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July 2023 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
Quote Of The Month: “Schedule your dentist appointment early in the month so you can do the hidden picture in the Highlights magazine before some kid ruins it.” (Author Unknown);
Congratulations To:
B. Meldman of Scottsdale, Arizona and W. Wight of Phoenix, Arizona Winners of our June early payment drawings for 1 free additional year of membership.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot:
Hair Removal Mistakes
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Seems like these days it is getting harder and harder to get a clean close shave that actually lasts. Did you know that there are many mistakes that you could possibility be making. Many people do what they think is the best but actually it may be the worst for shaving. Here are are the most common mistakes:
Women‘s Top 7…
- 1. Not Exfoliating: Before you shave you should exfoliate your skin. This gets rid of all the dead skin cells that could clog up your razor. Plus it will give you smooth and soft skin.
- 2. Contorting your face as you tweeze: This is not the time to start making faces in the mirror! When you lift your eyebrow up it changes the natural shape and throws off the symmetry you want. If you are nervous because of the pain, try to relax your face as you pluck and numb the area with a piece of ice.
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- Shaving first thing in the morning: Your skin is puffy (swollen) first thing in the morning, so your hair can actually be hidden. If you shave at night you will be able to get a closer shave.
- Shaving during a hot bath: Soaking in a hot bath will make your legs swell, if you want to do it during a bath do this right when you get in. Waiting will only make you more stubbly than smooth.
- Shaving with a dull blade: This is a big no-no. When you need to shave always use a brand new blade. There are many risks while using a dull blade such as: uneven cuts, rough hair ridges, small cuts and razor burn.
- Skipping shaving cream: If you skip out on the shaving cream you are more likely to get razor burn. Shaving cream is supposed to be applied against the grain of the hair, to make hairs stand up.
- Waxing too much: You should always wait four weeks between each wax. Your hair that you want to wax should be a quarter-inch long, so the wax has something to grab.
Men‘s Top 7…
- Using cold water: Washing face with warm water is important before shaving; it opens the pores and softens the hair.
- Forgetting pre-shave oil: This oil softens the hair and protects your skin.
- Shaving with dull blades: When you need to shave always use a brand new blade. There are many risks while using a dull blade such as: uneven cuts, rough hair ridges, small cuts and razor bur.
- Shaving same area too much: With a dull blade you are more likely to shave the same spot over and over again.
- Shaving against the grain: To prevent irritation. Shave down with the grain of your hair.
- Ignoring after-shave: After-shave is a great way to seal your pores.
- Neglecting moisturizer: Moisturizer helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
If you have questions you would like to discuss with Jourdin, feel free to drop her an email by clicking here.
The above health material is provided as an information service. It should not be used for diagnostic purposes nor is it intended to take the place of the important relationship between you and your doctor.
Grandma´s Kitchen With Grandma C.:
Savory Summertime Pea Salad
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Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen peas, thawed and kept cold
- ½ cup red onion, sliced thin
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits (optional)
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
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Carefully mix together peas, eggs celery, onion and cheese then place the mixture in the freezer while mixing the dressing to keep the peas cold.
In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar and Dijon mustard then Salt and Pepper to taste.
Carefully add the dressing to the peas, folding gently until peas are coated.
Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
This recipe is excellent for backyard barbeques and potluck picnics!
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.
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Bower Dental Care |
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Our spotlight for July points to the city of Prescott, Arizona and shines on Bower Dental Care.
Dr. Peter Bower (aka. The Singing Doctor) provides care in Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Implant Restoration, Reconstructive Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and TMJ to our members in the Prescott area. Our members have told us that not only is he a great dentist, the entire office staff is great.
Dr. Bower graduated from Asbury University in 1990, and from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1996. He has been treating members in the Prescott area for the past 20+ years.
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The practice is located at 701 W. Hillside Ave, Prescott, AZ. 86301 Phone number 928-541-9000. You may also visit them on the web.
Say thank you to your dental office for the excellent manner in which you are treated by nominating your dentist!
Fun Facts:
Crazy, Zany Facts We Bet You Didn´t Know
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- Americans eat an estimated 13 billion hamburgers each year.
