter's right incisor is lodged above her front teeth. The orthodontist I saw ... A: The answer to that question would require more information than you've provided. In order to make ... | |
| lumineers | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I just had 3 teeth pulled for braces. They were all baby teeth. The problem is i don't want to have ... A: Lumineers are no substitute for straight teeth and a correct bite. If your bite requires correction ... | |
| missing incisors in 6.5 yr old | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My 6.5 yr old son just had an x-ray that showed that he is missing both of his permanent upper ... A: I know they're pretty expensive, but then so is all good dental and medical treatment. I'm not ... | |
| missing incisors in 6.5 yr old | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My 6.5 yr old son just had an x-ray that showed that he is missing both of his permanent upper ... A: Missing permanent lateral incisors are some of the more frequently absent teeth that we encounter. ... | |
| mouth guard | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have had a number of root canals & have a number of crowns. Tho I do not notice grinding or ... A: A properly fitted and balanced night guard is much better since it is more likely to provide the ... | |
| Mandibular central incisor | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Good Greetings. My six year old son's Mandibular central incisors are loose and I wonder at what age ... A: Nothing need be done at this time. It is entirely usual for the primary lower central incisors to ... | |
| tooth extractions and braces | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 57 yr. old female having 3 teeth extracted for braces and after braces will have 2 implants ... A: If there is a risk of retracting the teeth excessively then the treatment must be controlled to ... | |
| Underbite might be affecting speech, best treatment? | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My 5-year-old has an underbite, it is affecting his speech. His Kinder teacher told us that he ... A: First, this is a potentially complicated situation that should be managed by an orthodontist...not a ... | |
| Treatment for chipped teeth in toddler | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My daughter fell yesterday and chipped her two front teeth. She is 1 1/2 years old. We took her to ... A: A minor chip really cannot be repaired since any restorative material that can be bonded to the ... | |
| Treatment for chipped teeth in toddler | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My daughter fell yesterday and chipped her two front teeth. She is 1 1/2 years old. We took her to ... A: The broken tooth should be fixed since anything more than a slight chip will have fractured and ... | |
| Expander for Crossbite and Panorex X-Ray | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My 7.5 year old had been diagnosed with cross bite by two different pediatric dentists. We were told ... A: I usually take a panoramic radiograph before starting orthodontic treatment as part of my diagnostic ... | |
| tooth extraction for overjet | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a fairly severe overjet. Surgery is not an option. Is there any reason that only teeth on ... A: In many situations removing just the upper first premolars will leave the bite in a compromised ... | |
| 6 year old daughter's permanent teeth not erupting | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old daughter has lost her 2 top baby teeth about 4 or 5 months ago and there are no signs ... A: Certainly nothing to worry about, but in my office I would be recommending an x-ray examination to ... | |
| My sons tooth has turned grey | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have just noticed that one of my sons front teeth has turned a grey color and I am concerned as to ... A: A tooth turns grey when it becomes non-vital. That means the nerve has died. This is usually the ... | |
| delay of permanent teeth eruption | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, I have an 8 year old son and a 6 year old girl both born in July. None of their milk teeth ... A: If this were a calcium problem your children would be very sick by now so it's not a calcium ... | |
| rapid palate expansion verses night time appliance | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My older son had palate expansion via night appliance by peds dentist in our old city worked great. ... A: A removable night expander will mostly tip the teeth. This is not a good way to achieve palatal ... | |
| About essix retainers | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Myerson! My name is Vivian and I'm a 20 year old who is interested in getting my teeth straightened, ... A: Essix retainers are designed to prevent the teeth from moving. They are not suited for moving teeth ... | |
| child gums | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed that my two year olds gums are over the top of his back molar teeth. He will hardly ... A: As the teeth emerge into the mouth they break through the gums. It takes several months for the ... | |
| dying baby tooth (under two years) | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: My baby is one year and nine month old, he had a dark tooth in the lower gum and I noticed a white ... A: The dentist is probably right on track that this is an infection due to the nerve of the tooth dying ... | |
| cavity in milk tooth | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: my 6 year old daughter has a large cavity in her milk tooth although it is not paining and doctor is ... A: Your daughter should have proper dental care as soon as possible. That may be a root canal ... | |
| Anterior Crossbite | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, I have a 4 years old son, he has Anterior Crossbite, we don't have this problem in both ... A: An anterior crossbite can be the result of a problem with the tooth positions or it can be a problem ... | |
| loosening of permanent teeth | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: my child -7 years old-agirl has 2upper front permanent teeh slightly aparted and anteriorly directed ... A: The answer to your question requires a complete dental examination. It is possible that the ... | |
| four sided tooth | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Insurance companies don't pay for a cavity inolving more tha 4 sides of a tooth. if that is ... A: There are actually five "sides" or surfaces to the teeth: 1.mesial (toward the front of the mouth) ... | |
| Pain in gums. | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: For the past 4 days now I have been getting pain in my gums around the upper left side and just ... A: This sounds like you have a gum infection. This requires proper dental care by a general dentist or ... | |
