Orthodontics Through the Eyes of Dentists
Functional Challenges
The functional challenges for patients who have had teeth extracted or pulled back in their face (extraction/retraction treatment) range from developing headaches, neck aches, clicking and/or locking in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ’s), pain or a full feeling in or around the ears, ringing in the ears. Some even complain of difficulty breathing or sleeping, fatigue, […]
Esthetic Challenges
Many patients who have had teeth extracted or pulled back in their face (extraction/retraction orthodontic treatment) notice unfavorable changes in their faces which they attribute to the treatment. Esthetic Challenges of E.R.R.S.™ include such changes as a flattening of the cheeks, caving in and/or thinning of the lips, lines around the mouth, a narrower smile, […]
Emotional Challenges
Patients who are dealing with esthetic and/or functional issues related to E.R.R.S.™ not infrequently develop emotional challenges. The longer the duration of these issues the more likely patients are to develop emotional problems. Emotional problems we often see are guilt for having agreed to the treatment in the first place, a sense of loss of […]
Re-Opening Bicuspid Extraction Spaces
Can Orthodontic Retraction Be Reversed?
Are You Losing Time Because of Migraines?
Are Headaches Stopping You From Really Living?
Where Should I Start with Orthodontics?
If you had permanent teeth extracted and are not happy with what happened after the braces came off, there may be a non-surgical solution for you. If you think your lips are steadily becoming thinner or, if you suspect your smile is becoming hollow and narrow, it very well may not be due to the […]
When To See Dr. Yu.
Few people would wait for flames to go through the roof before calling the fire department. However, many parents do not bring their children for orthodontic treatment until all the teeth are in the mouth in adolescence, which is often too late for us to conservatively provide the most optimal result. We strongly encourage a […]
