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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Bottom braces with no wire on right side. | 2/8/2012 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: I recently got my top braces put on about a month ago. Then I had four premolars extracted. Two on ... A: I'm not an orthodontist - I provide resource information on various aspects of the field - but ... | ||
| Can braces bring two teeth out? | 2/1/2012 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: I have seen people wearing braces to push their teeth inside. Is it possible to bring teeth out a ... A: The answer generally is yes. I am not an orthodontist - I provide resource information on various ... | ||
| Can braces bring two teeth out? | 2/1/2012 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: I have seen people wearing braces to push their teeth inside. Is it possible to bring teeth out a ... A: Generally yes. I'm not an orthodontist - I provide resource information on various aspects of this ... | ||
| canine teeth | 1/30/2012 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: i am 31 years old. my adult canine teeth never came through, and i had the baby teeth pulled out ... A: WOW... this is an excellent question, and I have treated many so called " impacted canine" cases ... | ||
| Retainer/expanders worn 24/7 | 1/24/2012 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with a deep bite. The orthodontist fitted her with a top ... A: I actually answered your question a few days ago but it did not go through. So, let me have at it ... | ||
| Is it worth my time and money | 1/20/2012 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: Waterman, I'm 22 years old and spent 4 years in braces. I had to have surgery to uncover my upper ... A: I'm not an orthodontist (sorry, thanks for the assumption - I provide resource information about all ... | ||
| trutain retainer | 1/18/2012 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I got my braces off when I was 18yrs old, I'm now 42 yrs old. I wore my retainer in the beginning, ... A: Well..again as before let me simply say.. what I write here are only my opinions based on very ... | ||
| Essix / hawley retainer materials | 1/17/2012 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I recently needed to have my hawley retainer replaced ( I lost it over a year ago). The ... A: I just received your question as I was out of town in Chicago for the past week. Allow me a little ... | ||
| trutain retainer | 1/8/2012 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I got my braces off when I was 18yrs old, I'm now 42 yrs old. I wore my retainer in the beginning, ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| Retainer | 1/7/2012 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: I had braces when I was in high school to fix an overbite. After they were taken off I had to wear a ... A: There's an entire web forum you should check out on this topic. It's called "Didn't Wear My Retainer ... | ||
| retainers | 1/3/2012 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: Before, when I didn't have braces yet, my two front teeth were in V-position. After my braces were ... A: You don't say how much time has gone by since your braces came off, but there's still hope! Do you ... | ||
| jaw snap | 12/23/2011 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: seasons greetings from ireland pam my question i am a 52 year old male sometimes maybe once a month ... A: This may be a jaw problem generally called TMJ, which often presents itself with night-time ... | ||
| retainers | 12/19/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I haven't worn my retainers after I got my braces off. I only wore them for about two weeks and ... A: I shall be combining this response with your earlier question which was basically identical. This is ... | ||
| Wisdon teeth removal and orthodontic care | 12/7/2011 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: My oldest son has exhausted his orthodontic allowance on my dental insurance (still has braces). He ... A: Have you contacted your medical insurance carrier? Extraction of compacted wisdom teeth may go ... | ||
| Teeth structure reg | 12/3/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH , I'm 43 yrs old male.healthyly maintaining teeth by brush twice and ... A: I am glad that your teeth have apparently remained healthy. Indeed, the shifting which you describe ... | ||
| Frenectomy | 11/17/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I understand that this procedure may be covered by either dental or medical insurance. What ... A: I think a diagnosis is a diagnosis, but what I think you mean to ask is whether it is coded as a ... | ||
| Allergic to retainer? | 11/14/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: My daughter had her braces removed in March and started wearing acrylic and metal retainers. She ... A: I am a Board Certified Orthodontist, and my wife is Board Certified in Dermatology, Pathology, and ... | ||
| Re: Supernumerary teeth. | 11/11/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I am sam. I have asked you a question yesterday regarding the Multiple Supernumerary teeth and ... A: I recently visited a University dental school and asked a faculty member with more than 35 years of ... | ||
| Removal of Pre-Molar Teeth. | 10/14/2011 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: I would like to ask you that I have braced up my teeth almost a year ago and my dentist has advised ... A: I am not an orthodontist; I am an author/engineer who has researched many aspects of orthodontic ... | ||
| Timing for Separators | 10/11/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: We visited our ortho today (10/10/11)who placed two upper separators in my son's mouth. He isn't ... A: You have a relatively simple question so I will reply with a fairly straight forward answer. The ... | ||
| about braces | 9/24/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I have a small question, I went to an orthodontist and that went well, i do need braces. but i put ... A: Wow...the cbb/mbb :: This really has me also confused. The report basically outlines 1) ins exp ... | ||
| panorex | 9/12/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: A: I apologize for the delay. I was hoping to show this to a colleague but he has been unavailable. the ... | ||
