The Ortho Blog by Dr. Rosenberg
Impacted Cuspids
One of the most difficult problems to treat is impacted upper cuspids. By far the most common reasons for these teeth to become impacted (not able to erupt) is lack of space. If the upper arch is narrow and/or is crowded, then the upper cuspids – usually the last teeth to erupt become blocked. [...]
Permanent Retention
If you are one of our patients, I’m sure you have heard me say that retaining your beautiful smile is a lifetime commitment. What does that really mean? It sounds like a lot of hard work, but in reality, it is quite simple to do – AND Very beneficial. Since I have been in practice [...]
Palate Expansion
Why does my child need an expander? This is a frequently asked question (FAQ) that comes up often in the course of a typical day in our practice. In general, expanders are appliances used to widen (expand) the jaws to help correct a variety of developmental problems. These include: Creating of more space so that [...]
