Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking in preschool children is a very normal response to anxiety and stress and does not point to insecurity or emotional problems in your child. While thumb sucking is normal for infants and toddlers, this behavior should decrease by ages 3-4 and stop by age five. Unfortunately, many youngsters are slow to break the habit. Continued sucking of thumbs or fingers can cause serious dental problems with chewing, speech, and facial appearance in children.

Effects on the Jawbone

The more time a child sucks his thumb and the greater the sucking pressure, the more harm is done to teeth and jaws. Day and night forceful thumb sucking makes front teeth move, and can even reshape the jaw-bone. Upper front teeth flare out and tip upward while lower front teeth move inward.

The reason that thumbs and fingers are effective tooth movers and bone shapers is that the jaw bones of children under age eight are especially soft and malleable. Unfortunately for children and parents, prolonged thumb or finger sucking easily deforms the bone surrounding upper and lower front teeth, producing a hole or gap when teeth are brought together, known as an "open bite".

If a child stops thumb sucking before loss of baby front teeth and permanent front tooth eruption, most or all harmful effects disappear within six months. However, if the habit persists through permanent front tooth eruption, there can be lasting damage: flared or protruded upper teeth, delayed eruption of upper or lower front teeth, and the aforementioned open bite. This can result in chewing difficulties, speech abnormalities, and an unattractive smile.

Do Home Remedies Work?

Some parents try home remedies to break the habit. Some try placing gloves on their children before bedtime. Others paint thumbs and fingers with various foul-tasting substances. All of these measures are typically easy to overcome and, unless done with care or under psychological supervision, may be unsuccessful because thumb sucking is a deeply ingrained behavior.

The Dental Solution: A Crib That's Not for Sleeping

One treatment to break the thumb-sucking habit is a simple device called a "crib." Placed by Dr. Jolley on the child's upper teeth, the crib usually stops the habit cold the first day of use. The appliance's technical name is a "fixed palatal crib," and is a type of brace that sits full-time on the upper teeth and roof of the mouth.

The Tongue and Habit Appliance

The crib consists of semicircular stainless steel wires connected to supporting steel bands or rings. The half-circle of wires fits behind the child's upper front teeth, barely visible in normal view. The bands are fastened to the baby molars. There are a number of different crib designs used, all variations on the same theme.

Dr. Jolley will initially analyze the child’s teeth and jaws to check for problems with tooth position and bite. If the child's teeth and jaws show changes from prolonged thumb sucking, he will usually recommend a crib or a Thumb Tongue Habit Appliance to eliminate the habit.

 It is one of the simplest, yet most effective orthodontic devices. Crib wires prevent the thumb or finger from touching the gums behind the front teeth and on the palate (roof of the mouth). Patients turn the bead with their tongue which replaces the desire to suck the thumb and the child has no incentive to continue.

When Does Crib Treatment Begin?

The ideal time is when upper front baby teeth become loose, just prior to eruption of adult or permanent front teeth. This usually occurs just before or after age six, well beyond the maximum "normal" age for thumb sucking to stop. Prompt thumb removal at this time allows permanent teeth to assume a much better position than waiting until their full eruption to break the habit.

Sucking on a thumb, finger, or blanket may be noted in preteens, teenagers and even adults. Despite the age differences, the initial orthodontic treatment is the same for all: placement of a crib to break the habit. For teens and adults, counseling may be indicated to deal with any underlying psychological problems.

Article source: Stock dental articles

 

Grilled Fruit with Strawberry Dip

With the upcoming holiday weekend, grilling is once again on our mind. I thought this recipe sounded too good to pass up and no one will know you were trying to throw something healthy into your meal! lol

You can actually use any “in season” fruit that you think would taste great.

Ingredients:

Sauce ~

8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese

2 Tblsp plain nonfat yogurt

¼ tsp dried, ground ginger

8 Strawberries, halved

Fruit to grill ~

4 peaches, halved or quartered

8 chunks pineapple

4 plums, nectarines, or papayas,halved

¼ cup balsamic vinegar (apple cider will do)

2 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions:

·        In a blender puree cheese, yogurt, ginger, and strawberries together until smooth. Refrigerate for two hours before grilling fruit.

·        When ready to grill fruit, thread pieces of prepared fruit onto eight skewers. Mix together vinegar and sugar. Grill fruit until lightly browned, turning frequently and brushing with vinegar mixture during grilling.

·        Serve grilled fruit with sauce on side.

As Always, ENJOY! and Happy Memorial Day!

