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June 2023 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
Quote Of The Month: “The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they‘re OK, then it‘s you.” (Rita Mae Brown - American feminist writer - 1944-Present)
Congratulations To:
M. Kraus of Goodyear, Arizona and K. Gister of Surprise. Arizona Winners of our May 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:
Cycling For Good Health
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Everywhere you look lately, people are riding bikes. Bike riding is good in many ways such as helping the pollution problem, saving your money, and one of the BEST things; it‘s a great way to get outdoors and exercise! Did you know there are many health benefits to riding a bike too?
Bike riding is one of the easiest ways to exercise - you can ride your bike just about anywhere and almost any time of the year!
Builds Strength and tones muscles - cycling primarily involves the legs but also tones other muscles such as the buttocks and thighs. Cycling also helps the mobility in your knees and hips and working the handle bars help tone your arms.
Reduces stress - cycling regularly helps reduce stress and depression. Once you are outside in the fresh air enjoying the beautiful ride you become more relaxed.
Torches Calories - cycling is a great way to shed those extra pounds, you can burn around 300 calories per hour!
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If you are looking to lose weight cycling is a great way to do it! Go dig your bike out from the garage and go take a spin! Here are a few ways to put your bike to good use:
- Go for an hour ride around your neighborhood
- Gather a group of family/friends and take a bike ride
- If you have errands to run that are close by, ride your bike
Simply by riding your bike regularly you can lose around a pound a week but if you decide to take up cycling there are some considerations to take into hand first:
- Consult your physician before starting a fitness program
- Start Slowly (set a small goal first and work your way up)
- Better to be safe than sorry so use proper protection (headgear, elbow/knee pads)
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.:
Easy Cheesy Tortilla Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced fine
- 3 firm Roma tomatoes, chopped, seeds eliminated
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 small can diced jalapenos, drained
- 16 oz Colby Jack Cheese, shredded or 2 8oz pkgs of the thick shreds
Dressing
- 1 package Good Seasons Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 3 tbsp water
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Chill the shredded cheese in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Make the dressing according to the package instructions.
Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over it. Stir well with a spatula but do not overmix or it will cause the cheese to get mushy.
Let it set for about 4 hours in the refrigerator to blend the flavors.
Serve with Tortilla chips, Fritos , or as a wonderful topping for Tacos and Tostadas.
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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Majestic Dentistry |
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Our spotlight for June goes to the city of Anthem, Arizona and shines on Dr. Jacob Holly at Majestic Dentistry.
Dr. Holly and his team have been providing excellent service to our members for several years now and they love meeting new families and giving them more reasons to smile!
The friendly and compassionate team is always looking forward to getting to know thier patients on a personal level and providing the service and treatment they deserve.
“When a field of science is constantly changing and advancing, practices in that field must change to keep up–to–date with it. Our practice, Majestic Dentistry, is no exception. We use leading–edge technology and equipment to ensure high quality dental service for our patients.”
Your oral health is important to them, so be assured that they will always work toward finding the best dental solution for you!
The practice is located at 42104 N. Venture Dr Ste B134 Anthem, AZ 85086. The phone number is 623-551-6300. We also invite you to visit them on the web.
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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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- There is a metallic asteroid shaped like a dog bone named “Kleopatra.”
- The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
- Mulan has the highest kill–count of any Disney character.
- Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks so that it doesn‘t digest itself.
- Right handed people, on average, live nine years longer than left handed people.
- Taco Bell was named after its owner, Glen Bell.
- “Go” is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
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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
Dave S. of Phoenix, AZ asks:
“I am in my late 70's and I have been on blood thinners for a few years now. I have been going to the same dentist for quite sometime and have only needed cleanings and minor fillings. The last time I went in, he decided that I needed to have a tooth extracted but would not do it at this visit because of the blood thinners. If they can do all of the other work, why can't they just pull the tooth?”
Savon’s Answer
You are taking blood thinning drugs (antiplatelet or anticoagulant) to maintain the consistency of blood and prevent blood clotting. These make the blood thin enough to flow through fine vessels and this reduced consistency can be dangerous in case of deep wounds or surgeries.
For dental procedures that do not involve cutting – like fillings, whitening, or cleaning – it is relatively safer for you to continue using blood thinners than to give up the medication completely. That‘s because, there are a number of local measures (like using gauze) which can be applied to control bleeding.
Sometimes, patients using blood thinners need major dental surgery or procedure like implantation, extraction, or root canal. As always, the benefits and potential risks of stopping the blood thinners must be analyzed and weighed. Dentists might require conducting a series of blood tests to determine the consistency of the blood, and prescribe some pre-treatment medication to the patient.
Although it is very rare in dentistry to cause critical or life threatening complexities, it is important to inform the dentist about blood thinners before going for a dental procedure. Not only about anticoagulant medications, but you should also discuss with the dentists about every medicine you are taking. While people using anticoagulant medications can have dental work, dentists recommend patients to share their health record with them.
Until next time; brush, floss and keep smiling!
The above material is provided as an information service and is not intended as medical advice.
This answer was taken in part from BayView Dental Associates
Tooth Talk With Tommy The Wisdom Tooth
Bad Breath Tops List Of Partner Turnoffs
An edited reprint of an article by Melissa Busch of DrBicuspid.com
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With summertime love in the air, who doesn‘t want to know what turns off partners? Unsurprisingly, bad breath tops the list, according to a recent poll from oral care product company SmartMouth and research firm OnePoll.
Of 2,000 U.S. respondents, 52% found bad breath to be the biggest turnoff when meeting a new partner. Halitosis beat out bad hygiene/body odor (47%), a bad sense of humor (35%), and cockiness/overconfidence (28%).
Respondents also reported that nothing ruins a first kiss like bad breath. Nearly 40% reported that bad breath ruins a first kiss followed by inexperience or lack of technique (15%), or a lack of chemistry (9%), according to the poll results, which was conducted in late 2022.
Also, respondents recognized how less–than–fresh breath affects their self–confidence, especially during important life events. The moments that had people most worried about bad breath were going on a date (48%) and interviewing for a job (40%).
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Sorry, dentists, patients weren‘t nearly as worried about bad breath when visiting the dentist. Only 16% were concerned about bad breath when they go to appointments, according to the results.
“This survey shows how important fresh breath is, in terms of its influence on one‘s self–confidence, as well as on interpersonal relationships,” SmartMouth CEO Jim Scheetz said in a press release dated February 2.
Though individuals were aware of bad breath and how it affects their lives and others, many weren‘t aware of what caused it. Most (41%) pointed to food as the culprit followed by bacteria (36%), smoking (35%), dry mouth (28%), and sulfur gas (12%). Volatile sulfur compounds, which arise from dental plaque and oral bacteria, are major contributing factors to bad breath.
“My hope is more people become educated about sulfur gas‘s role in causing bad breath so they can take the necessary steps to eliminate it –– and bad breath,” Scheetz said.
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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