Fall 2020
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But You Can Still Expect the Same Great Care NOT THE YEAR WE WERE EXPECTING!
My wife Tracy and I have a New Year’s Eve tradition of having a nice dinner, staying up late, and welcoming in the New Year together with our three daughters and my mom. After the ball dropped this year, I remember us all saying what a special year 2020 would be. Well, it has certainly turned out to be special, but maybe not in the way we were all expecting! I’m guessing many of you may feel the same way. While it’s difficult to always know what to expect, the one thing you can count on is our commitment to provide excellent care and service to our patients.
air). We screen all our staff members and doctors each day, and all staff members wear upgraded personal protective equipment at all times while in the office. We have temporarily closed our waiting room and screen all patients as they arrive (taking their temperature and ensuring that no one enters the facility with any COVID-19 symptoms). To maximize social distancing, our staff will greet you at your car and escort you directly to your treatment room. We kindly request that all patients wear a mask at all times while in our office, except while receiving dental care. For a complete list of all the things we are doing to keep you safe, and further details on what to expect, please visit our new updated website CaringModernDentistry.com and click on “Going to the Dentist During COVID-19.” Now that we are open again, appointments are filling up quickly. Take advantage of your dental benefits for 2020 before the year is over. You can now schedule your regular routine dental visits online at CaringModernDentistry.com, or you can always call and speak to Tabitha and she will be more than happy to schedule your next visit. That being said, our staff may look different, but we’re the same warm and compassionate people — just under the masks and smocks. We’re here for you, providing the exceptional dental service you’ve always expected from us.
We are all very appreciative and happy to be open again for all regular dental services.
It has taken a lot of hard work to put everything into place and take every measure to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Don’t be surprised — and it’s okay if you feel like laughing — when you see us each wrapped up like a burrito. There will be a few changes to how we do things, but please know that it’s all in the interest of keeping you and your family as safe as possible and trying to give you our best care. Just a few of the things we have done to ensure your safety include installing ultraviolet filters on our central HVAC as well as individual medical-grade filters in each treatment room and throughout the office (to provide surgically clean
From our team to your family, stay safe out there. We can’t wait to see you again!
-Dr. Adams
P.S. Appointments are filling up quickly. Take advantage of your DENTAL BENEFITS for 2020.
You can now schedule your regular routine dental visits online at CaringModernDentistry.com . Of course, you can always call and speak to Tabitha and she will be more than happy to schedule your next visit.
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THE BEST FALL SPICES TO BOOST YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH
It’s the season of fall spices. Pumpkin spice — which is actually a mix of many different seasonal spices — is a favorite, but it’s not the only one we should try this year. Seasonal spices are a fun way to literally spice up your meals, and many of them also have surprising health benefits!
been shown to help reduce the pain and swelling associated with arthritis. The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric may also help reduce inflammation in the brain, which has been linked to depression and Alzheimer’s. How to add more turmeric to your diet: Homemade curries are a great way to get a good dose of turmeric. You can also add turmeric to roasted vegetables or taco seasoning. SOMETHING FOR YOUR STOMACH: GINGER If you’ve ever drank ginger ale on a plane to calm your upset stomach, then you’ve already experienced the healing properties of ginger. Ginger can be used to treat nausea, including nausea due to motion sickness and pregnancy. Studies show that ginger can also offer relief to cancer patients suffering from nausea caused by chemotherapy. How to add more ginger to your diet: There are many baked goods that call for ginger. Your morning coffee or tea could also benefit from a hint of ginger. These are just a few spices that are also superfoods! Do some research to discover the secret benefits of your favorite spices.
SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART: CINNAMON
Cinnamon can actually help lower your blood sugar levels, which is especially beneficial for folks with Type 2 diabetes. The Johns Hopkins Medicine website also reports that cinnamon has heart-healthy benefits. For example, studies show that
cinnamon can reduce high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus decreasing the risk of developing heart disease.
How to add more cinnamon to your diet: Sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal or plain yogurt for a warming boost of flavor. You’ll also find cinnamon in pumpkin spice, a seasonal favorite. SOMETHING FOR YOUR BRAIN: TURMERIC Recent research has found that turmeric can reduce inflammation. A compound in turmeric called curcumin has
OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST!