The Importance of addressing ortho issues

We’d all like to have perfectly straight teeth.  The thing that many are unaware of is….a straight smile is not only nice to look at, but is ultimately better for you.  That’s why treating bite problems is so important.

There are a variety of conditions that require orthodontic procedures to correct them. 

Actual patient of Dr. Jolley wearing ceramic brackets
Can you see her braces?

These include:

·       Crowded teeth

·       Crooked teeth

·       Too much space between teeth

·       Overbite

·       Under bite

·       Over jet

·       Open bite

Orthodontic issues can be caused by heredity (which can’t be avoided)  and also by bad habits, such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting – which can be corrected before damage is done.

You see, when you have a bite issue, not only does it affect your appearance (and thus your self esteem) but it can also create other problems.  You will likely find that teeth can be harder to clean properly leading to cavities and periodontal (gum) issues.  Also, it may be hard to chew, teeth are more likely to get chipped or broken, it’s hard on your jaw joints and muscles, and misalignment can cause grinding or clenching of the teeth, all of which can mean costly restorations down the road.

Although there are ortho treatments available for all ages, children should be assessed before the age of seven to determine any bite issues that need early correction.

Article source: Stock dental articles

A personal note by Debie Jolley. "I was thrilled when Dr. Jolley (my husband) decided to persue orthodontics. My teeth weren't really all that crooked, but enough that I was self-conscious about it. Through Dr. Jolley's classes and study he discovered that I had TMJ problems. The Orthodontics that Dr. Jolley has provided for me not only created straighter teeth, but also eliminated the constant headaches my TMJ was causing. I am so excited for all the benefits it has created for me."

Ready to become a Dental Assistant, but don't know how to become one? Look no further as 'The Academy of Dental Assisting' will give you the best complete training you can get anywhere.

You will learn everything about assisting a General Dentist as well as doing procedures not often done at a General Dentist office, because Dr. Jolley loves to do a variety of work and is Great at it!  You will see and learn how to assist in Orthodontics, Wisdom teeth, Root Canals etc. You learn how to make temporary crowns and bridges. The fun never ends when you learn with us. 

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The Curriculum

You will learn a full-curriculum to prepare you for your career. It includes:

• dental terminology so you become an expert source of knowledge to teach patients,
• a full spectrum of dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals,
• asepsis in the dental office to keep instruments and equipment clean and sterile,
• sterilizaion of instruments to prepare instruments for use,
• dental computer software to chart dental procedures and notes for the dentist or hygienist and make appointments,
• Utah State Radiology certification to satisfy Utah law to take x-rays,
• Cardiopulmonary Resusitation (CPR) certification to satisfy federal law to work in the health-care field,
• x-ray technique to be able to take quality x-rays on patients and knowledge on how to problem-solve for quality control,
• and how to be a valuable employee in any field and how to land your position in the dental field.

Upon receiving your certificate from the Academy, you will be able to assist dentists with confidence.

One of the most valuable skills of a dental assistant is to be able to take quality x-rays. The quality of x-ray skills taught at the Academy of Dental Assisting of Pleasant Grove are unsurpassed in the state of Utah.

There is no set length of course as each student learns at his/her own pace. Typically students complete their coursework in 10-12 weeks. Since the class size is one, there is no waiting around for other students to catch up, or waiting for your turn to learn. You complete the coursework fast so that you can enter the workforce soon and start earning real money.

Better than Tucano’s Rice and Beans

Here is our ‘Healthy Recipe’ for the week. Both Dr. Jolley and his wife served missions among the Latin people. Rice and Beans are a healthy and delicious addition to any meal as well as a family favorite. We have had many requests for this recipe, so we decided to feature it in this week’s ‘Healthy Recipe.’

RICE

If cooking white rice –

Boil 1 ½ cups of water  for every cup of white rice.

(ie 3cups of water and 2 cups of dry white rice will serve 4 people)

Add ½ Tblsp. butter to the boiling water than add rice.

Place heat on low, cover pan with lid and cook for 20min.

If cooking Brown rice –

Boil 2 ½ cups of water for every cup of Brown rice.

(this will also serve 4 people)

Add 1 tblsp of butter to boiling water than add rice.

Place heat on low, cover pan with lid and cook for 45min.

You can serve rice plain with beans or you can jazz it up. Add a bouillon cube (chicken or beef) to the boiling water just before adding rice. Sometimes I also like to add a dash of ‘Mrs. Dash’ to the rice for flavor. You can also add basil, oregano or any spice you like to the rice after it is cooked to give it a little more flavor and add a splash of color. 
Optional – You can saute and add ½ cup green and/or red pepper chopped.

