Thinking About Braces for Your Kids? WHEN SHOULD YOU START
Should a second-grader have braces?
As the first molars and incisors begin to emerge, an orthodontist can determine if there is enough space in your child’s mouth for all their teeth. They can also help prevent or correct crowding, which, aside from being aesthetically displeasing, can be painful and make proper cleaning difficult. Crowding can lead to a high risk of tooth decay and gum disease. This early stage is also the best time to break any bad habits. Thumb sucking or pacifier use can comfort children if they feel anxious, but as permanent teeth come in, these habits can lead to an open bite, when the top and bottom front teeth don’t touch. Your orthodontist is equipped with the right tools to help easily put an end to these bad habits. In addition to catching problems early and ending bad habits, an orthodontist can guide jawbone development. Underbites, crossbites, and impaired speech patterns can be caused by improper jaw development. These are easy to correct early on, but they can become expensive and time-consuming challenges
after your child’s jaw is fully developed around age 10.
Picture this: You’ve just placed a fresh turkey on the table, and your family gathers around to share Thanksgiving dinner. As little Jessica takes a big bite, you catch glimpse of shiny metal braces strapped to your niece’s teeth. Jessica only just started second grade, and you haven’t even begun to think about orthodontics for your own kids. Is your brother being overzealous about his daughter’s teeth? Or are you falling behind and failing your children’s oral health? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how you can best address issues with your children’s teeth. However, to start out on the right foot, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends parents have their children evaluated at age 7. Few children will need orthodontic treatment at this age, but it is around this time baby teeth have fallen out and the permanent teeth have begun to grow. Early evaluation is important, so your orthodontist can monitor your children’s development and guide their teeth in the right direction.
The biggest benefit of early evaluation is that it allows orthodontists to address anomalies the moment they arise. With the right steps,
they can help correct minor issues in your child’s mouth before they turn into expensive problems.
ROASTED PARMESAN PESTO POTATOES
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Grid n°72300 easy BRAIN! Ingredients
• 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered • 2 tablespoons basil pesto • Salt and pepper, to taste • 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In large bowl, combine
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roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast 20 minutes and remove from oven. 3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over potatoes and put pan back in the oven. Roast for additional 10–15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and crispy. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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