Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2014 | Page 84

FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY

Orthopaedic/Orthodontic treatment for children
Patricia Webley from Octagon
Dental Centre explains:
There is a common misconception that
orthodontic treatment cannot be started
until all the adult teeth are present.
Orthodontics is not just about
straightening teeth. In order for the
teeth to bite together properly the
jaws need to be in the correct position,
otherwise strain can be placed on the
joints and muscles, which may lead to
problems later.
At Octagon Dental Centre and James
Spence’s practice on the Isle of Wight,
we prefer to see children from the age
of seven. This means we can look at

any developing jaw
problems and correct
them early on with
removable orthopaedic
appliances, which
develop the jaws to
the correct genetic
potential thus allowing
the adult teeth to erupt
into a more favourable
position. This
significantly reduces
the need to extract
healthy teeth at a later
date due to crowding.
Crowding of the teeth usually means
there has been under-development of the
jaws and this is often associated with a

lower jaw that is trapped
in a backwards position
by a narrow upper jaw.
Appliances are
designed to develop the
upper jaw and this in
turn allows the lower
jaw to come forward, so
that the back teeth meet
in the correct position.
The aim is to balance the
teeth, muscles and the
jaw joints so that they
function efficiently.

To book a free
consultation in Ryde telephone [phone].

It's not a struggle with Specsavers
W
ith more choice than ever,
selecting a new pair of glasses
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The trick to choosing the right glasses is
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down your least favourite.
Specsavers in Newport have affordable
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Store director Catherine Kidd offers
advice to local specs wearers about
choosing the right frames. Catherine
says: “A pair of glasses are not only a
fashion statement but an extension of an
individual’s personality: that’s why it is
important to consider the following:
“Find the fit that suits you. It doesn’t
matter what look you’re aiming for, your
glasses need to fit your face well. Specs

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come in many shapes and sizes, which
can really change the way they look on
your face. Make sure the lower edge
doesn’t sit on your cheeks,
even when you smile.
“Know your face shape.
Make sure you choose specs
to suit the shape of your face.
The theory is that you should choose
frames that are the opposite to the shape
of your face, so if you have a round face

you’ll suit an angular frame.
“Match your skin tone and eyes.
Colour is critical and, just like clothes or
jewellery, your specs should complement
your skin tone or eye colour.”
For further information on choosing
the right frame or to book an eye
examination at Specsavers visit www.
specsavers.co.uk/stores/iow or call
[phone].