| Pediatric/ Orthodontic Dentistry | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: .My 4yr old daughter recieved a filling today. Is it normal for her to still be experiencing pain ... A: Sometimes a tooth will remain sensitive for a few days following dental treatment. If the pain or ... | |
| Toddler bump on gum | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My son (23 months) has a bump on his lower gums. It almost looks like a pimple, or a small canker ... A: You've described something that resembles a dental abcess probably caused by decay that has infected ... | |
| pediatric root canal | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My son recently took his 2 1/2 year old daughter to a pediatric dentist because she had a brown spot ... A: Unless the decay is large and deep I don't know how the dentist knows that a root canal is necessary ... | |
| root canal vs extraction with spacers | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has some condition where the smallest amount of bacteria in her teeth cause ... A: Those 2 year primary molars should remain in place, if at all possible, until the permanent 6 year ... | |
| Teeth | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: A lot of children have had four teeth removed and some by force.To some people the teeth did not ... A: There are many legitimate and necessary reasons why some teeth must be removed for orthodontic ... | |
| head gear chin cup issue?? | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter is wearing headgear..(underbite)... The head gear seems to be wearing the ... A: The headgear should not interfere with gingival health and it should fit properly so that it does ... | |
| broken front teeth in a 19 month baby | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: My granddaugher fell and broke both of her two front teeth down the middle of both teeth. We took ... A: I would not be in favor of using general anesthesia with a 19 month old child...especially outside ... | |
| Front Teeth Capped | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year-old daughter needs her front tooth pulled and the other 3 capped. The rest of her teeth ... A: This certainly sounds like usual recommendations although without doing an examination and seeing ... | |
| Should we remove 5 baby teeth? And which method? | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: My son is high-functioning Autistic and has ADHD and is almost 8 years old. His mouth is very ... A: Of course, I cannot make any recommendations since I've not examined your child or the x-rays for ... | |
| Treatment Dilemma | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: especially after having scrolled through all your other answers & not seeing something similar. Our ... A: I'm not sure my answer is going to help you very much. Without examining your teenager and the ... | |
| Shaky teeth. | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: i currently have metal braces on my upper jaw. It has been on for about a month and lately i noticed ... A: Orthodontic tooth movement can sometimes cause the teeth to feel slightly mobile. This is normal ... | |
| Does my child need a crown? | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Myerson: I have a 6 years old girl whose left molar (the backmost tooth) partially fell off ... A: One alternative that may be applicable is to restore the tooth with composite resin. The crown is ... | |
| class 3 underbite | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My two and half year old son has an underbite. Is there anything that I could/should do now to ... A: It's a bit early for orthodontic treatment. I would suggest you consider an early orthodontic ... | |
| Baby Teeth Pushed Into Gums - Injury | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: and thank you in advance for taking your time to help.... Last night, my 6 year old son slipped and ... A: The mouth will look terrible for the next week or so. You need to help your son keep the area ... | |
| toddler's molar | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I noticed my 3 year old's central teeth on her lower jaw were starting to crowed, so while brushing ... A: If, indeed, these bumps are situation behind the primary second molars then they are the developing ... | |
| Thumbsucking | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I saw an earlier question asked about thumbsucking. My daughter is 3 years old and has a terrible ... A: I am not in favor of using adverse methods to break a thumbsucking habit. I prefer to use behavior ... | |
| extracting permanent teeth for braces phase 2 | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Dr., My 12 yr old daughter has entered phase 2 of treatment for ortho. She originally had upper and ... A: In the correction of maxillary protrusion with an absence of crowding there are basically two ... | |
| what can i do? | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: My name is deen,23.When i was 12, i had a toothache and gum disease (i mean i got my cheecks and gum ... A: Decay is an infection that destroys the teeth. It requires good, professional treatment to ... | |
| what can i do? | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My name is deen,23.When i was 12, i had a toothache and gum disease (i mean i got my cheecks and gum ... A: I suggest that you find a good dentist who can do a complete examination including x-rays. You ... | |
| abcessed tooth | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is seven and is now being treated for her third abscess tooth. She has good ... A: One of the several different bacteria that cause tooth decay is streptococcus mutans. There are ... | |
| 8 year old front teeth not coming in all the way | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter's two front teeth don't seem to be coming in all the way. They are still ... A: Yes, sometimes the gum tissue is thick and fibrous and that can delay the emergence of the teeth. ... | |
| daughters teeth | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a burning question that i am hoping you can help me with. My 5yr old daughter has already ... A: When the permanent teeth develop they do so in a very confined space so they very often develop in ... | |
| permanent tooth loose | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter,Rachel is 8 years old and has one of her permanent teeth loose in the bottom front. She ... A: If, indeed, that is a permanent tooth which is loose I would recommend that you schedule an ... | |
| toddler molar | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: My son is 26 months old, and he is complaining of pain on is left side near the molar area.. for as ... A: An impacted molar is one which cannot emerge successfully because of some physical interference in ... | |
