Jones Smiles - September 2020

REPORT THE WELLNESS Practicing Safe Dentistry 770-965-3048 • www.JonesSmiles.com • SEPTEMBER 2020

With the Help of an Amazing Team

W e hope this newsletter finds you and your family healthy and well. We have had the pleasure of seeing many of your smiling faces again, as we have phased in routine and preventive care appointments the last couple months. Whether you’re coming in for your routine checkup, hygiene appointment, or dental treatment, we want you to know we are here and prepared to safely treat you and your family. During these past few months, I have been prouder than ever of our team. During this time, they have had to constantly adapt to quickly changing recommendations and guidelines. They’ve also spent countless extra hours ensuring that we had all necessary personal protective equipment and sterilization procedures and protocols in place. They’ve selflessly taken care of patients with dental emergencies, pain, and infections throughout the entirety of the pandemic. Each and every team member has not only been there for patients whenever needed, but they have also done so joyfully — it has been a privilege working alongside them. I am also proud of the job done in the dental industry as a whole. Since April, the American Dental Association has worked tirelessly and constantly alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update and modify safety measures as new research and studies have come to light. In the last five months, millions of dental appointments have been completed nationwide, and as of this writing, not a single cluster outbreak from a dental office has been recorded. With decades of experience and training in dealing with infection control amidst aerosols and salivary fluids, I truly believe the dental field is able to keep patients extremely safe no matter how challenging the times. Whether we have already seen you or your family members, or if you are soon scheduled to be seen, I want you to know that we are here, open, and prepared to provide the same great care as always.

KEEPING YOU SAFE, KEEPING YOU HEALTHY Enhanced Sterilization Protocols and Controls

Masks will be provided for the safety of all.

All patients will be asked COVID-19 screening questions.

All patients AND team members will have their temperature measured upon arrival.

Curbside check-in from your vehicle is now available.

Magazines will be temporarily unavailable.

Beverages will be served safely only upon request.

There will be additional time between patients for enhanced sterilization.

Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the office.

Please reschedule if you have a fever or a sick family member.

Yours in health,

–Drs. Jones & Copeland

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DEPRESSED, ANXIOUS, OR ANGRY? TRY LISTENING TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!

The Power of Music to Shift Your Mood

music uplifts people. This isn’t just an anecdotal effect, either. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, music can help us process emotions and fight mental health conditions like anxiety, dysregulation, depression, trauma, sleep disorders, schizophrenia, and more. So, how can you take advantage of music’s power to turn your mood around? One option is to create music of your own, but another is simply to listen. When it comes to flipping a bad mood on its head, a survey conducted by the Family Center for Recovery (FCR) suggests that rock is the genre of choice. “During any given year, depression affects approximately 5%–8% of Americans,” FCR reports. “According to our survey participants, the vast majority — around 89% — turn to music in order to feel better.

The top genre for depressed listeners is rock, followed closely by alternative, pop, and hip-hop/rap.”

2020 has been a difficult year. If you’re feeling frustrated, angry, or depressed right now, you’re not alone! All over the world, people have been trying different strategies to cope with their feelings, including yoga, meditation, exercise, binge-watching their favorite TV shows, and even baking banana bread. But perhaps the most universal outlet and cure for pent-up emotions is music. Do you remember the clip that went viral in March of Italians in quarantine, singing together from their balconies? If you do, that’s probably because it made you smile. TIME heralded it as proof that “the country’s spirits are still strong,” and it’s just one small example of how

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the blues came in last on the list.

To put the power of music to work, create playlists for each mood that you want to turn around, like “Anger,” “Frustration,” “Sadness,” “Anxiety,” or “Grief,” and fill them with songs from genres associated with fighting that feeling. According to FCR, rock is the most popular antidote to sadness and anxiety, and it’s also high on the list for anger, along with pop and country. Frustrated people opt for variations of rock, pop, punk, and heavy metal, and those stricken by grief turn to soft rock or soul. The artists are up to you, so fill up your lists, press play, and let the music do its work.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REFERRALS! WE PROMISE TO TAKE GREAT CARE OF THEM!

