Alborzi Orthodontics - January/February 2021

235 N. SanMateo Drive, Suite 300 SanMateo, CA 94401-2672 Tel: (650) 342-4171

705 Purissima Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1934 Tel: (650) 726-6321 Your Smile ~ Our World

Jan/Feb 2021

MAKING THOSE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2021 STICK AROUND So Long, 2020!

While I would love to say that we went out with a bang in 2020, we really went out with more of a lurch or a groan. It was a rough year for almost everyone, and honestly, I’m happy to have made it out with my sanity. But a new year is upon us — a clean slate — after 2020 made us wiser and stronger. While it doesn’t seem like we could ever have another year as chaotic and uncertain as 2020 turned out to be, I understand feeling a little hesitant to start making resolutions for 2021. After all, what if something else happens that prevents you from accomplishing your goals this year? It’s a valid point, but to be fair, most people (roughly 80%), including maybe you reading this, give up on their resolutions before January is over. Since the pandemic didn’t really hit us in earnest until March of last year, it probably wasn’t the culprit behind your failing to keep New Year’s resolutions. Nevertheless, should some other disaster befall us in this upcoming year — though I sincerely hope that doesn’t happen — there are ways to ensure that you actually keep your resolutions. One of the best pieces of advice for making resolutions that you actually keep is to start small. Make small incremental changes to your diet, to your exercise regimen, or to

other parts of your daily routine. When you start the year, you always have these grandiose ideas for where you want to be by the end of it, and the plans you have for doing it are usually equally grandiose and unattainable. Take dieting, for example. Dieting is all the rage in January, as everyone rushes to find the quick fix or the secret solution to their eating problems. However, the unfortunate fact is that diets fail far more than they succeed. That’s because most people take drastic measures, like quitting sugar cold turkey, or starting a ketogenic diet after a month of scarfing down Christmas cookies. Those habits are too drastic and not sustainable in the long term. Instead, make small changes you can maintain for the rest of the year — and potentially for the rest of your life. If it’s your goal to eat healthier this year, I would recommend reading Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s “The End of Dieting.” I’ve recommended it before, but it’s worth recommending again.

your goals. When you let people who love and respect you in on the goals you have for yourself, you’ll be more motivated. Similarly, remember to encourage the people in your community just as they hopefully encourage you. When you and everyone around you are focused on pushing each other forward, it’s a lot harder to just stop and quit. Whatever New Year’s resolutions you’re striving for this year, you know that you have my support and encouragement. And if part of that resolution is improving your smile or your oral health, you know whom to call!

Another important step toward maintaining your New Year’s resolutions is accountability.

Surround yourself with a community of positive,

successful people who will push you and encourage you to achieve

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ALL ABOUT THE RESPECT CAMPAIGN AND HOW YOU CAN HELP US HELP YOUR COMMUNITY!

I’ve been a lot of things in my life: a teacher, a speaker, an author, a community leader, a humanitarian, and an orthodontist. But every role I’ve taken on, I’ve tried to serve the needs of my community, and that’s led me to the latest project I want you to know about: the RESPECT campaign. Not too long ago, I surveyed several of my patients to understand what some of their most pressing needs were during these uncertain times brought on by the pandemic. Their No. 1 answer was that they needed their children to learn to treat others with respect. And so, the idea behind the RESPECT campaign was born. While I won’t be the one leading the campaign, I will be financially backing it — and I’m very excited about what I believe it can become. Without getting too much into the details, the message and goal of the RESPECT campaign will be to teach and inspire creativity in children, to help them see the world as it could/should be. We want to promote health and wellness to children, especially

in the context of a world ravaged by a pandemic. So, at RESPECT campaign events, we will have games and contests that promote treating others in a healthy, respectful

manner. We’ll help them understand why they should wash their hands, eat healthy foods, exercise, social distance, wear a face mask and just generally be considerate of other people around them. While we don’t have any dates for these events quite yet, we want you to know that we want your help. If you think helping the RESPECT campaign also helps our community, then don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected]. You could be one of the judges in the face mask contest, hand out prizes, or even just share different health and wellness tips related to RESPECT with the children. Let us know if you want to help!

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE: TRANSFORMED SMILES

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SMART BRUSHING HABITS FOR PEOPLE WITH INVISALIGN BRACES

With the arrival of the New Year, now is the perfect time for those of you with Invisalign braces to reevaluate just how well you take care of your teeth and your braces. While you might know all the steps for caring for your smile, chances are you haven’t kept these habits perfectly. Not to worry, however — the best time to restart those good habits is now!

bristled toothbrush, and hold it delicately as you brush your teeth with soft, circular strokes. Your mouth will thank you down the road!

Brush your Invisalign braces daily.

Twice a day, you should use a soft bristled toothbrush and toothpaste to clean your Invisalign braces — once in the morning before you put them on for

Brush your teeth each time you reinsert your aligners. One of the best parts about choosing Invisalign braces is that you can take them in and out when you eat — and you can eat whatever you want! However, you should always remember to brush your teeth before reinserting the aligners. Forgetting to do so might trap food particles and cause bacteria to damage your teeth, or at least stain your aligners. So, while it may seem like a waste of time, it can mean a better smile for the rest of your life.

the day, and once before you go to bed each evening. Rinse them in lukewarm water, but be careful — if the water is too hot, it can warp the plastic. At Alborzi Orthodontics, we will give you all the tools and advice necessary to give yourself a better smile with Invisalign. If you have questions about dental care while wearing Invisalign braces, or want to know if they’re right for your smile, give us a call at (650) 342-4171.

Brush softly and thoroughly. If you’re brushing your teeth often, you might be tempted to scrub your teeth fast and hard. However, this can harm your gums and enamel, leading to infections. Instead, use a soft-

Ingredients • 8 chicken thighs or drumsticks, lightly salted • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour • 1 onion, finely sliced • 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced • 2 carrots, thickly sliced • 1 leek, thickly sliced • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks Directions 1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and fry salted chicken on high until brown. 2. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add flour and stir. 3. In the frying pan on high heat, fry the onion, celery, carrots, leeks, and potatoes until lightly browned. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced • 14 oz chicken stock • 1 sprig rosemary • Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

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4. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add the stock, rosemary, and lemon zest. 5. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or until chicken is tender. 6. Check seasoning and add lemon juice to taste. Top with parsley before serving.

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