| baby teeth | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: My little sister is going to turn 7 years old in December. She has not lost one tooth at all. Can ... A: It's not normal, but it's also not necessarily a problem. The timing of tooth emergence is quite ... | |
| Overbites & Elastics | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: When I first got my braces on, I was told that I was going to need elastics to move my overbite. My ... A: Elastics generally will not pull the lower jaw forward. Instead, they serve to pull the lower teeth ... | |
| loose baby tooth due to a fall | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old fell and hit one of his upper molars. He said it hurts to bite on it, but I noticed ... A: I presume you are referring to an upper front tooth which is an incisor. (The molars are the very ... | |
| 3yo foster child with overbite | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: 5 weeks ago we got a sweet, 3 1/2 year old girl through the foster care system. She was still using ... A: I understand your eagerness to consider early treatment but I can hardly imagine how a child of this ... | |
| orthodontic: Molar extraction? | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and I have been thinking about having braces. I have all 4 wisdom teeth out but ... A: First, let me say that without detailed diagnostic information I am not in a position to make any ... | |
| Removal of tooth in 2 yr old | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, My daughter recently fell causing her front tooth to be completely embedded in her gum (it ... A: From the minimal information available to me it sounds like the tooth should be removed. Since it ... | |
| overbite | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm 19 years old having an overbite problem,i got braces when i was 16 yrs. old on my lower teeth ... A: Generally, orthodontic treatment of only one dental arch does not often produce a satisfactory ... | |
| Moving jaw of adult | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a very loose lower back molar, due to bone loss. I'm hoping to do some bone regeneration. ... A: If, indeed, your orthodontic treatment could be successfully accomplished without surgical ... | |
| Retainer for 7 year old | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter saw a orthodontist for a initial consultation as recommended my our family doctor ... A: It's quite possible that the edge-to-edge alignment of the teeth is causing the gum recession and ... | |
| Tonsil Removal for Othodontic Treatment | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, age 7, has just been evaluated by an orthodontist. She has only lost the bottom 4 front ... A: Functional jaw orthopedics uses appliances that alter abnormal oral musculature so that the teeth ... | |
| Tonsil Removal for Othodontic Treatment | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, age 7, has just been evaluated by an orthodontist. She has only lost the bottom 4 front ... A: 1. The decision to remove tonsils and/or adenoids must be left to the medical profession and should ... | |
| Bad Taste in Mouth | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Last Tuesday I got my three wisdom teeth removed,they were all impacted.I am now on my 5th day and ... A: What you are experiencing is not unusual following removal of impacted wisdom teeth. The bad taste ... | |
| dark baby tooth | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 1/2. A few weeks ago she pulled out her bottom front tooth, root and all with her ... A: The darkening of this tooth could mean that the nerve of the tooth has died from the previous ... | |
| Cap fell off | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My 23 month old daughter had tooth decay on her four front teeth, probably from a combination of ... A: It doesn't take much of a jolt to the tooth for the cement bond to break and the cap to fall off. ... | |
| 2yr old tooth extration | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: so I took my son to the dentist today because he has tooth decay from sleeping with his bottle b4 I ... A: Yeah...words are real important. Funny how the phrase "two teeth come out" can actually mean "two ... | |
| 2yr old tooth extration | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: so I took my son to the dentist today because he has tooth decay from sleeping with his bottle b4 I ... A: Following the removal of two or more upper incisors (front teeth) I recommend placement of a ... | |
| Crown and Root Canals for our child | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old daughter and she has cavities in 2 of her premolars. I saw them and they look ... A: I think that you will never speak to your friend again when the tooth breaks and has to be taken out ... | |
| Crown and Root Canals for our child | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old daughter and she has cavities in 2 of her premolars. I saw them and they look ... A: Root canal treatment for primary teeth is very much different from treatment of permanent teeth. ... | |
| Childs teeth | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: We took our 21 month old girl to her 1st visit to the dentist about 5 weeks ago and everything was ... A: My advice would be to take her to a pediatric dentist, someone who is trained and experienced in the ... | |
| Rapid Palatal Expander | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 and our pediatric dentist has recommended the Rapid Palatal Expander for her. I ... A: You've already mentioned all the reasons to not do this at age 4. You need to ask the orthodontist ... | |
| "deep bite" | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Randolph, My 11 year old daughter is getting spacers in October, then braces and a night appliance ... A: "Deep bite" refers to the vertical positioning of the upper and lower front teeth. When you view ... | |
| root canal | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: MY four year old is scheduled to have two root canals on her top two, front baby teeth. What impact ... A: As long as the root canal treatment is done properly there should be no short term or long term ... | |
| Composite Filling coding | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I just took my son in to have cavities filled. The dentist told us at his last cleaning that he had ... A: The most reasonable explanation is the one given you by the dental office. For that O and B to be ... | |
| bump on gums | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old daughter who just got a root canal done 2 weeks ago. Since then, she took pain ... A: It could be the remnants of the original infection, or it might be an excess of the root canal ... | |
