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July 2018
Happy Trails
Allan W. Stevenson, DDS General Dentist
www.trailridgefamilydental.com 205 W. Highway 95, Parma, ID 83660
208-722-7924
Everything we do at Trailridge Family Dental is because of and for our patients. You are the people who keep our lights on and the reason we enjoy our work so much. Every August, we hold a patient appreciation event as a way to express our gratitude. This year, we’re happy to continue that tradition. On Aug. 13, we’ll be holding a drive-in movie night at the Parma Motor Vu. We don’t know what will be playing just yet, but we always select something fun and family-friendly. We’ll also have popcorn and soft drinks to offer, because what’s a movie without some snacks? Feel free to bring your friends and loved ones. To get tickets, all you have to do is stop by the office and ask. The Parma Motor Vu is one of our city’s coolest attractions. It originally opened in 1954, and it’s still going strong. If you’ve never been, I really hope you’ll join us. There’s nothing like watching a movie under the stars in the cool evening air. You may even spot a few classic cars while you’re there. I find that the atmosphere is just as exciting as what’s happening on the screen. I have to admit, when we first started the event, I was a little skeptical about whether it would be popular. Would people even show up? If they did, would they be bored? Boy, was I wrong. It’s gotten bigger every year, and I hear a ton of good things about it from our team and patients. We think of it as a small way to say thanks to the wonderful people who make Trailridge Family Dental the practice that it is. Too often, we only see people when they’re in for a cleaning or some dental work. At events like these, we have the chance to kick back and have some fun together. We Appreciate You Saying Thanks With Movies and New Treatments
So stop by the office, and grab tickets for a few of your friends and family members. I promise it will be a great evening with a wonderful group of people, and I won’t get on your case about enjoying a soft drink. Sharing a fun evening with our patients is always a joy, but it’s not the only way we show our gratitude. We also strive to offer our patients the most comprehensive care possible. We’ve talked before about our new cone-beam-imaging technology, but this summer, we’ll be using that imaging to help treat a serious problem. That issue is sleep apnea, which can wreak havoc if left unchecked. Because sleep apnea is often caused by obstructions in your airway, dental imaging can prove extremely useful in diagnosing and treating sleep apnea. If you find yourself waking up tired every day — or if your partner is sick to death of your snoring — you should definitely come in for a screening. It’s taken a lot of training to allow us to offer this service to patients, but we think it’s well worth it. In closing, I want to send my sincerest thanks to our patients for making our practice what it is. It’s not an exaggeration to say that we wouldn’t be here without you. So come out, enjoy a movie with us, and head home afterward for a good night’s sleep. We’ll see you on Aug. 13.
–Dr. Stevenson
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How Much Sunshine Is Too Much? Keep Your Family Safe
T o many people, summer is all about heading outside to enjoy the weather. But getting too much sun can be dangerous. To have a fun-filled summer with your family this year, remember that it’s essential to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. COVER UP Covering your skin is one of the best ways to avoid skin damage. Wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants or skirts can protect your skin from direct exposure to UV rays. While this tactic protects you from the sun, it offers poor defense against the heat. So, if you opt for cooler attire, it’s important to cover all exposed skin with a copious amount of sunscreen. Be sure to reapply every two hours for maximum skin protection. SPEND LESS TIME IN THE SUN If you’re planning to spend a significant amount of time in the sun, consider your environment. Will there be plenty of shade? Will you have to bring your own? What’s the best way to step out of the sun for a few minutes? Wearing sunscreen and protective clothing are great ways to shield yourself from UV rays, but it’s important to avoid being in direct sunlight for long periods. Taking a break from the sun
gives your body the time it needs to recuperate and helps prevent sunburn and heatstroke.
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SUN EXPOSURE Many people think that a tan is better than a sunburn, but the result of tanning is still sun damage. When your skin tone changes due to the sun, regardless of whether it tans or turns red, it’s a result of the epidermis reacting to damage caused by UV rays. Both are symptoms of harmed skin. While vitamin D is important, the sun does not contribute to its creation as much as you might think. Doris Day, a New York City dermatologist, explains that if your skin were to constantly produce vitamin D from being in the sun, it would reach toxic levels. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that your body can produce on its own, through a common form of cholesterol or 7-dehydrocholesterol. Spending time in the sun does help vitamin D form, but you need far less exposure than you think.
Knowing how to protect yourself from UV rays is the first step to having a safe, fun-filled summer!
THE TRAILRIDGE DENTAL TEAM AT THE OLD FORT BOISE PARADE ... THE TEAM WON FIRST PLACE!
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I f your plans for this Independence Day involve firing up the barbecue, you’ll probably be cooking two American classics: hot dogs and hamburgers. Come the Fourth of July, families will be grilling up burgers and dogs from sea to shining sea, but it wasn’t always this way. The story of how beef patties and sausages became culinary symbols of our nation will give you plenty of food for thought. THE HOT DOG It was German immigrants who brought the “frankfurter” and the “wienerwurst” to American soil in the 1800s. There is much debate over who first decided to place one of these franks in a bun, but by the opening of the 20th century, hot dog stands had popped up all over the Eastern Seaboard. We do know the identity of the man who took the hot dog’s popularity to a national level: Nathan Handwerker. A Jewish immigrant from Poland, Nathan sliced buns for a hot dog stand on Coney Island. After scraping together enough money, he quit his job and opened a stand of his own, undercutting his former employer’s prices by half. Not only did Nathan’s hot dogs outsell the competition, the Great Depression made them the perfect food for a nation suddenly living on a tight budget. By the 1930s, hot dogs had become so unquestionably American that Franklin Roosevelt famously served them to King George VI during his royal visit in 1939. THE BURGER Like the hot dog, the exact origin of the beef patty’s eventual “sandwiching” is lost to history. Once again, it was German immigrants who brought their recipes for “Hamburg steak” with them across the Atlantic, but reports vary as to who first sold the meat patty inside a bun. Multiple diners and fairgrounds across America claim to be the home of the first hamburger. All of these claims date to the turn of the 20th century, a time when our nation was faced with feeding a growing working class quickly and cheaply. By the 1950s, the burger had become a symbol of the American everyman. Both the hot dog and hamburger embody the history of our nation. Immigrant traditions merged with blue-collar needs to create two uniquely American foods. It’s fitting that we celebrate America’s birthday with the grub that has grown along with it. This American Grub How Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Became National Treasures
The Trailridge Dental Team after the 5K Fun Run
Julia and her family during the 5K Fun Run. They had the youngest participants!
Join us for our Yard Sale to benefit our Service Mission to Guatemala in March 2019 WHEN: Friday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Old Fort Boise Park, Parma, ID
Refer a friend or family member in the months of July and August and they will get a $50 credit on their account when they come in for their first appointment.
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Inside This Issue
Our Patients Are Our Purpose
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Battling the Summer Sun!
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The History of Hot Dogs
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and Burgers
Charred Chili-Cheese Corn
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CHARRED CHILI -CHEESE CORN
You’ll find all of the flavors of elote, Mexican street corn, in this dish, without any of the mess. It’s the rare side that can outshine any main course.
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 2 ounces fresh cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled • 1/4 cup cilantro • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 ears of corn, husked • 4 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil, such as canola or vegetable • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced • 1/2 red chili (such as Freson) or jalapeño, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS
3. Cut kernels off cob and combine with shallots, chilis, lime juice, cheese, and remaining oil. 4. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
1. Heat grill to medium. 2. Brush corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill until visibly charred, 10–12 minutes.
Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine
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