- One–quarter of your body‘s bones are in your feet.
- Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first–class.
- Hershey‘s makes one million miles of Twizzlers every year.
- Honey is the only food that does not spoil.
- A chameleon can move its eyes in two different directions at the same time.
- There are 10 times more stars in the night sky than grains of sand in the world‘s deserts and beaches.
- A piece of paper can be folded no more than 9 times.
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Come back for more in next months issue!
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
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Come blog with us! Dental Talk with Savon is a fun forum to post your interesting topics! Your comments are welcome, it´s free to use and no membership is required.
Some of the topics include;
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These are just a few of the topics. Our blog site contains many other interesting topics. Please join us!!
Here´s Your Answer
Questions From Our Members
This is a very common question asked by our members:
“I am a new member and I want to go in and get my teeth cleaned. I don't want an exam and x-rays, I just want my teeth cleaned. Every doctor on your plan has refused to clean my teeth without a exam and I don't understand why.”
Savon’s Answer
Well first of all, your question alone tells us that our providers are doing their job and doing it well. As a new patient in any practice, an exam, x-rays, treatment plan and consulation is standard procedure.
The creation of your record establishes you as a patient and the x-rays not only show the doctor the condition of your mouth, it provides them with a picture of your mouth before they do any work on you. The treatment plan is a road map to optimum oral health and for the most part it is not carved in stone, which means in most cases you should be able to pick and choose what you want to have done and what you want to pass on.
If your oral health is good and time permits, in most cases a cleaning can be done at the same appointment.
The above answer is provided for your information and is not a medical opinion.
Remember: Always discuss your health conditions with your doctor before starting any procedure.
This is a reprint from our September 2015 Newsletter
Tooth Talk With Tommy The Wisdom Tooth
What‘s The Best Age To Take Kids‘ X–rays To Detect Dental Anomalies?
A reprint of an article by Melissa Busch of DrBicuspid.com
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Since nearly 3 in 4 healthy kids may present with at least one dental abnormality or pathology, dentists should order panoramic x–rays at ages 9, 12, and 15 to detect them. The study was published on June 17 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
The study validates the diagnostic efficacy of panoramic x–rays for diagnosing developmental dental anomalies and pathologies (DDAPs) in pediatric dental patients, the authors wrote.
“Age can be a predictor for defining frequency of PRs (panoramic radiographs) to detect DDAP in children,” wrote the authors, led by Dr. Gary Schulman of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington.
Since minimizing radiation exposure is vital in developing children, the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that clinicians conduct a thorough review of the patient‘s history, clinical examination, prior imaging, caries risk assessment, and medical and dental needs prior to prescribing x–rays.
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Though dental x–rays are important for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients, there are no objective, evidence–based guidelines regarding the frequency of panoramic radiographs in pediatric patients. The age–based evaluation of x–rays for dental pathologies and abnormalities will provide objective data for dentists to determine how often children should undergo imaging, according to the study.
To evaluate the age–based prevalence of DDAPs on panoramic x–rays and to determine when the appropriate age is to detect these conditions, the authors conducted an observational cohort study. X–rays from 581 patients between the ages of 6 and 19 were reviewed to identify anomalies of size, shape, position, structure, and other developmental anomalies and pathologies of the face and neck region, they wrote.
Of the children, 411 (74%) had at least one anomaly. Of the anomalies, 12% were shape–related; 17% were number–related; 28% were positional–related; and 63% were other dental anomalies and pathologies, including condylar erosion, vascular calcifications, and fibrous dysplasia, the authors wrote.
Nevertheless, the study had multiple limitations, including that the dental age may not have matched the chronological age for some of the patients, the authors wrote. In the future, studies should be conducted to document the incidence of dental anomalies and pathologies based on chronological and dental ages to investigate the correlation between the abnormalities and diseases and their linked findings in pediatric patients, they wrote.
“(For early and timely detection), PRs should be prescribed at ages 9, 12, and 15 years for the diagnosis of DDAP (developmental dental anomalies and pathologies),” Schulman and colleagues concluded.
Until next time; brush, floss and keep smiling!
The above material is provided as an information service and is not intended as medical advice.
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