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Jaw and Teeth Development in Children

Aug 03, 2020 05:24PM ● By Joseph Mele

Early intervention for potential dental problems can begin as early as 6 years of age. 

Crowded baby or adult teeth

Dental exams for children should include an evaluation of the jaw size in relationship to tooth size and the relationship between one jaw to the other jaw to gauge proper fit. When discrepancies occur, comfortable, colorful appliances that the children love to show to their friends, may be implemented at an early age (6 years to 11 years). The jaw can also be stimulated to grow to allow for the space needed for their permanent adult teeth to come in, thus preventing crowding and eliminating or reducing the time and expense of braces.

Mouth breathing

When the sinuses are blocked or congested, mouth breathing is the natural alternative. By opening the sinus cavities, the child can return to normal nose breathing. This allows the hairlike filters in the sinuses to filter the air properly to remove particulate matter, and reduce pathogens and allergens that enter the body so sore throat, ear infections, and colds can be reduced.

Other benefits to early treatment

Early intervention can also stimulate facial growth, address TMJ dysfunction, stop sleep apnea, snoring and teeth grinding. 


Joseph R. Mele, DDS, CNC, practices holistic dentistry through The Center for Advanced Health Through Dentistry, located at 215 Union Ave., Ste., D, in Bridgewater. For more information, call 908-526-2266 or visit MeleDDS.com. 



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In-Print August 2020
Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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