Premature tooth loss isn’t something parents should dismiss as being no big deal, says Prior Lake and Minneapolis orthodontist Dr. Trudy Bonvino.

“Baby teeth play several vital roles in a child’s development,” says Dr. Bonvino, who specializes in orthodontics for children as well as adults.

Baby teeth help maintain proper space for the adult teeth and act as a guide for them when they start erupting. Losing a baby tooth too soon could mean the difference between an adult tooth that comes in without any problems and one that erupts incorrectly.

Another function of the baby teeth is to promote proper jaw bone and muscle development, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

If decay or trauma claim your son’s baby tooth before the tooth falls out naturally, we recommend that you make an appointment with your dentist and inquire about treatment recommendations. Your dentist could recommend an orthodontic consultation to determine whether the tooth loss has the potential to pose future orthodontic problems that could require treatment with traditional braces or invisible braces, says the Minneapolis Invisalign Teen provider.

Some adult teeth don’t erupt until children are 12 to 14 years old, which creates a significant window in which spacing issues can arise. Failure to address this early could result in the need for more intensive orthodontic treatment.

When teeth are lost early, your child’s dentist or orthodontist might recommend a space maintainer for that time between her baby tooth being lost and her adult tooth erupting. Space maintainers come in several varieties and typically are made from steel, plastic or a combination of the two materials. They can be removable or fixed, according to information posted on the Colgate website.

One occasion in which a tooth lost prematurely does not need a space maintainer is when any of the front four upper teeth are lost. Those spaces remain open on their own until their adult replacements erupt, Dr. Bonvino says.

If the adult replacement soon will erupt, your dentist or orthodontist may decide that a space maintainer is not needed. However, if one is indicated, going that route immediately could lessen the cost of future orthodontic treatment, she says.

“We frequently find that it is cheaper and easier to place a space maintainer to keep the remaining teeth in their proper position now instead of turning to orthodontic treatment at a later date to align teeth that drifted out of place,” Dr. Bonvino says.

Caring for Space Maintainers
If your child has been fitted with a space maintainer, there are some steps you can take to ensure it remains functional until it is time to be removed. Your child should not chew gum or eat sticky sweets because they can dislodge the space maintainer.

Remind your child not to play with the maintainer by tugging on it or pushing it with their fingers or tongue, the AAPD site states.

Make sure your child cleans the maintainer when brushing and flossing his teeth, and keep him up-to-date on dental checkups and professional cleanings.

“The important thing to remember is that we don’t want parents to just assume that they don’t need to take action if their child loses a tooth early,” Dr. Bonvino says. “Taking no action at all could be OK. But it also could create new challenges down the road when it’s time for the child to get braces.”

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Adult and children’s orthodontists all over the country are falling into alignment regarding their opinions of retainer wear.

Here at Cosmopolitan Orthodontics, Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a Prior Lake and Minneapolis orthodontist, tells patients to make retainer use a part of life for the rest of their lives.

“Your orthodontist may recommend that you wear your retainers on a daily basis for the first year or two after your braces are removed,” says Dr. Bonvino, who also is an Invisalign provider.

During that time, the tissue and bone surrounding your teeth is stabilizing, and the structure your retainers provide is important to keeping your new smile straight.

Recommendations vary on how often you should wear your retainers after that point, but the general consensus among orthodontic professionals is that wearing retainers periodically for a lifetime is the best option.

Muscles surrounding your teeth will place pressure on them throughout your lifetime, causing them to shift and move. Your wisdom teeth may not have erupted by the time your braces are removed, so wearing your retainers occasionally after the initial required period of time can help preserve your orthodontic investment.

We recommend wearing retainers at night, at least several days a week.

“After you’ve completed treatment and worn your retainers for the prescribed time, we will switch you to maintenance mode,” Dr. Bonvino says. “Basically, that means if you don’t sleep in your retainer, you should at least pop it in every few days. If you feel pressure when you wear it, that’s your signal to wear your retainer until it feels comfortable again.”

Your retainers also help to foster bone growth after your teeth have been repositioned by orthodontic treatment, say the Minneapolis orthodontics specialists. The more often your teeth are held in a stable, straight position, the longer your smile will stay that way.

It is important that you follow the instructions your orthodontist gives you for wearing your retainers post-treatment. Your orthodontist’s goal is to help preserve your smile forever. But after your braces are removed, it is up to you how your smile looks.

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Although it’s considered rare in children, the number of new cases of oral cancer among teenage females and young women has grown since the mid-1990s, according to the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/unusual-cancers-childhood/Patient/page3#Section_94).

