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Dr. Randolph Myerson

U.S.

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returns 02/20/2012

Expertise

Please limit your inquiry to questions about orthodontics (braces) and children's dentistry. I am both an Orthodontist and a Pediatric Dentist, having been trained in both of these dental specialty fields. Orthodontics is the dental specialty that treats problems of tooth, bite and jaw alignment using braces and removable appliances. Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty also known as dentistry for children, which deals specifically with the dental problems of this special age group from infants to adolescents. I am also experienced in Forensic Dentistry, the application of dentistry to law enforcement and identification using dental records.

Experience in the area

I have been in the private practice of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for over 20 years. Prior to that I served for three years on the Cleft Palate and Cranio-facial Reconstruction team at Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia and was an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. I also served as a dentist in the U.S.Air Force, stationed at Andrews AFB in Washington, DC.

Organizations

I am a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, as well as a member of the American Dental Association and the Dental Society of the State of New York.

Education/Credentials

I received my BA in Biology from Frankin & Marshall College in 1969, and my dental degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1973. In 1978 I received both my Certificate in Orthodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and my Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia after completing a three year Teaching Fellowship in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in 1978.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Tulips	02/12/12	10	10	10	Thanks Dr Myerson, that eased my worries .....
Christina	01/27/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your time .....
Jenny Wicks	01/25/12	10	10	10	Dear Dr Myerson, Thank you. Much appreciated .....
ameeta	01/19/12	7	10	10
Rose	01/19/12	10	10	10	Dr. Myerson. Thank you for your response .....

Recent Answers from Dr. Randolph Myerson

2012-02-10 bent teeth:

That depends entirely on the extent of damage done. This can only be determined by examination and x-rays. In some cases the damaged tooth requires removal, and in other cases it may require a root canal

2012-02-10 false baby tooth:

You should have the child examined by a pediatric dentist who can best advise you regarding the matter of a tooth replacement. You can find a pediatric dentist by going to the website of the American

2012-02-09 Can the removal of upper premolar or lower incisor cause face sagging:

The undesirable facial changes that you describe are not necessarily due to extraction of teeth. It is more a question of how well the orthodontic treatment is conducted. It is entirely possible to require

2012-01-31 top incisors not yet come out:

Okay, this gets complicated. I'll try to keep it simple. Rapid Palatal Expansion (RPE) makes the upper jaw wider and this does create more space for the teeth. It also makes the upper jaw wider so unless

2012-01-31 top incisors not yet come out:

There are various different ways of treating crowding, and rapid palatal expansion is certainly one of them, however, that approach should only be done in very special circumstances involving other

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