Pediatric Orthodontic Appliances You May Not Know About BEYOND BRACES
Pediatric orthodontics goes far beyond braces, and it’s important to consider all your child’s options. These solutions can solve orthodontic issues before they become a problem later on. Take the Nance Button, for instance. If your child’s baby teeth decide to pop out a little prematurely — whether via injury or some quirk of biology — they may face a potential problem. The first molars that sprout up through the gums may creep forward in the absence of any teeth to obstruct their motion,
severely crowding other teeth as they erupt. The Nance fixes this with two metal bands that wrap around the back upper molars, braced against a “button” covering a section of the palate. Similar to the Nance is the Lower Lingual Holding Arch, which does essentially the same thing but for the lower teeth. Two metal bands cement to two lower molars, joined together by a bar resting behind the lower teeth — no contact with the gums or any soft tissues, so no irritation. Though, with both
the Nance and the Lower Lingual Holding Arch, thorough oral hygiene is vital to avoid food and bacteria gathering between the appliance and the teeth. If your child’s alignment problem is more severe, Twin Blocks may be the answer. As your child’s bones develop, their jaw might become misaligned. An overjet, which is when the top teeth to stick out much farther than normal from the bottom teeth, is fairly common. With two fitted blocks — one behind the upper teeth and one behind the lower — affixed to dual plates, your child’s lower jaw will be pushed forward into the optimal position. Twin Blocks can help you avoid years of toothaches and cosmetic orthodontics in the future, but in order for them to work, early screening is important.
AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER COLD SOUP
Train your
BRAIN! Ingredients • Olive oil •
2 medium ripe avocados, halved
• • •
1 large cucumber, halved 6 stalks spring onions
• ½ cup cold water • 1 clove garlic • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper
1 jalapeno 1 lemon, juiced
Directions
1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Coat halved avocados with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot. 3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once grilled, remove and place on platter to cool. 4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
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