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November/December 2024
THANKFUL FOR YOU! Holiday a Good Reminder to Be Grateful for Our Blessings
There’s something special about this time of year. Now that Halloween has passed, everyone is focusing on the upcoming holiday season. Many of us will gather with our loved ones in a few weeks to enjoy a turkey feast and count our blessings when we celebrate Thanksgiving.
moments with my loved ones over the past year, and Thanksgiving gives me a great opportunity to reflect and show my appreciation.
While many of you probably share similar sentiments about the blessings I listed above, there’s something else I’m extremely grateful for that’s much more unique and exclusive to me — I’m thankful for each and every one of you! You place your trust in me and my team to help you improve your oral health and achieve the smile of your dreams. This isn’t something I take for granted. I appreciate every moment and interaction I have with each of my patients, and seeing the smile on your face when you finish treatment fills my heart with warmth and joy. Our patients have shown their appreciation by referring and encouraging their loved ones to visit
Did you know the first Thanksgiving celebration occurred over 400 years ago, in the early 1600s? After the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest was a success, they invited some nearby Native Americans to join them in celebration. While most of us aren’t
growing our own crops and inviting the neighborhood to partake in our harvest, we’re still participating in traditions that have persisted for generations. Over the years, I’ve grown to really enjoy Thanksgiving and everything it stands for. Like many of you, I spend my holiday surrounded by my loved ones. We have a
our office, which has allowed us to grow and provide more treatment to more people in need. For that, I say thank you! I could not be more grateful for each of you!
delicious family feast, spend a little bit of time recovering from all the food and watching TV, and simply enjoy our time together. We don’t get enough days in the year where we can gather with our loved ones and just enjoy everyone’s company. Thanksgiving allows us to do this without worrying about buying gifts, hosting an extravagant party, or finding activities to keep everyone occupied. We can live in the moment and enjoy being around our loved ones. Of course, we can’t forget the reason for the season and our celebration. Thanksgiving is about more than feasting on delicious food and taking a break from our daily routine; it’s time to give thanks and show our appreciation for all the wonderful things in our lives. There are so many things I’m thankful for, and I think many of you feel the same way! I’m grateful for my health, the amazing team I work with daily, and the beautiful weather we experience year-round in the Bay Area. I’m thankful for my family, friends, and new grandbaby, who will be 7 months old during our festivities. I’ve had so many wonderful
While Thanksgiving gives us the year’s best opportunity to show gratitude and appreciation for everything in our lives, remember that gratitude should stay in our hearts throughout the year. We don’t have to wait for a specific day to be grateful! By thinking about the things you’re grateful for each day, you’ll live a much happier and more fulfilling life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Don’t Let Discomfort Deter You While you’re in orthodontic treatment, there is a good chance you’ll need to wear rubber bands if you have braces. This should be able to wear them for 23–24 hours a day, only removing them for meals that are too difficult to eat The Vital Role of Rubber Bands in Orthodontic Treatment
is a vital part of your orthodontic treatment; failing to wear your rubber bands can be detrimental to your treatment. While they can become frustrating, uncomfortable, and inconvenient, rubber bands help correct your bite so you can reduce the impact of an overbite, underbite, or crossbite. One of the main reasons patients avoid wearing their rubber bands is the pain and discomfort that can occur at the beginning of treatment. Remember, this is a
with them. Wear them precisely as we instructed. You might think that you could speed up your treatment by doubling up on rubber bands, but modifying your treatment on your own accord could have negative effects. If you start running low on rubber bands or completely run out, give us a call so you can come in and pick up more. Some people make the mistake of running up to the local craft store to get other rubber
new adjustment for your teeth and jaw, so they will need time to adapt. You may think you need to take them off occasionally to give your mouth a break and reduce discomfort, but this can have adverse effects. It could extend the length of your discomfort. With time, you’ll grow used to them, and they’ll become much more comfortable.
bands or even hair ties, but this will cause more harm than help. The ones we provide are durable, medical-grade latex and designed specifically for your unique situation. This means you shouldn’t use your friends’ rubber bands, either! Wearing rubber bands is a critical part of your orthodontic treatment. Give us a call today if you have any questions or need more rubber bands!
