J. Sabo - October 2019

Tails From the Past

Mythical Cats of the World

feline deity of protection, is a lion-headed woman in battle. But, over the course of 2,000 years, Bastet evolved to resemble the domesticated, pointy-eared cats we know and love today. 招き猫 (Maneki-Neko) — Japan

Most owners will tell you their cats act like ancient deities. Majestic, scrupulous, and utterly unpredictable, these fascinating creatures have long captured our imaginations. Even before cat videos took the

Legend has it that in the 17th century, a monk living in a small temple in Edo (now Tokyo) was struggling to survive, but he still split his meals with his cat, Tama. One day, Lord Nakaota li got caught in a rainstorm while hunting and took shelter under a tree near the temple. Nakaota spotted Tama near the temple, and the cat raised its leg, beckoning the noble to come toward him. Curious, Nakaota complied, stepping out from beneath the tree just before a bolt of lightning struck it down. The lord’s life was saved, and to this day, the Maneki-Neko (the beckoning cat) is a symbol of wealth and good fortune. Freya’s Skogkatts — Norway In Norse folklore, the goddess Freya had a unique means of travel: a chariot pulled by two cats. These were skogkatts, or Norwegian Forest cats, that were only a little larger than your average house cat. Still, these small felines towed Freya around battlefields as she gathered warriors to send to Valhalla. On top of being the goddess of war, love affairs, and magic, Freya may well have been Midgard’s first cat lady.

internet by storm, humans have been idolizing felines, placing them alongside some of their most important mythological figures. Bastet — Egypt Of course, a list of mythical cats has to start with Egypt. While many people know the pharaohs and their followers thought cats were sacred, you may be surprised by how deep the connection goes. The earliest depiction of Bastet, the

When Should You Schedule Your Baby’s First Dentist Appointment? Baby’s First Dental Exam

From day one, new parents are inundated with care plans and tips for their baby. Despite the stress of added tasks, parents do all they can to ensure a healthy baby. One of the most vital components of a child’s healthy development is regular dental appointments. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see the dentist for the first time when they are 1 year old or six months after their first tooth pokes through the gums. Dr. Jessica Sabo’s practice accepts patients younger than that, too. (We had an adorable week-old sweetie in to check her tongue tie!) At this young age, the appointments are as much for the parents as they are for the little one. We teach proper brushing techniques and offer advice on anomalies to look for as the little one develops. In addition, the sooner you bring your infant to the dentist, the easier it is to foster a healthy dental connection. It’s difficult to establish a good relationship and prevent dental anxiety when we are seeing a child

for the first time at age 4 to fill cavities. But if this 4-year- old had been regularly seeing the dentist since their first tooth erupted, they may not be as scared. There’s a good chance their cavity risk would have been lowered, too. Beyond general dentistry, regular dental appointments can provide consistent monitoring of your child’s craniofacial development

and muscular postures and habits. Our dental experts at Dr. Jessica Sabo’s office are looking for a lip or tongue tie, closed-lip nasal breathing and correct swallowing patterns. Catching irregularities early and correcting these functional habits through therapy, appliances, and/ or procedures can limit the negative impact of incorrect positioning on growth.

The dental experts at Dr. Jessica Sabo’s office have the experience and knowledge to treat patients of all ages. Schedule your child’s first appointment by calling 951.769.1616.

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