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MAR/APR 2023
WE LOVE OUR PATIENTS
How We Show Our Appreciation
Our patients are the No 1 reason Ustick Dental is successful.
We also love to show our appreciation for patients through quarterly giveaways. There is no greater compliment than when you refer your family and friends to our dental office. To thank you for entrusting us with your loved ones’ health, we enter every patient who has given us a referral into a raffle for an exciting new prize. You still have a few days to enter our ultimate bonfire bundle raffle! This set includes a state-of- the-art Solo Stove, and we’ll announce the winner at the end of March. For summer, we’re offering an outstanding paddleboard package. We will select that winner in June.
Their trust, referrals, and incredible personalities keep everyone at the office smiling and happy to come to work each day.
We want to show our patients how grateful we are for their support in any way we can. Our latest and greatest effort will be a Patient Appreciation Night at Hawks Stadium. It’s taking place on Tuesday, June 13, and we hope to see you there! If you’ve been a patient with us for a while now, you may remember that we did a similar event in 2017. Our staff and patients had a great time — especially
We want to thank every patient who believes in our services. A single night out can’t convey the full extent of our gratitude, but we can’t wait to spend the evening together!
when the doctors used a T-shirt cannon to present our attendees with swag. We hope to make this event just as enjoyable (T-shirt cannon yet to be confirmed). Our Patient Appreciation Night will be the perfect event for the whole family, fans of the Boise Hawks, or anyone who wants to get out of the house and eat some ballpark food. You can reserve your spot by emailing FrontDesk@ustickdental.com or speaking to Jessica at 208‑375-8720.
-Ustick Dental Office Team
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It Only Takes 6 Minutes Each Day! Increase Your Lifespan With the VILPA Method
What is VILPA? VILPA stands for “vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity.” In other words: exercise. Specifically, VILPA involves doing short, intense bursts of challenging exercises like climbing stairs or jogging down a hallway — anything that gets your heart pumping. According to the study, you only need to practice VILPA for 1–2 minutes three or more times per day to get the protective effects! Do you need to be in shape to try VILPA? Nope! The VILPA study JAMA reported involved more than 25,000 people ages 40–69 who identified as “non-exercisers.” They never hit the gym; the most strenuous exercise routine they reported was a leisurely walk once a week. How should you start? It’s easy to try out the VILPA method: Simply take the stairs instead of the elevator and carry your groceries to the car instead of pushing them in the shopping cart. That said, we recommend visiting a physical therapist before you jump in. Many PTs offer free or low-cost health screenings that can identify problem spots and weak areas of your body. Scheduling a screening before you push yourself with VILPA can save you from injuries down the road.
Picture this: You’re sitting in your doctor’s office at the end of a checkup, waiting for her final words of wisdom on your health.
“Things are looking good,” she says, nodding thoughtfully. “But you could do better. I know a way to increase your
lifespan by doing a simple task for just six minutes each day. Do you want to try it?”
That scenario might sound like science fiction — after all, we don’t have a pill for longevity yet — but according to the latest research, it could very well happen on your next doctor’s visit! This January, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that by practicing a method called VILPA, it might be possible to lower your risk of death from any cause, including cancer, by 38%–40%. The method may also decrease your risk of death from heart disease specifically by 48%- 49%. Both of these effects essentially increase your lifespan!
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Regular Floss vs. Floss Picks WHICH IS MORE EFFECTIVE?
Regular Floss vs. Floss Picks Of course, using floss picks to clean between your teeth and all of the surfaces that brushing alone does not reach is better than not flossing at all, but floss pickers do not bend and stretch in various angles to clean your teeth and gums properly. While floss picks remove some plaque and debris, they also can leave a lot behind. Another concern with floss picks is that they are only made up of a short piece of floss. This means that while it collects bacteria, plaque, and other particles, it can only pick up so much, and you may just spread the bacteria around your mouth. Because floss picks only contain about an inch of floss, it quickly shreds and hangs onto even more harmful bacteria after a short period of use, which may do more harm than good in the long run. Ultimately, in a pinch, floss picks are an excellent way to remove a piece of broccoli or popcorn kernel that is wedged between your teeth, but for a thorough cleaning, traditional floss is a better option to ensure that you get all the nooks and crannies in your mouth!
Throughout your life, your parents, dentists, teachers, and even strangers have likely reminded you of the importance of flossing your teeth. In fact, flossing plays a crucial role in the health of your mouth — it removes leftover food particles and plaque from the areas that toothbrushes miss and helps prevent cavities and gum disease. There are many different types of floss, including the most commonly used spools of floss and floss picks. Between those two, what are the differences, and which is more effective? Regular Floss Pull about 18 inches of regular floss from the spool and wrap it around your fingers. From there, you should gently slide the floss between your teeth in a C shape. Make sure to get under the gum line to remove food debris and bacteria. Floss Picks Alternatively, floss picks hold a much shorter piece of floss on a D-shaped bow while you slide it up and down along each tooth to remove plaque and food that becomes wedged in your teeth.
TAKE A BREAK
Ingredients Tasty Spinach Artichoke Dip
• 8 oz spinach leaves • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • 1 cup sour cream • 3/4 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts • 1 tsp minced garlic • 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided • Sliced bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a medium pan, steam or sauté spinach until wilted. When spinach cools, ring out excess water, then chop coarsely. 3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. 4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. 5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly. Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes so the cheese will begin to brown. 6. Immediately serve with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
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LOOK WHAT’S COMING TO BOISE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
As spring blossoms around us, large events are rolling into Boise. Crowds will soon fill Expo Idaho and the Discovery Center of Idaho with activities sure to please family members of all ages. Here are some of the most exciting events that have Boise buzzing.
Fans Strike Back at the Discovery Center of Idaho is the perfect opportunity for your family to visit a galaxy far, far away without leaving the city.
or superheroes, you will find something worth visiting at this Expo Idaho event.
Family Pet Expo April 15, 2023 Adult admission: $5 IBLEvents.com/family-pet-expo
Gem State Comic Con April 1–2, 2023 Adult admission: Begins at $10 GemStateComicCon.com
You probably already buy your pet enough toys and accessories — but if you need more, you’ll find them at the Family Pet Expo at Expo Idaho. You’ll also find much more than products for sale at the event. Well-behaved pets are welcome, and adoptable pets will be on hand. You’ll also experience a petting zoo, reptile exhibits, and an appearance by TV personality Corbin Maxey. Don’t miss out on your animal fix — purchase your tickets today.
The Fans Strike Back Spring–Fall 2023 Adult admission: $27.50 DCIdaho.org/thefansstrikeback
Here’s another opportunity for fans to geek out with people as passionate as they are. The Gem State Comic Con will feature actors and illustrators from TV shows and movies like “Power Rangers,” “The Land Before Time,” and “Andor.” Even Bozo the Clown will be present! Take in the booths, exhibitions, and panels; meet the stars; and check out the best cosplayers in Idaho. Whether you’re into fantasy and sci fi, anime, video games,
The public voted The Fans Strike Back as the best “Star Wars”-themed, fan-made exhibition in the country in 2017, and it’s now in our own backyard! The exhibit boasts the most extensive privately owned collection of “Star Wars” fan items, including action figures, costumes, art, and autographed collectibles. The
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