When it comes to how often you should wear your rubber bands, it’s best practice never to remove them unless you have to. Ideally, you
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HERE’S WHY THAT COULD BE YOUR BIGGEST MISTAKE Avoiding Your Regular Dental Checkup?
When was the last time you visited a dentist? Most of the people reading this can probably give an answer that falls within the last six months. However, a good portion of our population avoids the dentist unless they have no other option. They may have a fear of the dentist that stems from a childhood visit or worry about being able to afford the cost of potential treatment. Others fall under the assumption that if they don’t feel pain or discomfort in their mouths, then there’s nothing to worry about. However, not visiting a dentist for your regular exams and cleanings can be detrimental to your oral health. Let’s explore some of the most common reasons people avoid the dentist and why it’s so important to overcome whatever obstacles are in the way of achieving your dream smile. ‘I DON’T FEEL ANY ORAL PAIN OR DISCOMFORT.’ Some assume that if they don’t feel anything off in their mouth, they’re in good shape and don’t need to worry about seeing a dentist. However, just because you don’t feel anything doesn’t mean nothing is wrong. You could have minor issues that don’t cause pain or discomfort. You might need a filling or a deeper cleaning to
keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. When things start to hurt or become uncomfortable, it means there’s a serious problem developing. What could have been fixed with a simple filling has now turned into a root canal. ‘TREATMENT IS GOING TO COST TOO MUCH.’ Similar to the point above, if you hold off on dental treatment due to cost, you’ll likely be paying much more down the road. Simple procedures like fillings cost virtually nothing compared to root canals, crowns, and visits to specialists. If you hold off on completing the simple procedures and treatments due to cost, you’re going to pay much more to fix your problem in the future. ‘I’M TOO AFRAID.’ Do you know what’s worse than feeling some dental anxiety or fear? Losing your teeth or experiencing intense dental pain because you were too afraid to see a dentist when the issue was still minor. Dental fear is not the easiest obstacle to overcome, but some dentists specialize in providing fear-free dental services.
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The Unique Allure of Big Bend National Park
Most national parks are full of visitors from spring through fall. Big Bend National Park turns that schedule upside down.
The park also offers an abundance of family-friendly activities. A legal Port of Entry enables visitors who bring their passports to cross the Rio Grande
The ideal time to visit this southwest Texas wonderland of wild river canyons and stunning mountain vistas is from October through May — the offseason for most national parks. But summertime temperatures in Big Bend soar to 105 degrees F or more, too hot for safe vacationing, while wintertime is mild and usually sunny. Many tourists and vacationers have recently discovered the park, driving visitation 16% higher since 2018 to more than 511,000 people annually. Big Bend offers a diversity of sights and terrain. Elevations soar from about 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande River to almost 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains. Boating and rafting trips along the Rio Grande, which Congress designated as a free-flowing Wild & Scenic River, take visitors through the spectacular Santa Elena Canyon limestone cliffs. Options range from a leisurely float lasting less than a day to a seven- day wilderness adventure down the Lower Canyons. Big Bend is also a birder’s paradise, with 450 species sighted there on various occasions.
River and visit the shops and restaurants of a rural Mexican village, Boquillas del Carmen. Families also enjoy stargazing at the Sotol Vista Overlook, scrambling over the boulders on the Upper Burro Mesa, and trekking the Grapevine Hills trails to see Balanced Rock, a giant boulder seemingly teetering in midair between two smaller boulders. Kids can also see dinosaur remains at the Fossil Discovery Exhibit or explore the ruins of a mercury-mining ghost town, Terlingua. Five visitor centers are usually open through the winter. Construction of a new visitor lodge and water system will begin in late 2024, likely causing some disruptions. However, Big Bend has four developed campgrounds and many backcountry camping opportunities. Most campsites are filled six months in advance, so reserve a spot early for your winter camping adventure.
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