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Leading Specialist in Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery Known for his compassionate care, surgical expertise, and long-term commitment to improving the lives of children and families affected by complex cleft …
Anyone who has ever lived with a TMJ disorder knows that it can have a significant, adverse impact on quality of life. A flare-up of TMJ symptoms can result in …
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, as much as 12 percent of the population struggles with TMJ symptoms. Disorders of the temporomandibular joint can cause chronic discomfort, …
TMJ disorders can cause soreness, tenderness, and discomfort in the joints surrounding your jaw, along with the surrounding muscles and ligaments. These symptoms can lead to persistent discomfort and also …
Most people get their wisdom teeth at some point during their late teens or early twenties. The problem is that wisdom teeth emerge when the mouth is already fairly crowded, …
According to data from the CDC, about one out of every 1,700 babies in the U.S. is born with a condition known as cleft palate. This condition involves malformation to the …
Malformations of the lip and palate (the roof of the mouth) are incredibly common, affecting roughly one out of every 600 children. When left untreated, these conditions can cause complications …
Orofacial clefts, including cleft lips and cleft palates, are among the most common birth abnormalities in the United States. The former occurs when a baby’s lip does not fully form …
A cleft lip or cleft palate can make it more difficult for babies to breastfeed or eat. While surgical correction can optimize the anatomy of the palate and make it …