Pitner Orthodontics June 2019

EnjoyYour FamilyTime

BY TAKING A BREAK FROMYOUR PHONE

Setting some time aside to be with family is important, but

important ones, such as the messaging, contacts, email, and calendar apps, on the first screen.You can also designate times for specific apps to be used throughout the day. Stay Focused Stay Focused is like Siempo, but there are some significant differences.You can set times to access certain apps and put the most distracting ones on lock. Stay Focused also has a “strict mode” that prevents you from uninstalling it, so be sure to think carefully before activating the lockdown because you won’t have access to those specific apps until the timer runs out. Forest In the time that Forest takes control of your device for a set time limit, the app starts growing a tree. Once the tree is fully grown, your time is up, and it joins the other trees that were grown during other breaks. If you pick up your phone and orthodontic experience. There are lots of reasons why Invisalign is the best, safest, and most affordable option for kids. I don’t think it’s too biased to say there’s a lot of great stuff in my mom’s new book. My favorite chapter is “Invisalign Myths Busted” and not just because my name is kind of in the chapter title. I’m a very facts-based dog, and that chapter is all about clearing up misinformation. For example, a lot of people still believe they don’t “qualify” for Invisalign because their teeth are so bad. This is rarely the case. In fact, Invisalign can be used to treat almost any condition traditional braces can treat in kids, teens, and adults! My mom worked really hard writing this book, and she’s really excited to share it with everyone. If you enjoy reading her stories each month in the newsletter, you’ll like

try to access an app, Forest will send you a notification asking you if you want to kill your baby tree by giving up.Who says guilt isn’t a good motivator?

it can be difficult when everyone is always on their cellphones. Constant

BesidesApps Aside from using these apps, silencing your phone and putting it in another room, leaving it in your car if you’re out at dinner, or keeping it in your purse or back pocket during a social event can also reduce your screen time. Having your phone out of sight and out of reach will keep the temptation of pulling it out at bay.

cellphone use has become a global problem, and the habit is hard to break because we rely on mobile devices heavily for work, school, and keeping in contact with friends and family. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that can reduce how often you’re on your phone and minimize distractions. Siempo After you install Siempo on

Spending time with your family is crucial, and with these apps and tips, you’ll enjoy each other’s company without too many screen distractions.

your phone, it will ask which apps are likely to distract you. Once you select them, the app will move those apps away from the home screen and place the

FROM THE OFFICE OF BUSTER

My Mom Wrote a New Book! G’DAY, MATE!

This month, I want to recommend a new book for your summer reading list. It was written by none other than my mom, Dr. Pitner herself, and it’s called “The Invisalign Advantage: EverythingYou Need to KnowAbout the Best Option forYour Child’s Orthodontic Care.” The title is a bit of a mouthful, but so is orthodontics, am I right? This is the second book my mom has written! In 2017, she published “Improve Your Smile, TransformYour Life,” which explored the science behind your smile and how your smile impacts your psychological health. “The Invisalign Advantage” zeroes in on one element Dr. Pitner mentioned in her first book, the value of Invisalign, and discusses what parents should know about how Invisalign can improve their child’s

reading the same informative, entertaining approach in “The Invisalign Advantage.” It is available on Amazon, or ask for a copy for yourself or a friend the next time you are in the office! –Buster

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