But females aren’t alone. Research in the U.S. and Europe is finding that an increasing number of head and neck cancer cases in men are caused by the human papilloma virus- commonly referred to as HPV.

Because Cancer Control Month and Oral Cancer Awareness Month are celebrated in April each year, we’re taking the opportunity this month to address the topic, says Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a Savage and Minneapolis children’s orthodontics expert.

“It’s not a topic everyone is comfortable discussing, but parents and teenagers need to be educated on it,” says Dr. Bonvino a provider of braces for children and adults.

Many researchers believe that changing sexual behaviors among teens and young adults are contributing to this new epidemic. A growing number of teens and young adults are involved in oral sex.

Two decades ago, approximately 20 percent of all oral cancers were HPV-related, according to information provided by the American Association for Cancer Research (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/ReproductiveHealth/hpv-oral-cancers-rise-oral-sex-popular-spread/story?id=11916068#.T3YQ1e2aEqs). These days, that number has grown to more than 50 percent.

And although oral cancers in teenage girls and young women have increased in recent years, men remain 35 percent more likely than women to contract oral cancer, according to information provided by CHOICE in Philadelphia, which provides health information, care and education (http://www.choice-phila.org/pdf/factsheets/Factsheet%20-%20HPV.pdf).

While sexual activity may be a newer culprit for oral cancer in teens and young adults, there’s still an age-old offender: tobacco. Studies show that cigar smoking is on the rise among teens and young adults up to age 24, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation (http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/tobacco/types_of_tobacco.htm). Two California studies among adult Californians in 1990 and 1996 showed that cigar use had increased nearly five times among women. High cigar smoking rates also exist among teens and preteens, the study found.

Approximately 90 percent of smokers say they started smoking as teens. Every day, 6,000 children younger than 18 start smoking, according to statistics posted on the Teen Help website (http://www.teenhelp.com/teen-health/teen-smoking-statistics.html). Teen smokers become addicted faster from lower nicotine levels than adults.

“These numbers need to improve,” Dr. Bonvino says. “We try to do our part by educating children on the dangers of smoking and using other tobacco products when we speak at local schools.”

While educating youth on prevention is key, detection ranks a close second in terms of importance, says the Invisalign Teen provider, adding that patients can help in the detection process by knowing some of the signs of oral cancer. Dentistry.com lists the following indicators (http://www.dentistry.com/conditions/oral-cancer/mouth-cancer-symptoms-early-warning-signs):

• Red and/or red and white patches on the gums, tongue, tonsils, or lining of the mouth. White patches are more common.
• Changes in the soft tissues of the mouth, such as lumps, swelling, crusting and eroded tissue.
• Mouth sores that fail to heal within a couple of weeks.
• Bleeding from the mouth.
• Pain or tenderness in the face, mouth or neck.
• Lingering ear pain.
• Numbness of the face.
• Challenges chewing, swallowing or speaking.
• A chronic sore throat or the sensation of a “lump” in the throat.
• Hoarseness or a change in the voice.

Maintaining regular dental visits during orthodontic treatment is a good way to help ensure that oral cancer doesn’t go undetected, Dr. Bonvino says.

“Besides the fact that it’s important to maintain good oral health during treatment, we want to be sure our patients understand that routine dental visits potentially can identify oral cancer,” she says. “If it’s detected early, the chances of successful treatment are more favorable.”

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The building at 14065 Commerce Ave. NE is undergoing renovations, and we anticipate moving from our Savage office down the street to the new building by mid-May.

This new office is conveniently located on the southwest corner of County Road 42 and Highway 13, just across the street from SuperTarget, says Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a Savage and Minneapolis orthodontist who is the orthodontist on staff at Cosmopolitan Orthodontics.

The move comes on the heels of a significant increase in business over the past three years, and we are incredibly grateful for that.

“Apparently, an increasing number of people who ask our patients about a children’s or an adult’s orthodontics provider are told to call us,” says Dr. Bonvino, who offers invisible braces and Invisalign treatment, among other options, at Cosmopolitan. “It’s quite a compliment to tell friends, family members and co-workers about us, and we appreciate it.”

Initially, we opened the Savage office to make it convenient for those who were driving to Lakeville for treatment. We understand that families have busy lifestyles that often involve a great deal of after-school sports and other extracurricular activities.

“This building purchase presents a great opportunity for many patients and parents to shave a few miles off their commute, and in this current economy where gas prices are on the rise, we think this will be a welcome benefit,” Dr. Bonvino says, as one of the Minneapolis orthodontists.