| Cavity in a 5 year old | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed a very small cavity right between my 5yr olds two front teeth but in the back. What ... A: Cavities never get better by themselves, so cavities should be restored as soon as possible before ... | |
| Abscessed baby molar tooth | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: My 8 years old child had an abscess on her "B" tooth which had been treated many times in the past ... A: When these baby molars are lost as early as this it is very important that a space maintainer is ... | |
| pedi dental care | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I took my three yr old son 2 two diff. dentist one says to have 4 front teeth extract with (no ... A: "Capping" the molars means placing stainless steel crowns which is what the dentist is recommending ... | |
| pedi dental care | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I took my three yr old son 2 two diff. dentist one says to have 4 front teeth extract with (no ... A: My sense is that this article makes assertions that are not based on science. There are also ... | |
| pedi dental care | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I took my three yr old son 2 two diff. dentist one says to have 4 front teeth extract with (no ... A: I really can't speak to the issue of the crowns and root canals since it would require an ... | |
| 7 year old daughter | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My 7 year old daughter just received her 2nd crown on a baby tooth. Can you please tell me what the ... A: Decay can progress rather quickly to the point where the tooth might require a crown. Sometimes the ... | |
| Use of Soother | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: My just-turned 4-year-old has used a soother since she was 3 months old and still likes to use it at ... A: The fact that several dentists did not register concern about the open bite caused by the soother ... | |
| broken front tooth | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday my 11 year old daughter tripped and fell over someone's backpack at school. She broke her ... A: Absolutely. I generally wait 4-6 weeks following the trauma before going back to the tooth for ... | |
| Dentist wants to remove 2yo front teeth | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My 2 yo fell and hit his mouth. his teeth were wiggly so I took him to the dentist. They took an ... A: If the teeth are fractured and are not properly treated (in this case removed) they will become ... | |
| broken front tooth | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday my 11 year old daughter tripped and fell over someone's backpack at school. She broke her ... A: I would recommend that the broken surface of the tooth be covered with a sedative, insulating ... | |
| Loose spacer | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 5 years old and has had quite a bit of dental work done over the past year. She has ... A: A loose space maintainer needs to be recemented as soon as possible since it will not maintain the ... | |
| Discoloration of Primary Teeth | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old seems to be getting some discoloration on her front teeth. Do not believe nay trauma. ... A: Usually any intrinsic staining seen in the primary dentition will not necessarily occur in the ... | |
| Pediatric Dental Issue | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter fell about 6 months ago and hit one of her front teeth. That tooth did fine ... A: The decision regarding extraction must be made on the basis of the radiographic examination so I ... | |
| toddlers continuously chipping front teeths -amelogenesis imperfecta? | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: My 22-month-old son chipped the two upper teeth that are the next teeth after the two front teeth. I ... A: This certainly may be ai but it also may be caries or decay. Usually ai affects more than just two ... | |
| How much does the face change after braces? | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I am quite the hypochondriac and got my braces when i was 19. I am now 22 and have been reading some ... A: All the possibilities that you've suggested in your question can certainly happen in extreme ... | |
| Broken Teeth | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Randolph, My 8 year old daughter's front teeth were broken in a sledding incident last winter. The ... A: I would recommend that the teeth should be thoroughly evaluated once again to determine if they are ... | |
| No root or base on tooth | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My son is going to be nine this month and today I looked at his fourth tooth from the front on the ... A: Hard to know exactly from your description without an examination, but it sounds like normal, early ... | |
| Oral trauma/ darkening tooth | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, My 4 year old son fell in a store on Aug. 15th, hitting his face on the floor and ... A: The discoloration of the traumatized tooth could signify that the tooth has become non-vital. ... | |
| dental treatment under general anaesthesia for two year old | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My two your old son has quite bad dental cavities on his top two teeth. I have been told this is ... A: Extraction of the two front teeth, while not the treatment of choice (saving them is preferable) ... | |
| palate expanders | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old and recently had a consultation with an orthodontist. Currently my daughter has ... A: In certain situations it is possible to pursue orthodontic treatment in either a non-extraction mode ... | |
| granddaughter's tooth | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My grand daughter is 9 months and has two bottom teeth in the correct places and 1 top tooth that is ... A: The complete absence of teeth is an extremely rare occurrence and is usually associated with other ... | |
| Toddler Cracked tooth | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old who recently cracked/split her front tooth. I took her to a pediatric dentist ... A: If it is not possible to complete the proper root canal treatment at this time there is a ... | |
| Retainers | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: my husband has recently had his braces removed and has had a dental retainer for about a month now. ... A: My experience in repairing retainers has not been too successful since a quick repair usually does ... | |
| Pulling Teeth | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My 8 year old son is having two teeth pulled. they are cavity filled and we are being told that they ... A: There is no stock answer to your question since it all depends on the bite arrangement, the tooth ... | |
