The MIllstone Times November 2018

KIDS

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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NJ Youth Soccer and Topps ® Team Up to Celebrate State Cups Champions By Pam Teel

New Jersey Youth Soccer is teaming up with Topps once again this fall to celebrate its State Cups champions. Each member of the NJYS National Championship Series, Presidents Cup and Commissioners Cup Champi- onship teams will receive a custom trading card featuring a team selected image. This initiative continues a successful program that began in early 2017 where NJYS State Cups championship teams earned a commemorative Topps® card to recognize their achievement. The front of the card will have the team name and picture, and the back of each card will be the club logo with a team note of their personal choice. The cards will possess the same quality, look and feel of the Topps® MLS cards that feature the stars of Major League Soccer. NJYS State Cups will conclude for the fall during the first weekend of No- vember. Semifinal matches will be played on Saturday, November 3, and finals will then be held on Sunday, November 4. At the top of NJYS State Cups competitions is the National Championship Series, the most prestigious national youth soccer tournament in the coun- try. The National Championship Series winners from each state have the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The Presidents Cup is a national tournament that is designed to create a high-level competition for teams that are looking to play against teams of similar abilities, where those teams that advance will play for a regional or possibly a national title. The Commissioners Cup is a tournament that was successfully introduced in 2017 and hosts travel teams in the U11 to U14 age groups in the fall,

with the U15 and U16 age groups participating in the spring/summer. This state-only tournament is designed to create a challenging and enjoyable event for teams that do not play in the National Championship Series or Presidents Cup. If you have any questions about NJYS State Cups, please email statecups@njyouthsoc- cer.com. Also make sure to follow NJ Youth Soccer on social media: @NJYouthSoccer

About NJ Youth Soccer Association New Jersey Youth Soccer, a 501(c) (3) organization affiliated with U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soc- cer comprised of more than 100,000 players from 5 to 19-years-old; 20,000+ coaches; and thousands of volunteers. Members collectively support the sport of soccer through training, practice, competition and the spirit of good sportsmanship. The association features recreational, travel soccer programs at multiple skill levels; Olympic Development Programs (ODP); tournaments including the National Championship series; coach and referee training and certification programs; and TOPSoccer, a pro- gram for children with special needs.

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