In addition to providing a closer location, the new office will provide a larger reception area, an expanded children’s area and bigger operatories that include room for a parent to observe treatment.

“Lots of parents come with younger siblings in tow when they bring their children for their routine checkups,” Dr. Bonvino says. “Having a larger children’s area will give younger kids plenty to do while they wait for an older brother or sister to get through their appointment.”

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But have you ever worried whether his peers would think he wasn’t as smart or athletic if he didn’t have straight teeth?

A recent study by Virginia Commonweath University shows that dental aesthetics may also adversely shape perceptions of your child among his friends.

A study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Sept. 2011 looked at how dental aesthetics play a role when teens judge their peers leadership, academic, social and athletic abilities, according to information posted on the U.S. National Library of Medicine website.

“The results were quite interesting,” says Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a Lakeville, Savage and Prior Lake orthodontist. “We hear all sorts of reasons about why children want orthodontic treatment or why parents what treatment for their children, but aesthetics are the most popular reason.”

This study showed how pivotal the role of dental aesthetics can be among peers, Dr. Bonvino says.

The study involved showing photos of 10 teenagers smiling. There were two photos taken for each teen- one photo depicted the teenager with properly aligned teeth, while the other depicted the teen with some sort of malocclusion. The photos were evaluated by 221 teens.

The photos that depicted the teens with ideal smile aesthetics rated higher consistently, when compared to the same teen’s photos that showed some problem with their teeth and smile.

Researchers concluded that teens with “ideal smiles” are viewed more favorably in terms of social, athletic and leadership skills.

“Based on these findings, it would be expected that orthodontic treatment resulting in improved smile aesthetics can provide modest social benefits for adolescent patients,” the Library of Medicine site states.

In our office, we focus heavily on the health aspects gained from properly aligning teeth using different types of braces. Correcting malocclusions such as crossbite or overjet can prevent improper wear patterns and trauma to teeth. But we understand that when it comes to our patients, whether they are adults or children, orthodontics frequently is viewed as a means of aligning teeth simply to create a beautiful smile.

“We certainly don’t discount the self-esteem aspects of treatment,” says Dr. Bonvino, the Minneapolis orthodontist, “This study shows us that not only may we view ourselves differently when we have a beautiful smile, others are likely to do the same.”

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If tonsils and/or adenoids become enlarged due to infection, removal often is the best option. In other cases, they’re removed because they have forced the child to be a mouth breather, which has lead to crossbite development. After tonsils and/or adenoids are removed, orthodontic treatment, which typically involves expanding the patient’s palate, can begin.

This month, we explain palatal expansion and how it serves as an alternative to tooth extraction. Crowding issues and small jaws were typically tackled by means of tooth extraction, but that isn’t so now that Lakeville, Savage and Prior Lake orthodontist Dr. Trudy Bonvino and numerous other orthodontists offer palatal expansion services before applying one of many types of braces.

Early Detection Supports Use of Palatal Expander

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, children should be evaluated by an orthodontist by the time they are 7 years of age.

Even though some parents are skeptical of this recommendation, early detection of crowding and jaw problems can improve orthodontic treatment processes. Future extensive orthodontic treatment and tooth extraction may be avoided if children are examined when they are still growing because palatal expansion remains an option at that point.

Rapid palatal expanders are applied to girls younger than age 14 and boys younger than age 15 in an effort to create more space for current teeth and those that haven’t surfaced yet by widening the palate.

The expander is situated in the roof of the mouth and a key is inserted into the palate expander and turned slightly on a daily basis. At the end of this stage of orthodontic treatment, the palate expander has done its job of sufficiently widening the patient’s palate.

Benefits of Palatal Expansion

“There’s negative aftermath associated with tooth extractions, so palatal expansion is an invention that helps eliminate many of the side effects patients usually endured as orthodontists tried to create more room,” Dr. Bonvino says.

A person’s profile may be altered as a result of tooth extraction because facial shape can change over time once teeth, which support the cheeks and lips, are removed.

Besides making more room for crowded teeth and correcting crossbites, palatal expansion has proved to help children who snore or are mouth breathers because it increases nasal passages.

Other functions of palatal expansion include addressing skeletal and functional growth problems.

So remember: the AAP recommends early evaluation for good reason. Evaluating your child and identifying the need for palatal expansion early can pave the way for easier, more successful orthodontic treatment down the road without having to go through tooth extraction. The difference between her being able to keep all of her natural teeth or lose some of them can mean the difference between aging gracefully or making her face age prematurely in adulthood. Your child- whether boy or girl- just may thank you for taking action early.