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Sleep Bruxism in Children CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES

When parents check on their children sleeping in the next room, they want to hear the sounds of easy sleep: slow, rhythmic breathing and the occasional sigh or two. However, sometimes they might hear a soft grinding noise. This is when a child clenches or grinds their teeth together, which is called bruxism. Diurnal Bruxing and Sleep Bruxism In children, two types of bruxism occur unconsciously. Diurnal bruxing is when a child grinds their teeth throughout the day, often without realizing they’re doing it. This is the easiest to fix because once brought to the child’s attention, measures can be taken to address it. Sleep bruxism (SB) also occurs unconsciously, but because the child is asleep, they cannot consciously stop doing it. The Reason Behind Sleep Bruxism A recent American Dental Association study has shown that the prevalence of SB in children is often associated with emotional and behavioral problems. The study, published March 26, 2020, included a cross-sectional sample of 556 8-year-olds at 20 public schools in Brazil to try to pinpoint the cause of SB. Parents and caregivers observed their children for symptoms related to SB and also provided information about any emotional or behavioral problems

the children might be having. The study found that SB was a common condition in over 30% of the children in the sample, and there was a higher prevalence of

it in children with reported social, emotional, and behavioral problems.

The Impact of Sleep Bruxism While SB is considered a normal sporadic condition for children, if it’s regular and intense, it can harm the child. Constant teeth grinding can result in moderately to severely damaged teeth, pain, and restless sleep. What’s more, if the condition isn’t caught early, it can cause severe facial and jaw problems, such as a temporomandibular joint disorder. If you notice your child is suffering from SB, it’s time to take action. Talk to your dentist to learn what you can do for your child to help them through this and to preserve their bright, healthy smile.

SMILE-FRIENDLY RECIPES

BRAIN BREAK!

EASY STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Inspired by EatingWell.com

Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber-rich bean salsa.

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 medium tomatoes, diced • 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp coriander • 3/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes. 3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!

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Keeping You Safe and Healthy PAGE 1 The Best Genre of Music to Combat Depression PAGE 2 Be Aware of This Common but Harmful Sleep Condition Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes PAGE 3 The Truth Behind the 21st Night of September PAGE 4

WHAT HAPPENED ON THE 21ST NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER?

4 Decades of Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘September’

“Do you remember the 21st night of September?”

songwriter in Los Angeles living off food stamps. When White reached out and asked Willis to help write the next Earth, Wind & Fire hit, it was truly her big break. White and Willis proved to be excellent songwriting partners, but they clashed over one key element of the song: the nonsensical phrase “ba-dee-ya,” which White included in the chorus. Throughout the songwriting process, Willis begged to change the phrase to real words. At the final vocal session, Willis finally demanded to know what ba-dee-ya meant. White replied, “Who cares?” “I learned my greatest lesson ever in songwriting from him,” Willis recalled in a 2014 interview with NPR, “which was never let the lyric get in the way of the groove.”

In 1978, Maurice White of the band Earth, Wind & Fire first asked this question in the song “September,” a funky disco song that quickly topped the charts. While disco may be dead today, “September” certainly isn’t. The song is still featured in movies, TV shows, and wedding playlists. On Sept. 21, 2019, the funk hit was streamed over 2.5 million times. It’s no wonder that the Los Angeles City Council declared Sept. 21 Earth, Wind & Fire Day. The story behind “September” is almost as enduring as the song itself. It was co- written by White and Allee Willis, who eventually became a Grammy-winning songwriter and Tony nominee. But before any of that, Willis was a struggling

The groove is why “September” has stood the test of time, right from that very first lyric. For decades, people have asked Willis and members of the band about the significance of Sept. 21. As it turns out, there isn’t much beyond the sound. “We went through all the dates: ‘Do you remember the first, the second, the third, the fourth …’ and the one that just felt the best was the 21st,” Willis explained. The truth is that nothing happened on the 21st night of September — except a whole lot of dancing.

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