| braces | 9/7/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: About 4 months ago I went to the dentist and she suggested to go see an oral surgeon so he can ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| need your openion | 9/4/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: paul im a dentist who just graduated 1 year ago. i practiced general dentistry for 1 year ,,i had a ... A: Again congratulations on your acceptance into a graduate program to study Orthodontics. I understand ... | ||
| Braces? | 9/2/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: Supan: I'm 26 years old and my top central incisors stick out and cover the lateral incisors ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| need your openion | 8/26/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: paul im a dentist who just graduated 1 year ago. i practiced general dentistry for 1 year ,,i had a ... A: Congratulations on being accepted into an Orthodontic Program. You did not mention where the ... | ||
| Expansion vs. Extraction | 8/11/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: My son, age 7+, has three primary issues for which we were referred to an orthodontist. The 3 ... A: As a Counselor of the Law, I am sure you can appreciate the following boilerplate. What I write ... | ||
| Palatal Expanders | 8/3/2011 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: My daughter is 14 & about to get braces. The Ortho says she needs 1 maybe 2 palatal expanders. After ... A: I generally answer braces-lifestyle questions, not medical (I'm not an orthodontist or dentist but ... | ||
| Large Canines | 8/1/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I am aware of my bad bite. I already had braces twice (!) and I don't want to do it again. Can ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| braces | 7/21/2011 | Pamela Waterman |
| Q: i had orthodontic work done back in 2007 and got my braces off near the end of 09' and now i have ... A: I'm not an orthodontist but I provide resource information on various aspects of this field. I would ... | ||
| Permanent retainer | 7/11/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: My daughter got her braces off in April and since she's had the permanent retainer on the first four ... A: My apologies for what seems like a delay. I actually answered your inquiry about a week ago but it ... | ||
| Wisdom Teeth removal and pain after | 7/10/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I had my wisdom teeth lower removed in about a month now ,the initial pain was untolerable but ... A: I can not answer this question, as it is best directed an an oral surgeon. Wisdom teeth removal is a ... | ||
| Midline diastema | 7/3/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: i have a midline diastema in my upper jaw. It is due to a rotated central incisor. How much time of ... A: Your situation is a very common and affects many people. What I write here are only my opinions ... | ||
| Allergic Reaction to Retainer | 6/22/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: My daughter got her braces off yesterday and received a retainer (latex) for use on her upper teeth. ... A: Pardon this very very short answer... I am about to leave for a trip out of the country and I see ... | ||
| New braces | 6/9/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I have a severe underbite, large spaces between my teeth. Today I had braces put on and the ... A: Pardon my late answer John..I have been out of town. I have braces myself and I can tell you that I ... | ||
| Invisalign causing clinching and neck pain | 5/29/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I started using Invisalign two months ago and have been constantly grinding my teeth since. I have ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| underbite | 5/16/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I am 41 years old and considering having something done for my severe underbite. I went and saw and ... A: Wow...what a tough tough question to answer, because Class III Surgical Orthognathic cases are some ... | ||
| orthodontic | 5/16/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: My daughter is 14,she has become very self conscious of her two proclined central on the upper, she ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| Braces | 4/25/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: Supan , I've had my braces for a few months now and I understand that it takes a short amount of ... A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ... | ||
| Facial And Bite Collapsed | 4/20/2011 | Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH |
| Q: I was wonderig if a collapsed bite, and a facial collapsed, caused by previus bad orthodontics ... A: Wow...what an interesting and complex question. What I write here are only my opinions based on ... | ||
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Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH
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Expertise
Questions regarding Braces, Invisible Braces, & Invisalign. Also issues involving combination Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics alone sometimes is not enough to achieve that perfect smile. Gingival (gum) recontouring, tooth reshaping, bonding and other services are sometimes needed. I also have substantial experience in the areas of Infection Control and Sterilization in the Dental Environment. My personal website braces.com is non-commercial for information purposes only and may provide you with some background to more precisely frame your question for allexperts.com.
Experience
Board Certified Orthodontist (ABO Diplomate) with over 20 years of Private Practice experience. Second Specialty Certificate in Dental Public Health with research experience at NIH, and Epidemiology Training & Research at Harvard, NIH, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. Postgraduate Masters degree from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Organizations
American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
Academy of General Dentistry
College of Diplomates of the ABO
OSAP - Office Sterilization & Asepsis Procedures Organization
Others
Publications
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Education/Credentials
BS College of William & Mary, DDS Medical College of Virginia, Masters of Public Health (MPH) Degree Harvard School of Public Health. Dental Public Health Specialty Certificate from NIH. Orthodontic Specialty Certificate from University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. USPHS clinical research experience at NIH, and Epidemiology Training & Research at Harvard, NIH, and the Centers for Disease Control. Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), and Fully Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
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