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“Today, we’re sharing information about the oral health/whole body connection, but we won’t go all the way to the heart. Instead, we’ll stop at the tonsils and adenoids,” says Dr. Bonvino, a Prior Lake orthodontics expert.

It may come as a surprise to many parents, but children’s orthodontists commonly are the first to identify potential problems with tonsils and adenoids in young patients.

Here’s how it happens: thanks to years of education by the American Association of Orthodontists, more parents today understand the importance of taking their children for an orthodontic evaluation by age 7 to determine whether orthodontic problems are present that require early interceptive treatment.

When we see patients at this age, we sometimes diagnose crossbite- a condition in which the upper and lower teeth have failed to align properly. The upper teeth may fit inside the lower teeth on one or both sides.

“Sometimes this is the result of heredity or jaw size,” says Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a Lakeville and Savage St. Paul braces for children expert. “But sometimes this is caused by mouth-breathing.”

Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose prevents the tongue from sitting at the top of the mouth as it should. Tongue position plays an important role in the upper jaw’s development, according to eBody.com.

Mouth-breathing results in the tongue falling from the roof of the mouth, and the upper jaw’s lateral growth is affected. If we determine that mouth-breathing is the culprit, we are forced to consider what is causing the child to breathe abnormally.

“Invariably, there are times when a little bit of investigation reveals that the patient’s adenoids and tonsils are enlarged,” says Dr. Bonvino, a Farmington orthodontist.

Tonsils and adenoids are clumps of lymphoid tissue, according to Dr. Archana Jhawar, an ear, nose and throat specialist (http://entcare.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/tonsils-and-adenoids-keeping-mouth-open-snoring-in-children/). They capture viruses and bacteria that enter the throat and nose and produce antibodies to assist in fighting infection. Some children simply are more prone than others to chronic tonsil and adenoid infections.

Getting back to orthodontic treatment of crossbite, orthodontists often recommend tonsil and/or adenoid removal if they are determined to be the cause of the malocclusion. Once that is done, orthodontic treatment can begin.

Treatment frequently requires palatal expansion, which is achieved by placing a device in the roof of the mouth and a key is inserted and turned daily. This can only be done in children who are still growing.

In a future post, we will explain palatal expansion in greater detail.

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If you’re an adult, the most important thing to remember regarding orthodontics, St. Paul and Eagan      orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth says, is that orthodontic appliances have come a long way.

“There are so many aesthetic options available today,” says the adult and children’s orthodontist.

The most frequently given reasons among our adult patients for getting braces are:

1. Alignment and Self-esteem

The general desire to have aligned teeth is the most common reason adults give for wanting braces, Dr. Eisenhuth says. Lots of adults are self-conscious of their smiles and if they have the money to make personal improvements, they often do so.

2. Oral health

There is a great deal of research that shows properly aligned teeth are easier to keep clean. They provide fewer areas in which food particles can become lodged.

“This is probably the second most common reason why adults pursue orthodontic correction,” she says. “Straight teeth lead to less periodontal issues and decay, and it’s easier for both the toothbrush and floss to do their jobs if teeth are aligned.”

3. They had braces as children, but their teeth have shifted through the years.

This often is due in part to a change in philosophy regarding retainer use, Dr. Eisenhuth says. Professionals once were of the opinion that a retainer could be worn for a year or two after treatment and then the patient could discontinue use. Today, orthodontists promote wearing retainers for life.

“You may not need to wear one every day for the rest of your life, but we recommend that you put it in every few days,” she says. “If you feel pressure on your teeth when you put it in, you should wear it overnight for a few days until your teeth adjust to it.”

If you have a fixed retainer and it breaks, we recommend that you see your orthodontist to have it replaced.

4. Their parents couldn’t afford orthodontic treatment for them when they were kids.

“We have lots of patients who now have the means to undergo treatment and they want to do so,” Dr. Eisenhuth says. “We applaud them for focusing on their oral health.”

5.    No more metal brackets and wires.

Clear and tooth-colored brackets are available today, as well as Invisalign, which is a system of clear, plastic, removable aligners that are hardly seen when worn. Lingual braces-those that are affixed to the back of the teeth-are another aesthetic option.

With all of these options that are barely noticeable, fewer adults feel self-conscious about undergoing orthodontic treatment.

6.     We live in a more aesthetic society.

Many people want to make themselves more marketable for jobs these days. Since the smile typically is the first thing people notice, it stands to reason that people who are competing for employment would pursue opportunities to improve their smiles.