| perm tooth extraction for braces | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter is finishing up Phase 1 for her braces. She had an expander and four braces ... A: In crowding cases there are two possible ways to proceed...extraction or non-extraction. If ... | |
| baby tooth root canal | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My son is almost 6 years.Recently I had had his upper left molar tooth removed due to having ... A: The ultimate goal of a primary tooth root canal is to preserve the tooth until such time as it ... | |
| baby tooth root canal | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My son is almost 6 years.Recently I had had his upper left molar tooth removed due to having ... A: When a baby tooth like the upper molar is removed early it should be replaced with a space ... | |
| 3 year old requires a filling | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I was so happy to find this site to ask my question! Yesterday was my 3 year old son's first visit ... A: There is no alternative to cleaning out the decay and restoring the tooth with a filling material. ... | |
| FRONT TOOTH DAMAGE | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Whilst on holiday my 2yr old son had a fall and loosened his front teeth. AS SOON AS WE RETURNED I ... A: The discoloration that you are to look for is the teeth...not the gums. A darkening of the injured ... | |
| hereditary partial anodontia | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm very happy to find this resource. Thank you for offering your expertise. A quick google search ... A: Using wisdom teeth to fill in the space is a wonderful idea in theory. In practice, however, the ... | |
| Toddler - alternative to anaesthetic? | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: Toddler - alternative to anaesthetic? Dear Dr Myerson, I have a 22-month old daughter with baby ... A: A pediatric dentist has the same basic dental training as a general dentist. In addition, however, ... | |
| Possible Malpractice on my 3 yr old | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: Back in February I noticed my son had some discoloration on his four front teeth so brought him to a ... A: Please understand that I am not making a judgment here about the dentist or your son's treatment. I ... | |
| versed sedation for a 23 month old | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: My 23 month old daughter has two small cavities on one of her front teeth, one is in between the two ... A: Here's my take...At 23 months of age I can reasonably assume that your daughter will have a poor ... | |
| Braces (childrens) and teeth extraction | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I read the answer you gave to the mother of the 11 year old who's orthodontist wants to extract 2 ... A: The reason for removing teeth is to provide space so that the other teeth which are crowded can be ... | |
| Toddler - alternative to anaesthetic? | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Toddler - alternative to anaesthetic? Dear Dr Myerson, I have a 22-month old daughter with baby ... A: You certainly have a very difficult situation here. You must work with your child's cardiologist ... | |
| swelling after dental procedure | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old son had 4 fillings done and a crown, Aug.5. The crown was on the right side upper ... A: It sounds like your child's dentist is right on track here. The problem was probably the result of ... | |
| son has 21 milk teeth | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: my son has 17 milk teeth at the moment and the dentist said that he would loose the extra tooth as ... A: While an extra primary tooth is not common it is certainly something we see from time to time. It ... | |
| orthodontia and bruxism | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: How do orthodontists/dentists address bruxism in patients who are undergoing orthodontia? I am a ... A: In some cases the aligner is sufficient to provide relief from the bruxing. It sounds like that ... | |
| missing tooth | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: One of my adult teeth did not come down, so I am missing a tooth on the top near the front of my ... A: In this situation I usually take a plastic denture tooth (they can be obtained by your orthodontist ... | |
| 4 yr old w/ black tooth | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned four. Several weeks ago, he fell face first into a stone stair and his front ... A: The tooth has most likely become non-vital as a result of the injury. That means the nerve of the ... | |
| 18 primary teeth? | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a three year old daughter who has all ten primary teeth on the bottom but only 8 up top and ... A: Although I've never seen this, it's quite possible that the two teeth are missing. I would suggest ... | |
| Demerol | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently took my two year old son to the dentist because I noticed two spots on his top front ... A: An injection of demerol has been used for many years both safely and effectively with young children ... | |
| orthodontist/phase one | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have had two opinions for my 10 year old son. Both Orthodontists recommended phase one treatment. ... A: Phase 1 treatment simply refers to orthodontic treatment done during the mixed dentition before all ... | |
| reverse pull head gear | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 10 and has finished w/ her pallette expander for her underbite, which did not fix the ... A: I generally favor the use of palate expansion combined with reverse pull headgear in the treatment ... | |
| 6-year-old female with recently noticed underbite. | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my daughter. She just turned 6 and I have noticed that she has an ... A: There are two types of problems which contribute to what you refer to as "underbite". The first is ... | |
| Overbite correction with braces | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Myerson, I have an 11yr, 10 month old son who saw an orthodontist for a screening visit and ... A: Overbite refers to the vertical overlap of the front teeth. Your son has an 80% overbite. This ... | |
| palate expander | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a very slight cross bite. Her dentist asked that she see an orthodontist for a ... A: Not all expansion treatment will result in a space developing between the front teeth. A very ... | |
| Orthodontic extrusion v. crown lengthening | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a badly damaged top molar (tooth # 3) that needs RCT and crown lengthening prior to putting ... A: Orthodontic extrusion of a single upper molar is not as simple as it might be for an incisor. If ... | |
