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◄ Back to What´s New At Savon - Monthly Newsletter Home Page February 2023 NewsletterWhat´s New at Savon
Quote Of The Month: “February is the shortest month, so if you‘re having a miserable month, try to schedule it for February.” (Lemony Snicket – the pen name of American author Daniel Handler – 1970–Present) Congratulations To: To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot: Constipation
Did you know that “normal” bowel movements vary from person to person? They can range from three a day to three a week. However, if you are prone to irregular bowel movements, you can usually manage the situation with a few simple changes to your daily lifestyle:
Your doctor will most likely run some tests to determine if there is an underlying cause. Sometimes it could be due to an underactive thyroid, diabetes, and depression. If you have questions you would like to discuss with Jourdin, feel free to drop her an email by clicking here. Grandma´s Kitchen With Grandma C.: Keto Tuna Cakes (Air Fried)
Drain the liquid from the cans of tuna. Place all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Separate the mixture into 6 equal parts and shape the mixture into round patties and flatten slightly. Line the bottom of the air fryer with parchment paper. Place the patties into the air fryer at 390 degrees and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once about halfway through. Remove from air fryer and serve! **For crispier patties, spray lightly with cooking spray before placing them into the fryer. Enjoy! And remember, if it looks and smells good, eat it!! If you have a recipe that you would like to share with Grandma C., drop her an email by clicking here.
Crazy, Zany Facts About Animal Teeth We Bet You Didn´t KnowA reprint from a blog by Corilee Parker on Everything Dental With Savon Dental Plan
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
These are just a few of the topics. Our blog site contains many other interesting topics. Please join us!! Questions From Our MembersA. Garnza of Miami, Florida asks:“ I had a very sore throat and was gargling with a strong mouthwash. A friend told me to stop and see my doctor because I may be doing more harm to myself than good. Could my friend be right? ” Savon’s AnswerAs always, we preface our answer with “We are not doctors and this is not medical advice.” That being said, we did some studying and found what we feel to be a good answer on the website called thehealthy.com.“The common cold continues to confound doctors and there isn‘t much sufferers can do except stay hydrated. But when the symptoms progress to an inflamed throat, indulging in the common practice of gargling with mouthwash can do more harm than good. ‘Gargling inflamed tonsils with mouthwash is actually very irritating to the area and does not have any effect on potential strep throat,’ says Dr. Kogan. Her Rx for a sore throat? Warm liquids to soothe the inflamed area and get plenty of rest. Tooth Talk With Tommy The Wisdom Tooth The Evolutionary Significance Of A KissA direct reprint of an article by Alex Dagostino, DrBicuspid.com associate editor
Within the study, these relationships were referred to as “thick,” which were characterized by strong attachment levels, mutual responsiveness, and obligations. Study findings indicated that infants and toddlers conclude that people sharing saliva through sharing food or kissing are in “thick“ relationships. Close social contact between humans was known to be associated with the transmission of diseases even before the discovery of disease–causing pathogens. Limiting physical contact to close relationships only may have evolved from the need to minimize disease transmission. The COVID–19 pandemic highlighted this point, as many people limited their contact to a close network of family and friends. Oral health implications for kissing infants and toddlers An oral health study conducted in 1960 concluded that hamsters lacking oral microbiota did not develop caries even when they were exposed to carbohydrates. Study findings also showed that when animals were immunized with the streptococci species from human carious lesions and fed sugar water, they developed caries, and the oral bacteria could be spread from animal to animal. This study helped lead to the conclusion of caries being an infectious and transmissible disease. Since 1960, millions of dollars in research has been spent on caries interventions. A variety of approaches toward a caries vaccine and attempts to prevent vertical transmission of mutans streptococci have been considered. Oral health recommendations were made to prevent oral microbiota transmission between caregivers and infants. Advice included not sharing food with infants or kissing them on the mouth. Children initially inherit much of their microbiota from their birth mothers and caregivers, including their oral microbiota. As their social and environmental contacts develop, they have new exposures and their microbiota changes. Research is continually being conducted to gain a greater understanding of the human microbiome. “Our knowledge of the human microbiome, how it is transferred and acquired, and the many complex interactions and relationships between humans and our cohabitating microorganisms remains rudimentary,” Wright wrote. Is it safe to share food with and kiss infants and toddlers? The answer is not simple. Pathogens and disease can spread from close physical contact and an exchange of bodily fluids, like saliva. Newborns with immature immune systems should be protected, as infections can be fatal. Conditions like mononucleosis can be transmitted through saliva by deep kissing, and mononucleosis is thought to potentially be transmitted in children through food and utensil sharing. There is no clear evidence that food and utensil sharing transmits infections leading to caries. Caries is associated with fermentable carbohydrate consumption and oral dysbiosis. It is not spread via the transmission of specific microbes as found with other infectious diseases. Parents kissing their children helps build their “thick” relationship with their child and sends critical psychosocial messages of affection and bonding. “We do know that the consumption of refined carbohydrates is associated with the development of caries, so maybe giving the kiss and not the sugar and candy makes for both a healthier and happier relationship,” Wright concluded. Until next time; brush, floss and keep smiling! New Schedule Of Benefits Is Now scheduled To Go Into Effect 04/21/2023 And Will Be Available For Download SoonWe are in the process of examining the Schedule of Benefits and the new Schedule of Benefits will be available on our website by April 15, 2023The last update to the Schedule of Benefits was September of 2021. We worked very hard to keep the fees that you pay for dental care as low as possible and we are confident that the plan has stayed true to our mission statement; “To provide quality and timely dental care at a price that is fair and reasonable to the member and the dentist.” Anytime after April 15th, you may download the new Schedule Of Benefits for your state by following this link or by visiting the members page at WWW.MYSdp.com. The next examination of the Schedule of Benefits will be in the fall of 2025. Thank you for your continued trust in Savon Dental Plan and rest assured that we will continue to work hard to protect that trust. |
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