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Walk to La Jolla Shores!

Beautiful Classic Tom Shepard Design. Large level lot with some views. Great indoor/outdoor spaces. 5 bedrooms , 5 baths, 2 half baths. 6,485 square feet.

Offered at $4,299,000
Also available for rent

Sarah Flynn Tudor
Coldwell Banker Residential
(619) 813-6609
sarahflynntudor@gmail.com

Carmel Valley Orthodontics

It used to be that orthodontic braces were most common among middle and high school students. But these days, children are the new face of orthodontics. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, all children should receive an orthodontic screening by age 7 – prompting a whole new generation of orthodontics wearers.

“Permanent teeth generally begin to come in at age 6 or 7. It is at this point that orthodontic problems become apparent,” says Thomas Cangialosi, D.D.S. in an article at Colgate.com. “Because bones are still growing, it’s an ideal time to evaluate a child. Then we can determine what orthodontic treatment, if any, may be needed either now or in the future.”

Having fostered a personal relationship with Dr. Cangialosi at Columbia University, I echo his recommendation. More often than not, children who receive early orthodontic care tend to have shorter treatment times with an easier ability to address challenges such current or future crowding.

When a young child is treated, it’s known as interceptive orthodontics. Although considered young by older generations, treating a child with orthodontics is actually proactive when it comes to dental care. For instance, when teeth are erupting, it may be easier to guide them into better positions with early orthodontics. And, if a child presents a small dental arch, a device called a “palatal expander” can make room in the mouth for incoming adult teeth.

“It is important to note that children who receive interceptive orthodontics generally still need braces or other orthodontic appliances later,” Dr. Cangialosi says. “However, this early treatment may shorten and simplify future treatment in selected cases.” This is commonly known as two-phase treatment.

One of the most important conditions that require intervention are crossbites and protruding front teeth. If you’re child shows any signs of unevenness in the jaw or teeth that protrude to far from the mouth, it’s a good idea to see us.

For more info on your child’s braces, give our offices a call — in La Jolla at 858-459-3353 or in Carmel Valley at 858-755-1551.

GETTING YOUR CHILD EXCITED ABOUT BRACES

If you’re like many parents, it may be a challenge to get your child excited about wearing braces. Here’s what you can do to make braces hip.

Let them choose their elastic bands. Colorful rubber bands in the mouth help the young patient feel more involved in the process of orthodontics. Plus, it can be fun to choose colors around a holiday or school event.

The coming of age. Sometimes, kids long to feel “older” so when it comes to braces, you can position it as a turning of a page into adolescence – braces are what the “big kids” get.

Talk about your own experience. Let your kids know how you felt when you got braces and how excited you were when you had a beautiful smile afterward.

Bargain-hunters will find locally donated items, as well as high-end merchandise brought in from other stores, at the Goodwill shop opening 10 a.m. June 27 at 7631 Girard Ave.

The Goodwill donation center on Girard Avenue will open as a retail shop on June 27.

As of June 28, the store hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The donation center (at the rear of the building) will continue to operate daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We are here for the long term,” CEO Mike Rowan said. “We have found a beautiful space in a beautiful place and intend to be a valued asset to residents and local merchants.”

Sharon Corrigan, director of communications for Goodwill Industries, told La Jolla Light, “Goodwill sorts all incoming donations for quality and that will be evident to visitors to the new La Jolla store — just ask loyal Goodwill shoppers about the treasures they’ve found at all of our locations in San Diego County.”
At the 1600-square-foot La Jolla store, Corrigan said, “You will find lots of clothing, shoes, accessories and decorative household items … these things have been donated by local residents, who now are able to drop them off closer to home, instead of driving to Pacific Beach or Point Loma.”
Press material released by Goodwill Indus- tries of San Diego County explained it is alocal 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is “To get people with dis- abilities and other barriers to employment jobs by developing their skills and work hab- its through training and real work.”
Goodwill uses the revenue gained from selling donated items; fee-for-service, reuse, recycling and salvage activities to fund its paid job-training programs and employment services. For more information, call (858) 752-6181 or visit sdgoodwill.org