BEANS

You can use this recipe for Black or Pinto Beans

I learned from my Brazilian neighbor that using a Crockpot is faster and easier than a pressure cooker. A Crockpot is cheaper to buy and will give you many more uses. It takes the ‘pain’ out of cooking dry beans, which are much healthier and more delicious than canned.

This recipe is so easy! Just requires a little planning to start it on time.

8 cups of water

2 ½ cups of beans (pinto or black) = 16oz bag of beans.

1cup of chopped onion or rehydrate 2 Tblsp of dry onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup of oil (olive or canola) –for sautéing onions and garlic

2 tsp oregano

2 tsp salt

¼ cup Cider vinegar

¼ tsp ground pepper

¼ tsp of dry mint leaves (Brazilian secret)


Place Crockpot on High

Add 8 cups of water

2 ½ cups of beans (pinto or black)

For Pinto beans cook on high for 4-6 hours (the longer you cook, the less gas they will create)

For Black beans cook on high for 12-18 hours ( you’ll know either black or pinto beans are done cooking when they are swollen and very soft.)

When beans are soft and done. Place Crockpot on low.

Saute onions and garlic in oil. Then add to beans

Add remaining ingredients and enjoy!

Why RICE and BEANS as our Healthy recipe? Here are the benefits of eating this combination.

Benefits of rice
Rice is a source of complex carbohydrates, which are our primary source of energy. It also has all the amino acids your body needs to maintain and produce muscle tissue, antibodies, enzymes and hormones. It contributes to healthier skin, hair, eyesight, nervous system and blood vessels. Although many of the nutrients are washed out of white rice, brown rice retains all its vitamins. In the U.S., the vitamins are added back to white rice; this is sold as Enriched Rice. (Abuela’s tip: if you are cooking enriched rice, do not wash it before cooking you will take away the vitamins again). If you want to know the benefits different kinds of rice have click here ~different benefits for your body.

Benefits of beans
Beans are a great source of antioxidants, the darker the beans the higher the antioxidant level (go black beans!). They are also valued for their high protein content. Beans help our digestive system by keeping our colon functioning. They can reduce the risk of some cancers and heart problems. How you cook the beans makes a huge difference, given that canned beans contain preservatives and lots of salt. There’s an easy solution: get dry beans and make them in a pressure cooker or Crockpot.  Dry beans tend to be cheaper, and even though it takes a lot longer to make them, the over-cooking can help reduce the amount of gas beans produce in the intestines.

Benefits of combining rice and beans
Even though beans are considered an important source of protein, most vegetarian proteins are considered incomplete because they only contain some of the amino acids our body needs. Nevertheless, combining grains and legumes forms a complete protein that is also high in fiber. In that way, rice and beans can serve as a tasty meat replacement. There are other non-health benefits to eating rice and beans like cost, availability and variety.

Rice and beans are also a nice compliment to chicken or roast beef or pork, for those of you who still like to have your meat.

Also add a nice green salad or vegetable dish and you will have an amazing meal!

ENJOY!

Article 'Benefits of Rice and Beans' Source www.beinglatino.us/lifestyle/food-2

Many people ask how early they should begin Orthodontics with children. Hopefully this article posted from our website can help you understand more of why we recommend the ages we do. Of coarse each child is different and will require an ortho treatment specialized according to his or her needs. Dr. Jolley strives to give the best treatment at the right time for the best results - saving you time and money in the long run.

Give Your Child the Gift of a Beautiful, Healthy Smile with Two Phase orthodontic Treatment

Your Children Deserve...

Beautiful Smiles

Children with narrow arches need to wear functional appliances to expand their arches to make room for all the permanent teeth and create beautiful broad smiles.

Healthy Jaw Joints

Many children with narrow jaws, deep overbites or receding lower jaws have unhealthy jaw joints, which can cause: Headaches, Neck Pain, Dizziness, Earaches, Ear Ringing, and Clicking.

Early use of functional appliances can solve these problems.

No More Snoring

Children with airway obstructions, such as enlarged tonsils, often snore which can lead to sleep apnea. This frequently causes poor sleep habits, excessive daytime fatigue and inability to concentrate in school.

High Self-Esteem

Children are often self conscious about their crooked teeth and underdeveloped lower jaws. Early treatment can improve their self-esteem, which is extremely important when they are actively growing and interacting with other children.