“I absolutely love this office and all of the people who work here! All I wanted for my birthday was to have my braces on and to be able to smile. Thank you Dr. Adams for making both of these wishes come true!” –LESLIE K. “Very caring and comforting staff! Hadn’t been in a while and they all made me feel so at ease with the services I received!” –TERESA M.
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CANDY THAT’S GOOD FORYOUR TEETH Halloween is fast approaching, and pretty soon there will be candy everywhere. Contrary to popular belief, dentists don’t hate candy — we just prefer our patients to eat only a little at a time and brush their teeth afterward. In fact, there is even one kind of candy that many dentists recommend because it’s actually good for your teeth: sugar-free chewing gum.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes the fact that chewing gum can help keep your teeth clean and strong. But this doesn’t mean you should let your kids chew an entire pack of Dubble Bubble between meals. The ADA notes that only sugar-free gum has cavity-fighting benefits. Chewing gum that contains sugar, like Dubble Bubble, can actually create a layer of dental biofilm and acid, which covers the teeth and breaks down the enamel, leading to cavities. However, sugar-free chewing gum has the opposite effect. As the name implies, sugar-free chewing gum lacks sugar, which is what cavity-causing bacteria feed on. This means that sugar-free gum doesn’t create acid on your teeth. Additionally, the physical act of chewing gum increases saliva flow. This may sound gross, but extra saliva is really good for your teeth. It helps clear away food particles and bacteria, thus protecting against dental erosion.
When picking out your gum while in line at the grocery store, look for packs that display the ADA Seal of Acceptance. This seal is only awarded to chewing gums that have demonstrated that they meet “objective requirements for safety and efficacy, as evaluated by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs.” Basically, the ADA Seal means the gum is good for your teeth. It’s important to keep in mind that chewing gum, even gum that has earned the ADA Seal, cannot replace daily brushing and flossing. However, chewing a piece of sugar- free gum between meals can help keep your teeth clean throughout the day.
Have a Laugh!
Spooky Strawberry Ghosts
• 16 oz white chocolate, chopped • 24 strawberries • 1 package mini dark chocolate chips Ingredients
Inspired by Candiquik.com
Directions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate at 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove it and stir, then repeat the process until melted. 2. Lay out a sheet of parchment paper. 3. One by one, dip the strawberries into the melted white chocolate and set them on the parchment.
Allow the extra chocolate to pool to form a “tail” effect. 4. Before the chocolate coating fully cools, add three mini chocolate chips to each berry to form two eyes and a mouth. 5. Let chocolate set, then serve your spooky snacks!
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What to Expect When You Visit Our Office
3 Healthy Spices to Try This Fall
This Candy Keeps Your Teeth Clean Spooky Strawberry Ghosts
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When ‘Star Wars’ Invaded Halloween
The Spooky ‘Star Wars’ Shortage of 1977
A long time ago … in October of 1977 to be exact, Halloween was fast approaching and many parents faced a major dilemma. That year, kids didn’t want to go trick- or-treating dressed as vampires, witches, or ghosts. The classic costumes simply wouldn’t do. That Halloween, almost every child in the United States wanted to dress as their favorite character from the new hit movie, “Star Wars.” Today, you can walk into a Halloween City on Oct. 30 and easily pick up a costume for Rey, Darth
had the foresight to license “Star Wars” for costumes right after the movie came out. Unfortunately, they didn’t foresee how great the demand for these costumes would be. Retailers across the country were selling out of “Star Wars” costumes as fast as they came in. Some stores reported selling more “Star Wars” costumes than pumpkins. Kids who got their hands on an authentic Han Solo or C-3PO costume were considered lucky. But kids who arrived at the store to find the costume shelves empty didn’t throw in the towel. Instead, they went and found some brown towels to make their own Chewbacca costumes. In the current age of cosplay, homemade costumes based on movie characters are commonplace, but in 1977, this was uncharted territory. Kids searched for white dresses to be Princess Leia and bathrobes they could cut short to mimic Luke Skywalker. Moms everywhere broke out their sewing machines and created costumes using only action figures for reference. It was grueling work, but it showed how much kids wanted to spend Halloween in a galaxy far, far away. The “Star Wars” costume shortage marked a new era for Halloween — one where making your own costume was just as cool, if not better, than buying it.
Vader, or Princess Leia. But in 1977, less than five months after the release of the first movie in the popular franchise, getting your hands on “Star Wars” merchandise was a bit more difficult. Ben Cooper, a costume company in Brooklyn,
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