Delayed Tooth Eruption Case “I want braces, and I want them NOW!” – M.C. 6 1/2 years old, Whole Health Kids Patient MC was 6 1/2 years old, and had been pestering her mom for nearly a year. She was becoming so self-conscious that “she was too shy to smile”, according to her mom. Mrs. […]
Our latest Chairside Chat is between Dr. Liao and JPM a 50 year old high-level business strategist for a top Fortune 100 company. This discussion relates to how a dysfunctional mouth can lead to forced or involuntary medical leave and can be a career liability. JPM: “I am on medical leave now because of issues […]
Anxiety In The Dental Chair “Are you nervous about the upcoming treatment?” I asked Mary Beth after she got seated. After seeing how well her daughter had done 6 months earlier, she finally gathered up enough courage to sit in my chair. “Yes, a little – well maybe more than a little. Isn’t every body?” […]
Lifestyle Skills “Dr. Liao, can you prescribe a vitamin for calm and peace? Isabelle, a new patient suffering from sore teeth, facial pain, and headache, asked as we discussed how to unclench her jaws and unwind the tension in her head, neck and shoulders. “Sorry, Isabelle. The relief you wish will not come from a […]