Prevent Speech Problems

Narrow jaws result in less room for the tongue, which can interfere with normal speech. Functional appliances can expand the arches, make more room for the tongue and ensure normal speech.

Eliminate Need for Extractions

Functional appliances develop arches and make room for all permanent teeth, thereby eliminating the need for extraction of permanent teeth.

EARLY TREATMENT IS KEY!

Need for Orthodontics

Seventy-five percent of 12 year olds need orthodontic treatment. By treating early, using functional appliances, 80% of the treatment can be completed before the adult teeth are present.

Functional Appliances Can Help Correct:

Underdeveloped Jaws

Narrow Arches

Crowded Teeth

Deep Overbites

Thumb Sucking Habit

Jaw Joint Problems

Cooperation

Younger children between age 8 to 11 are often more cooperative wearing functional appliances than children age 12 to 13 years.

Shorter Treatment Time

It is preferable to treat orthodontic problems early as this reduces time in fixed braces and reduces the total cost.

WHY ARE APPLIANCES SO IMPORTANT?

To Eliminate Crowding

Crowded teeth are caused by narrow arches. By developing the arches at an early age, we may prevent or eliminate the crowding of permanent teeth.

Another advantage is that early treatment often eliminates the need to remove any adult teeth.

To Correct Underdeveloped Jaws

Almost 50% of children who need orthodontic treatment due to bad bite have underdeveloped lower jaws. Functional appliances can reposition the lower jaw forward, improve the child’s profile and correct the bit problem – with *NO EXTRACTIONS AND NO SURGERY –within 7 to 9 months!

PHASE 1

Functional Appliances – Ages 5 to 12

Early treatment should be initiated for:

Narrow arches and narrow smiles

Crooked teeth

Deep overbite

Underdeveloped lower jaw

Underdeveloped upper jaw

Snoring and sleep apnea

Thumb sucking or tongue trusting habits

--Sometimes, braces are placed on front teeth for a short period of time.

PHASE 2

Braces – Age 12 to 14

Teeth are straightened with braces for 1 to 2 years.

Here is our healthy recipe for the week.
Now that warmer weather is upon us, you won't want to make Banana Bread with those extra bananas. Instead you can freeze them up to a month for this recipe or use them fresh. Either way you will be enjoying a frozen healthy treat on those warmer days coming!


Banana Smoothie


2 cups of milk
1/2 cup sugar
3 banans - Fresh or Frozen
5 cups of ice


Blend in a high speed blender on medium for 1 min. than on high for 30 sec. or until ice is chopped fine and smooth


You can also make a variation on this recipe and change the 2 cups of milk to
1 cup of milk and
1 cup of orange juice
an orange - banana smoothie is really refreshing and delicious!


Also the 1/2 cup sugar can be substituted with 1/2 cup xilytol (a sugar substitute you can buy at the Good Earth in the bulk section) It has great health benefits for diabetics as well an ability to literally fight the bad bacteria in your mouth and reduce tartar.




ENJOY!

All About Fluoride Treatments and Sealants

Your teeth have to last a lifetime, so it’s important to make sure that you keep them strong and healthy. Some people are genetically predisposed to cavities, while others have a harder time properly cleaning their teeth. In these cases, a general dentist might recommend sealant and/or fluoride treatments.

Fluoride Treatments
A fluoride dental treatment is generally prescribed to children in order to strengthen tooth enamel, but this treatment has proven to be effective for adults as well. During the treatment, fluoride is applied to the teeth topically. Your children’s dentist may prescribe a slow-release fluoride device instead. Fluoride is a common ingredient is toothpaste, and it can also be found in unfiltered tap water. It is an important mineral that helps strengthen the tooth enamel, preventing hot and cold sensitivity, weak spots, and cavity development. If you want to increase the amount of fluoride your teeth are getting without treatment, look for it in certain mouth washes, varnishes, and dietary supplements. If you notice white spots, active decay, or increased sensitivity, then you may be a candidate for fluoride treatment.

Dental Sealants
A dental sealant is a durable, plastic film that is painted on to the surface of the chewing teeth to prevent food particles from getting stuck in the crevices. Dentists often see tooth decay in the narrow pits and grooves of newly formed molars in children. Therefore, dental sealants are highly beneficial for children who have a hard time thoroughly cleaning their teeth. Dental sealants, however, can benefit people of all ages. Some adults can’t reach their back teeth or don’t have a brush that adequately cleans the teeth’s grooves, which allows for the development of tooth decay. Sealants act like a shield over the crevices and block food and bacteria from getting down into the tooth indentations.