The important thing to remember is that regardless of the reason for needing orthodontic treatment, you shouldn’t let your age deter you from making improvements to your smile.

“I’ve had patients in their sixties and seventies go through orthodontic treatment,” Dr. Eisenhuth says.

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Although April is the official observance, protecting the face from injury is a message conveyed year-round by the dental braces specialist, Dr. Bonvino says. The staff at Cosmopolitan educates patients on the types of mouth guards available, along with their pros and cons.

“Wearing adequate facial protection is important in terms of your orthodontic treatment and your overall oral health,” she says. “Getting hit in the mouth while playing sports can damage your teeth and your orthodontic appliances.”

If you or your child has overjet or overbite, studies show that increases the likelihood of trauma, particularly if a mouth guard isn’t worn during athletic activities.

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons provides a tip sheet on the types of mouth guards that are available:

• Custom-made

We take impressions of your teeth in our office and send the model to a lab to be made with heat-molded plastic. These mouth guards provide the greatest amount of comfort and protection, are ideal if you have braces, and can be adjusted for different sports. However, these cost more than commercially made guards.

• Boil and bite

Made of rubber, the guard is boiled, cooled and placed in your mouth until it hardens. This is the most popular type of mouth guard, due in part to its cost and its fit, which is better than over-the-counter guards. However, it becomes brittle over time and you cannot use this kind of mouth guard if you wear braces.

• Ready-to-wear

Made from polyvinyl or rubber, these mouth guards are easy to find because they are available in most major department stores. The drawback is that you cannot test them for comfort.

• Commercial

Also made from polyvinyl or rubber, the one thing going for these mouth guards is cost. But the drawbacks are certainly worth noting: this is the least effective type of guard when it comes to protecting your teeth and soft tissue. You have to keep your mouth closed for the guard to remain in place.

We recommend arming yourself with this knowledge when you make your mouth guard purchase.

“Properly protecting your teeth means protecting the investment you made in your orthodontic treatment, and helps ensure you keep your natural teeth for a lifetime,” Dr. Bonvino says.

National Facial Protection Month is presented in cooperation with the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

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For many people, thoughts of brushing their teeth and ridding themselves of bad breath are the big concerns. But you need to consider something else: healthy gums.

Think of your gums as the foundation of your smile. Unhealthy, diseased gums can lead to tooth loss if you’re not careful. And caring for your gums actually relies partially on your parents, because it should begin in infancy.

Parents should wipe their infant’s gums after each feeding with a gauze pad or a clean, soft, damp washcloth, says Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a Savage, Lakeville and Shakopee orthodontist. Doing so ensures that bacteria isn’t left to linger and potentially cause oral health trouble later.

As children grow and later become adults, investing in a quality toothbrush is as important to your gums as your teeth. Electric toothbrushes such as the Sonicare by Philips do a superior job when it comes to plaque removal and gum health, Dr. Bonvino says. If you opt for a manual toothbrush, be sure to select a size that is proper for your mouth, and select a model with soft bristles for your gums.

“Flossing also is important in terms of gum health,” says Dr. Bonvino, who is an Invisalign Teen provider. “People often just think of it as getting food that is lodged between teeth removed, but flossing correctly actually involves going slightly beneath the gumline to remove plaque and food particles.”

Routine dental exams and professional cleanings also an important factor when it comes to promoting periodontal health and overall oral health.

So what are the consequences of not caring properly for your gums? They aren’t pretty, says the orthodontic care expert. Unhealthy gums might bleed after brushing or flossing. They can become red and swollen. This is referred to as gingivitis. Many children’s orthodontistssee this in patients, including those who are new to braces.

“Braces can leave teeth feeling a bit tender at first, and some patients may not brush as often as they should during this period because of that,” Dr. Bonvino says. “Also, brushing around braces can prove a bit challenging until patients get the hang of it.”

The key to combatting gingivitis is getting the plaque removed properly. Plaque that is not removed can lead to full-blown periodontal (gum) disease, which causes gum tissue to break down and creates periodontal pockets.

Food particles and bacteria can become trapped in these pockets, and the bacteria begins to excrete toxins that cause the gum tissue to break down further, creating a vicious cycle.
Periodontal disease has a number of telltale signs, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. If you have any of these signs, consult your dentist:

• Red, swollen gums
• Pain in your mouth
• Receding gums
• Mouth sores
• Bad breath that persists
• Changes to the way your teeth fit together when you bite

If you experience these symptoms, it is best to address them sooner, rather than later, Dr. Bonvino says. Periodontal disease does not go away on its own.

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