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July/August 2025
WHEN PASSION MEETS PROFESSION Loving Your Job Doesn’t Make You a Workaholic
Many people around the country have a problematic relationship with work. It’s a necessary part of their lives, as they have to work to get money so they can provide shelter for themselves and
oil to complete a project or learn more about your industry. Personally, I feel as if I had to be a workaholic if I wanted to become the best at
my profession. There will always be someone willing to put in the extra effort and commit more time to become an expert at what they do. I may have had to spend long hours working or miss out on an event to get to where I am now. Another reason people view work negatively is that they feel it takes away from more important responsibilities, such as time with friends and family. However, people often mix up spending quality time with others and spending a lot of time with them. You can still work a full-time job and take pride in your work while getting ample quality time with your loved ones. If anything, you can enjoy that time even more because lingering
their families, put food on the table, and participate in fun activities or their favorite hobbies. Yet, they don’t enjoy their job or any of the responsibilities that come with their role, which turns them against the idea of work. This leads them to make fun of or question the people who take pride in what they do. National Workaholics Day is on July 5 and presents a great opportunity to explore your relationship with your career. In recent years, many Americans have started to call people workaholics if they take pride in their work, enjoy the responsibilities that come with their job, and don’t mind being in the office. However, this is not what the word actually means. If you look up “workaholic” in the
responsibilities won’t distract you. As long as you put effort into maintaining a strong work-life balance, you can be a dedicated and proud worker without any drawbacks.
dictionary, you’ll see it refers to someone who “has an obsessive need to work.” They spend most of their time working and have difficulty stepping away from their job to go home for the night, spend time with friends and family, or enjoy just about any other activity. Now, think about the people in your life whom you may have previously considered workaholics. Were they unable to focus on anything but work, or were they just good at their job and took pride in what they did? A relatively new belief is floating around that work is inherently bad. Some don’t think they should have to work to support themselves and should have more freedom to do whatever they want, and they take it out on those who do enjoy work. There’s nothing wrong with being proud of what you do, and sometimes, you have to burn the midnight
We need to make a distinction between being a workaholic and someone who works hard.
As long as you pay attention to your other responsibilities, work can be a fulfilling part of your life.
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Orthodontics Through the Ages
A Legacy Older Than You Realize
When most people think about orthodontics, they assume it’s a relatively modern invention. While watching documentaries about the past or looking through old photographs of family members, you won’t notice anyone wearing braces or Invisalign. That doesn’t mean orthodontics didn’t exist decades or even centuries ago. In reality, humans have been looking for innovative ways to straighten their teeth and improve their oral health for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of orthodontic work came from ancient Egypt. Humans have uncovered mummies with cords made from animal skin wrapped around their teeth. On the other side of the Mediterranean Sea, ancient Etruscans, who lived on the Italian peninsula before the Romans, placed mouthguard-like devices on the deceased
to prevent their teeth from caving in as the body decayed.
discovered that removing a person’s wisdom teeth could reduce crowding in the mouth, a treatment still common today! The 1800s ushered in a new era for orthodontic innovation. Crude braces made from wire and elastics became more common, and in 1864, Dr. S.C. Barnum invented the dental dam. The term “braces” started being used in the 1900s, and in the 1970s, stainless steel and dental adhesive made it possible for oral professionals to straighten teeth more efficiently and with less damage. 1997 saw the next game-changer for the orthodontic world when Stanford University graduate student Zia Chishti invented Invisalign. Orthodontic technology has advanced greatly over the years, and it will be interesting to see where the next few decades will take us!
The rise of the Roman Empire saw additional orthodontic efforts. A medic named Aulus Cornelius Celsus documented his attempts to straighten teeth using the force of his hands, which likely proved disastrous for his patients. Similarly, researchers uncovered small gold wires in Roman burial remains that were used on the deceased’s teeth. The fall of the Roman Empire brought forth the Middle Ages and then the Renaissance, which proved to be an unprogressive time in the realm of orthodontics. It wasn’t until the 1700s that two dentists wrote about the “Bandeau.” This device represented a mouthguard and supposedly helped keep a person’s teeth in place. One of the dentists, Pierre Bourdet, also
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THE CASE FOR EARLY ORTHODONTIC VISITS Tiny Teeth, Big Impact
Many people fall for the misconception that orthodontics shouldn’t enter the picture until we reach our teen years. They think it’s a waste of time to bring their children to the orthodontist before the baby teeth
conditions early, we can help guide jaw growth, make a more straightforward path for permanent teeth to come in, and avoid trauma that can come with the discomfort of misaligned or crowded teeth. After
started losing their baby teeth way before permanent teeth come in, they could benefit from a space maintainer to avoid experiencing crowded or crooked teeth. The bottom line is that we want nothing more than to help your child improve their oral health and develop a smile they can proudly share with everyone they encounter. In an ideal world, everyone could wait until all their permanent teeth are in before considering orthodontic treatment, but that’s not how our mouths work. Some kids can benefit greatly from early intervention. We recommend that children come in for their first appointment by the time they turn 7 so we can see whether they’ll need any early treatment. Call us today to get your child on the schedule!
are out, since their mouths will change as the adult teeth come in. However, many kids need early treatment to address a problem before it arises, which, if left alone, could become painful, inconvenient, and expensive.
examining their teeth and X-rays, we can determine if they’ll need immediate treatment or an appliance a few years later, or they can avoid orthodontic treatment altogether.
Most kids who need early intervention will not require extensive treatment, especially if
When you bring your child in for their first appointment, we’ll take X-rays and look in their mouth for signs of underbites, overbites, crossbites, overcrowding, extra teeth, and more. By catching these
they still have baby teeth. They may need a palatal expander if there isn’t enough room for their adult teeth to come through or a crossbite has developed. If your child
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Ditch the Tourist Traps 3 NATIONAL PARKS THAT ARE WORTH THE DETOUR
Whenever you hear a friend or family member say they’re going to take a road trip to visit some of America’s most beautiful national parks, they
visiting, you can expect to see seals, island foxes, and over 2,000 other plant and animal species, with 145 found nowhere else on Earth . You can reach the mainland visitor center in Ventura by car, but the islands are only accessible by park concessionaire boats or private boats. Make reservations in advance. CUYAHOGA NATIONAL PARK, OHIO If you want a unique experience, visit Cuyahoga National Park. Like many other national parks, you can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and photography while exploring the park’s 33,000 acres. You can admire many of the 1,000 species of plants and animals throughout your exploration, but if you want to get the full experience, hop aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH DAKOTA Exploring a cave might not be your first thought when considering national parks, but Wind Cave is a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s one of the longest and most complex caves in the world and has many unique features, such as frostwork, cave popcorn, and boxwork, creating unique sights with every step. Once you head back outside, a beautiful mixed- grass prairie, home to bison, prairie dogs, and more, will greet you.
usually plan to visit the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, the Great Smoky Mountains, or Yosemite. These
national parks consistently attract millions of visitors every year, but
they’re far from the only must-see national parks in the country. There are 429 protected
national sites within the U.S., and 63 of those have obtained the official “national park” designation in their names. (The other labels are battlefields, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, etc.)
If you want to experience the beauty of America without the crowds, consider visiting these destinations during your next vacation!
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA Often referred to as the Galapagos of North America, the Channel Islands are a unique area of the coast of Southern California. While
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