The Millstone Times December 2018

KIDS

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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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The Millstone Times STUDENT OF THE MONTH By Pam Teel

This month we recognize ten year old Laasini Kavuri who goes to the Apple- garth Elementary School in Monroe. Laasini is in the fifth grade. What Laasini loves about her homeroom teacher, her science teacher, and her math teacher, is that they never teach straight from the textbook. They always have fun activities planned out. She also loves to interact with her friends during school. Her friends are really nice and she looks forward to seeing them every day. Her favorite subjects in school are math and science. Her grades are usually between 90%-100%. She works hard to keep up her high grades. Her favorite books she likes to read are the series Divergent. She also enjoys Percy Jackson. Her favorite TV shows are Once Upon a Time and Total Drama. Her favorite songs are Falling by Why Don’t We, I Wish YouWere Here by HRVY, and Don’t Leave Me Alone by Anne Marie. Although she likes these songs, her favorite band is Why Don’t We. Laasini has a few hobbies such as dancing and solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. She also enjoys singing. Her Favorite places to visit are Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Hollywood. Two places she really wants to travel to are France and the United Kingdom.

There are five people In Laasini’s family. Laasi- ni, her mom, dad, older sister, and her young- er brother. She does have grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins that she loves to visit. Her favorite holiday is Halloween because she and her siblings get lots of candy and get to dress up.

Her favorite sports are kickball and soccer. Two of Laasini’s favorite activities are playing out- side and being with her friends. Her favorite foods she likes to eat are chicken rice, Gobi Manchurian, pizza, and brownies. If Laasini was allowed to make one wish it would be to be allowed to pull stuff out of the TV or computer that she wants like how Willy Wonka can. Laasini is very social and can make friends easily with everyone in no time. When Laasini grows up she either wants to be a fashion designer, event man- ager, singer, dancer, or actress. Keep up the good job in school Laasini and always remember the importance of getting good grades!!!!

***Attention Allentown, Hightstown, East Windsor, Millstone, Etc, if you have a child that you feel deserves a shout out for Student of the Month please email me at: Crescent671@gmail.com and I’ll send you a form. Your child doesn’t have to get straight A’s but does have to show a genuine love for learning. ***

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