This tooth was badly broken down with lots of decay. Root canal thearapy follwed by crown/cap placement was done. These results are esthetically pleasing and will last for several decades as long as hygeine requirements are met.

Case Study Two - Dr. A. Choubal

In the same patient as case #1 these photos show the restoration of a front tooth. This tooth received a crown. The patient was extremely happy with his new smile!

Case Study Three - Dr. S. Choubal

Male - Age 13 years
Crowded upper & lower arches with a Class II malocclusion, ie:  a receding lower jaw with protruding upper front teeth.This patient presented to our office for a second opinion after being advised by an orthodontist to have four permanent premolors extracted to make room in the upper & lower arches.Rather than extracting permanent teeth, we expanded the upper & lower arches with functional appliances.  After making room with the appliances, this patient wore braces for approximately one year to straighten & align his teeth.

Case Study Four - Dr. S. Choubal

Female - Age 9.5 years
Anterior open bite as a result of a thumb sucking habit, ie:  large space between the upper & lower front teeth. With a simple device, this patient's bite was corrected over an eight to ten month period.  The thumb sucking habit was also stopped.If this bite was not corrected in this patient as a child, the only solution as an adult would be surgery.

Case Study Five - Dr. S. Choubal

Female - Age 9 years
Class III malocclusion, ie:  under development of the upper jaw & a protruding lower jaw.
With funtional appliances, this patient's jaw relation was changed so that the lower jaw no longer protruded.  She wore braces for approximatley one year to straighten & align her teeth, & will wear retainers to keep her teeth stable in their new position.In summation, early treatment is essential.  Children with malocclusion due to habit (thumb sucking) should be treated as early as age six.  Children with any other malocclusion (crowded teeth, rotated teeth, or blocked out teeth) should be diagnosed and treated as early as age eight and a half.  These problems are the result of there not being enough room in the arch.  As the teeth grow, they will move into any space available, whether it be turned or tilted. At this age, they will have mixed dentition, ie:  a mixture of permanent & baby teeth.  While the child is still growing, the dentist can manipulate the bone growth & direct the permanent teeth in the proper direction for the best result.