| jaw expander | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: My dentist has suggested I wear a jaw expander before proceeding with braces due to the fact I have ... A: Current thinking among orthodontists is that maxillary expansion after the age of 16-18 years of age ... | |
| Cavities in a 4 year old | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 years old, just went to the denist who informed us she has 3 minor cavities and ... A: Even with excellent brushing, fluoride and great diet those three minor cavities will generally ... | |
| Oral Sedation for dental work on kids? | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: My 4 yr old daughter has 2 sets of "kissing cavities" on her bottom back molars and 2 other cavities ... A: Doing this amount of treatment without sedation risks having an unfavorable experience at the dental ... | |
| tooth extraction and spacer | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: My 7 years old daughter has cavities in two adjacent molars (baby teeth). They have been repaired a ... A: The removal of a primary tooth is a very routine and simple procedure. Unless your daughter has a ... | |
| todder tooth extraction | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: He was evaluated and has had 2 fillings on the tooth, both of which have fallen out within 4-6 weeks ... A: That needs to be determined based on the prognosis for successfully completing the root canal ... | |
| abscessed tooth | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: If someone had an abscessed tooth and got on antibiotics to keep in under control and to keep the ... A: The antibiotic is only a temporary and limited way of controlling the infection and once the ... | |
| root canal recommended for 13 yr. old | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: My 13 yr. old son sufferred trauma to his front left tooth. His braces were knocked up and off his ... A: The risk in waiting is that your son may develop an infection with pain and swelling which could ... | |
| crossbite | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old has been recommended to get a palatal expansion by his new dentist. It appears that ... A: I always recommend waiting until the first permanent molars are in before starting expansion since ... | |
| Pulling Teeth | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Myerson, My question is my son is 20 months old. His has been in the process of teathing for the ... A: I can't discuss the particulars of this treatment plan since I've not done an examination or seen ... | |
| chipped upper incisor tooth /child 8 1/2 years old | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I AM DEVASTAITEED EVER SINCE MY SON HAD A GOLF ACCIDENT WHEN ON LAST THURSDAY HE HIT THE GOLF BALL ... A: It is certainly a good sign that there is no pain or discomfort. Keep in mind that it could be ... | |
| crown vs. spacer on baby molar | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Good morning! My daughter (age 4) went to our family dentist and we found out she has a large chip ... A: The best approach is to preserve the tooth by placing a crown. Extraction and placement of a space ... | |
| Cavaties and Braces | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have had braces on for five years and am getting them off next week, I went to the dentist today ... A: Of course, without doing an examination I can't possibly know if any of these spots are actually ... | |
| chipped upper incisor tooth /child 8 1/2 years old | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I AM DEVASTAITEED EVER SINCE MY SON HAD A GOLF ACCIDENT WHEN ON LAST THURSDAY HE HIT THE GOLF BALL ... A: I sounds to me like you did everything correctly and the dentist did all the proper treatment and ... | |
| childrens second teeth | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My son has had 6 milk teeth fall out. All second teeth have grown in naturally except one that fell ... A: Often due to crowding of the dentition a permanent tooth which should have emerged will not have ... | |
| root canal | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old has two very bad cavities in the far back, bottom teeth. Sorry I don't know what the ... A: Here's a case where you should take the advice of the dentist who has had four years of extensive ... | |
| jaw cracking | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have had a clicking in my jaw since my dentist extracted all 4 wisdom teeth in 1990. Hasn't hurt ... A: You have a problem with the temporo-mandibular jaw joints (TMJ) which is not likely to get better ... | |
| Dental Night Guards | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Are dentists able to prepare a night guard that securely stays in place and will not come out while ... A: A properly fabricated night guard appliance should not only be comfortable but should remain in ... | |
| permanent retainer on bottom teeth | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I've had a permanent retainer (just a metal bar)on my bottom teeth for about 7-8 years. Lately it's ... A: The cost of repair could be anywhere from $25 to over $100. The decision as to repairing vs. ... | |
| Crowns for kids | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is going to be 4 in August. She just had her first dental appointment and was found to ... A: Of course the smallest possible restoration of decay is the best course of action. Frequently, ... | |
| missing premolars | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: which they say is hereditary. They also said that it might be too late to correct. Is this true and ... A: I really don't understand the "too late to correct" comment. We see four missing premolars from ... | |
| Fused teeth | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My two year old daughter has her lower front teeth fused in pairs, but with no fusion line - they ... A: There's no indication that fusion of the permanent incisors is correlated to fusion in the primary ... | |
| 27 month old toddler loses front tooth in fall | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My 27 month old fell against a bureau today with a pacifier in his mouth and knocked out one of his ... A: Generally, the early loss of a single primary incisor does not result in any problems with speech ... | |
| intrusion of teeth in 3 y/o | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: my son will be 3 in a few months. He fell at the park hitting his mouth on a metal bar where his ... A: It will take two or three days for the gums to look better. You need to keep the area clean by any ... | |
| Crowns for kids | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is going to be 4 in August. She just had her first dental appointment and was found to ... A: It would be a mistake to withhold dental treatment of those front teeth. Over the next few years ... | |
