Last month, I discussed how severe ear pain, head pain and migraine-like symptoms can be caused by the way the teeth come together in the column “Understanding pain can solve mysteries.” This column ...
What causes the growth of new teeth at my current age? I am a 74-year-old woman in good medical health except for a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Generally, I feel well and keep active. I noticed ...
I’ve been thinking my smile could use a tune-up for a long time now. Like many people, my awkward middle school years were made even more awkward by a mouth full of metal braces and the assorted bands ...
Edmund Khoo, DDS, is an orthodontist and clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. Clear aligners or braces can fix a mild overbite in as few as six months. Severe ...