The Family Times April 2018

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QUESTION: Why should I choose early orthodontic treatment for my child with a palate expander? A s Palatal expanders are often placed while a child

times will eliminate the need for extraction of permanent teeth to create space or invasive jaw surgery to correct the growth discrepancy after the jaws fully develop and often makes the difference between a good orthodontic result and a great orthodontist result. Please contact our office with any questions or to schedule a complimentary first examination to determine if your child would benefit from this type of treatment. Call For A FREE Consultation On Any Service!

is still growing. They are used to widen the upper jaw so that the upper teeth fit properly together out and over the lower teeth. Underdeveloped growth or narrowing of the upper jaw is one of the major causes of

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crowding. If the upper jaw is too narrow, there is not enough room for all the permanent teeth to erupt, which results in crowding, crossbites, underbites, or an edge-to-edge bite. Palatal expanders will not prevent the need for braces when all the permanent teeth erupt, but often times will eliminate the need for extraction of permanent teeth to create space or invasive jaw surgery to correct the growth discrepancy after the jaws fully develop. As the palate begins to expand, it creates more room in the mouth for all of the teeth and the remaining teeth can begin to shift into position and will be far closer to their final position. A palate expander will reduce treatment time too. Different factors can lead to narrow upper jaw growth such as thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting or mouth breathing due to enlarged tonsils. Although these problems may look harmless, they may have serious long-term consequences on aesthetics and both dental and physical health. Palatal expanders often

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Blue Light Blockers By Lauren Kolacki

Sunlight contains several different color light rays, each that affects us differently. These shades are characterized by their energy andwavelength; light rays that have relatively long wavelengths contain less energy, and those with short wavelengths have more energy. Blue light rays have the shortest wavelengths, therefore, the highest amount of energy. The display screens of computers, electronic notebooks, smartphones and other digital devices radiate only half the amount of blue light as the sun does; but because of the time using these devices and the proximity of the screens, it has become a higher risk for long-term eye health effects. The cornea and lens of the eye, are blockers of UV rays reaching the retina but blue light passes through, becoming a cause of serious damage and/or possible vision loss. In the US, 97% of kids under the age of four use mobile devices. 77% of Americans have smart phones and teenagers spend an approximate 6.5 hours a day staring at a screen. With these statistics being so high, it is established that Americans have a high exposure to blue light. Because of this, it is important to be aware of certain blue light filters that can protect your retina. Fortunately, there has been several productions of blockers that protect your eyes without affecting the visibility of the display screen, some even act as a screen protector from scratches or cracks. Ask your eye doctor or optician about which type of vision correction and lens features best suit your needs for viewing your computer and other digital devices and protecting your eyes from blue light.

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