| hypoplastic teeth | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old son's teeth roots are dissolving. He has lost 2 already. He was born 10 weeks early. ... A: This is certainly an unusual and rare situation. I am aware of only one report in the literature of ... | |
| tooth extraction for a 2 year old | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My son has extensive decay on the front four teeth and they are absessed and chipped, he has been ... A: My experience with chloral hydrate, hydroxyzine and nitrous oxide has been very good. I find it to ... | |
| daughters implants | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: at 1.5 my daughter had an emergency frenactmy, and decay in her 2 front teeth caused by bacteria by ... A: Stainless steel crowns are safe and strong and with proper care should last until the teeth would ... | |
| missing tooth in a 2 year old | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 3 months old. He is missing one of his front bottom teeth. It just never ... A: There is some room for concern in this situation. The tooth may have developed but is still ... | |
| Molars Separating due to Extraction | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Randolph, Thanks for being here and answering the patients questions. I will try to be short and ... A: 1. The degree of efficiency in chewing is completely dependent on how well the teeth are ... | |
| Misalignment after RPE and reverse pull | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: My son is 13 1/2 years old. He just completed (yesterday) RPE (12 turns) and reverse pull with a ... A: One of the possible effects of expansion in certain growth patterns is a vertical increase that can ... | |
| palatal expanders | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: My 10 year old son has been diagnosed with overcrowding and his pediatric dentist sent him to an ... A: The palatal expander appliance is an excellent method of increasing the skeletal width of the ... | |
| extraction for orthodonics | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old daughter that has extreme crowding. She saw one orthodontist and he ... A: You're asking me to make a judgement without actually seeing your daughter or examining xrays. That ... | |
| 11-year-old's roots dissolving | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: My 11-year old daughter has received regular dental care her whole life. At her last regular exam, ... A: It would be very helpful to get copies of those previous panoramic films since they may shed some ... | |
| cleft palate and invisalign | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: to make my long hx short, I was born w/ a unilateral cleft palate. I had braces, teeth have moved ... A: Invisalign may not be the best approach for you. The implant cannot be moved by Invisalign or ... | |
| herbst | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: My son has had braces for almost 2 years (he is 11). The ortho that we were using died and we are ... A: All three approaches are valid, acceptable ways to treat a class 2 malocclusion with overjet and ... | |
| Tooth Discoloration after trauma | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year old son fell nearly 4 months. He experienced some dental trauma to his two top front ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is a surface stain caused by a food, beverage or medicine. ... | |
| general anesthesia | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: my two-year old daughter has extensive bottle rot decay on her front teeth. I have taken her to two ... A: I would certainly recommend having the dental treatment done before there is a significant infection ... | |
| Internal resorbtion | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I brought my 11 month old son to the dentist today because I noticed that when his top tooth popped ... A: It certainly sounds like the tooth has internal resorption which is a process where the tooth is ... | |
| Delayed front tooth | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: my son had a bad fall when he was a toddler. His front tooth died as a result of trauma and his gum ... A: I would not anticipate any damage to the tooth as it remains in the gum. The problem is that it ... | |
| Injured baby tooth | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My daughter 5ys old going to be 6yrs by this november fell and hurt her top front tooth (one)about a ... A: I've not done an examination and I haven't seen an x-ray so I can't make any comment regarding the ... | |
| Lost baby tooth-purple root showing | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old son just lost his second tooth in a week. The first one just had a hole appearance. ... A: Without an examination I can't actually know what it is that you are questioning. It may just be ... | |
| baby tooth injury | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: My three year old hit his mouth and two of his teeth are moved (they are baby teeth) and we took him ... A: This is something that should be evaluated by a pediatric dentist, perhaps as soon as Monday morning ... | |
| no lateral teeth | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: We were just told that our daughter who is nine has no lateral teeth whatsoever, nothing on the ... A: Actually, missing upper lateral incisors are the most common missing teeth in girls. Orthodontic ... | |
| order of tooth loss | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old was a very late teether as a baby. Right when she turned 6 she lost her lower two ... A: The first teeth to exfoliate are the two lower central incisors. Next come the two upper central ... | |
| special kid requires root canal treatment | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: my niece is 7 years old and she is a special kid, she developed brain fever the very second day she ... A: It is quite common for a pediatric dentist to use sedation or general anesthesia for the complicated ... | |
| 15m old's tooth eruption | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: My 15m old son has his upper central and lateral incisors, and his lower central incisors. I've ... A: That eruption pattern is not the usual and expected order of appearance of the primary teeth but we ... | |
| 3 yr old needing extractions under GA | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My son is about to turn 3 and recently saw a new Pediatric Dentist this week who advised us that he ... A: Delaying these procedures can lead to significant infections that can threaten the development of ... | |
| route canals. | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: is it painful for a 14 year old to have one.How long does the pain last if so? A: The discomfort associated with a root canal procedure could vary from none at all to significant. ... | |
| cavity | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: "i have a cavity just started stage need to know what strong toothpaste will cure it thanks in ... A: It seems we have a disagreement regarding that cavity. If it is truly a cavity then waiting will ... | |
| cavity | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: "i have a cavity just started stage need to know what strong toothpaste will cure it thanks in ... A: There is no cure for a cavity. It must be cleaned out and a proper filling placed. This must be ... | |
| Inverted Mesioden | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My 8 year old son has an Inverted Mesioden. The oral surgion said it is hard to know how deep the ... A: Typically conventional periapical films plus a panoramic film will give some indication as to the ... | |
| 2 yr old with extra tooth?? | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old son had about an eighth inch space between his 3rd & 4th bottom incisors... in the ... A: Very often these extra teeth need to be removed at some point so that they don't interfere with ... | |
| 2nd teeth delay | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: My 6.5 yr old great-grandaughter lost her 2 front (primary)teeth 3.5 months ago & is showing no sign ... A: Sometimes there is a delay in the emergence of permanent teeth once the primary teeth are gone. If ... | |
| Over-crowding | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Why is over-crowding of teeth such a common problem these days? One would have thought that, ... A: You ask a very interesting question and you are on the right track with your suggested answer. Yes, ... | |
| overcrowding | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old daugher's baby teeth have no space between them. The dental hygeinest always points ... A: In ideal situations there should be spacing between all the primary teeth. The permanent teeth ... | |
| Calcification due to poor brushing - any hope? | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter just had her braces removed after over 2 years. She's got some ... A: The damage you are describing is called "decalcification" which is the loss of calcium from the ... | |
| Missing permanent teeth | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: At a recent visit to the dentist, we were informed that my son who is 6.5 years old is missing 12 ... A: Sometimes the same teeth on different sides of the dental arch appear at slightly different times. ... | |
| Missing permanent teeth | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: At a recent visit to the dentist, we were informed that my son who is 6.5 years old is missing 12 ... A: Dental x-rays are a very accurate way to determine exactly what is developing at a particular time. ... | |
| 2 year old had his tooth extracted | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Well we've had an ordeal. About 2 months ago my son had a fall and unbeknownst to us, he had broken ... A: Maintaining space is very important to prevent problems with the permanent teeth. It's too bad the ... | |
| My 17 year old sons mouth | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Myerson; Thank you for taking your time to read my question. Basically, I am trying to determine the ... A: My feeling is that expansion at the age of 17 yrs should be surgically assisted. I also feel that ... | |
| treating a crossbite | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is only seven and she has a crossbite of her upper anterior teeth. Should she get a ... A: Most crossbites should be corrected early since they tend to interfere with proper bite and jaw ... | |
| amalgam | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Two of my children, ages 5 and 7, have both been found to have cavities between their baby teeth ... A: The use of amalgam is rather controversial and the available information is confusing so I've not ... | |
| gums | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I scratched my gums and the area got white is that normal? Also does the gum grow back or is that ... A: The first stage of gum healing appears white so that is quite normal. Whether it will heal properly ... | |
| chipped tooth and braces | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old son with bucked teeth. His two front teeth stick out quite a bit. Heres my ... A: It's really not possible to tell the difference between the two causes of bonding failure. It's ... | |
| chipped tooth and braces | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old son with bucked teeth. His two front teeth stick out quite a bit. Heres my ... A: The decision when to start braces very much depends on the details of the bite problem and the stage ... | |
| 6 1/2 yr gums | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: my 6 yr old has 2tiny bubbles on the back of her gums behind the last tooth on her right side.Where ... A: What you've described could be anything from a simple irritation that requires no treatment at all ... | |
| Extra front tooth? | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: It was discovered my 8yr old son had an extra front tooth in his gum. Seven months ago he had ... A: The decision to wait vs. orthodontic intervention depends on a number of factors including the ... | |
| teeth | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I might have a chance to get braces. My question is this. I am 35 years old with a long history of ... A: You should have your teeth cleaned and a complete examination. If you require any dental work you ... | |
| 12 year molars | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 17 years old and still does not have her 12 year molars. Every since she was 14 our ... A: It seems to me that a simple panoramic x-ray will determine the presence or absence of the permanent ... | |
| new teeth filling | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: im 14 years old. I got my braces off in august of 07 and i have a tiny gap in my 2 front teeth. Yes, ... A: That's certainly a possibility although I question whether the whitening toothpastes actually make a ... | |
| Wisdom teeth | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I am 12 years old. I have already developed my wisdom teeth on my lower set of teeth. I have not ... A: Jenny, I seriously doubt that you have wisdom teeth at age 12. Typically the wisdom teeth or third ... | |
| Canine | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: My daughter who is 5 years old had an accident, she actually knocked her canine out with root. We ... A: Unfortunately, the 90 minute rule is more like a 45 minute rule and it applies to permanent teeth. ... | |