Pitner Ortho July 2017

THE STRAIGHT UP

July 2017

NEW JOYS AND GOODBYES Changes Are Coming to Pitner Orthodontics

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his month, I have great news to share with everybody. Dr. Katie Bullwinkel is pregnant with her second baby! Dr. Katie and her husband are happy to see their family growing, and their daughter, Molly, eagerly awaits the arrival of her new baby brother. The baby is due in October, and we’re all excited to share in the joy. Okay, now here’s the bad news, or more accurately the sad news. As she will soon have two little ones at home, Dr. Katie has decided to take a step back and reduce her workload so she can take care of her family. After July 20, she will no longer be working at Pitner Orthodontics. This is the best decision for Dr. Katie, and I am excited for her to start this new chapter of life with her family, but that doesn’t mean I’m not sad to see her go. I’ve known Dr. Katie since she was in college and have had the honor of mentoring her for a very long time. The relationship I have with her is very special to me. She and I share the same philosophy surrounding orthodontics and oral health, and I have nothing but trust in her. Right from the beginning, I knew every patient was in wonderful hands with Dr. Katie. I cannot imagine that I will be able to find anyone who could possibly replace her. In fact, I have no intention of finding a new associate

anytime soon. For the time being, I will take care of patients at all three Pitner locations myself, with

appointments available as before. We will also rotate days in all offices, so you can still get the day of the week that works best for you. If you have any particular questions or concerns about these changes, please call me at the office or email me at [email protected] I am so glad that I’ve been able to spend these last two years working with Dr. Katie. We’re going to have a poster for everyone to sign and wish her their best before she leaves in July. During your next appointment, I encourage everyone to join me in saying goodbye and thanking Dr. Katie for all the wonderful memories she’s brought to the practice. “THIS IS THE BEST DECISION FOR DR. KATIE, AND I AM EXCITED FOR HER TO START THIS NEW CHAPTER OF LIFE WITH HER FAMILY, BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN I’M NOT SAD TO SEE HER GO.”

the help of my amazing team, of course. This may sound like a big task for one person, but I’ve done my homework and I know with certainty we can handle it. Those of you who have been patients since before Dr. Katie came on board will know what to expect. There will be some changes, but I imagine you will only be affected by two things: 1. If you usually saw Dr. Katie, you will be seeing me again — yay! I look forward to working with patients I haven’t been able to see all that often. 2. The hours of operation at our various locations will remain the same, but the days we’re available will change a bit. Instead of being able to come in on a Tuesday or Wednesday, you may only be able to come in on a Tuesday — but we will have just as many

I’m really going to miss you, Katie. The practice won’t be the same without you.

– Dr. Leslie Pitner

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BEST VIEWFROM THE RIVER CITY The World Arrives in Columbia for the Great American Eclipse

Next month, the Great American Eclipse will pass overhead on Monday, Aug. 21. The eclipse will be visible across the United States, but cities in the path of totality — the track of the moon’s shadow passing across Earth — will

which means we’ll enjoy over 2 ½minutes of this incredible celestial phenomenon!

to miss. This will be the first solar eclipse visible from the United States in 100 years.

With the longest eclipse viewing experience on the East Coast, it’s no wonder people from all over the world plan to make Columbia their eclipse destination. Many hotels have been booked during the eclipse since last year, and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce estimates over a million people will descend upon the city. It’s going to be a busy weekend, but this once-in-a- lifetime event is not something you want

Special events are scheduled all over the city and surrounding areas.You can check out totaleclipsecolumbiasc. com to plan a wild weekend! Or, you

have the best view. Those in the path of totality will witness the sun being completely covered by the moon. Lucky for us in Columbia, our city is right in the middle of the path of totality,

can just lay a blanket out in the backyard and watch the eclipse with your family. And don’t forget your eclipse glasses!

STOP WAITING FOR PERFECT TEETH AcceleDent Now Is Your Chance to Achieve Your Dream Smile Today

they’re using traditional braces, lingual braces, or Invisalign. If you’ve ever considered adding AcceleDent to your orthodontic treatment, but you weren’t sure if it would work, now is the perfect time to try! Through AcceleDent Now, Pitner Orthodontics

A few months ago, we highlighted the extraordinary power of AcceleDent. When paired with braces or Invisalign, AcceleDent can shorten the time it takes to achieve your perfect smile by 50 percent! This month, we’re excited to announce that Pitner Orthodontics is expanding our AcceleDent program with AcceleDent Now! AcceleDent Now broadens the resources we’re able to offer patients, including additional treatment education and special offers. If you’re already enjoying the benefits of AcceleDent, don’t worry. This new program will not disrupt your treatment. You will still be able to bring the lightweight, FDA-approved device home and use micropulse technology to simulate cell movement in the bones of your jaw to encourage your teeth to align more quickly. AcceleDent Now is designed to help new patients get started in the treatment, whether

Why spend years waiting for your dream smile when you don’t have to? Give Dr. Leslie Pitner a call at 803-781-5225 and schedule an evaluation now.You’ll be delighted to learn howAcceleDent can help you achieve your new smile faster than you ever thought possible!

patients can take advantage of a free, 60-day AcceleDent trial to jump-start your journey to straight teeth. If you like what you see, you can enroll in AcceleDent full time at the new price of $495!

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GET UP OFFA THAT THING! If You Want to Live More, Sit Less

“Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting.We are sitting ourselves to death.”Those are the words of Dr. James Levine, whomade headlines back in 2014 when he released the results of years of research into what’s really killingAmericans. Just as cigarette use was killingAmericans in droves back when the population still smoked, the prevalence of desk jobs is a huge health risk today. Humans, it turns out, aremeant to be on their feet and on the go, just like our ancestors were. “We have created for ourselves amodern way of living that clashes with the way we’remeant to be,” Levine says. We’ve seen that sitting can also lead to other health issues, like carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves, and strained eyes and muscles. And if you’re not in good shape (because you sit all day at work), you’re more likely to get injured doing other activities in your life.

Levine says that ideally, you’d spend four hours a day on your feet. Of course, that may not be an option for many of you, especially if you work a desk job.We recommend getting up at least once an hour and walking around for a few minutes. Even a trip to the water cooler is better than nothing! But the real way to combat a sedentary job is to live an active life after hours. A lot of us want to plop down in front of theTV, but we’d be better off taking a long walk after work and spending some time cooking in the kitchen — on our feet, of course.

You can also go to a standing desk, or even a treadmill desk —which Levine invented.

SUMMERTIME FROZEN YOGURT PIE

Looking for a summer dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in? Try this easy, low-fat frozen treat!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 premade graham cracker pie crust • 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip • 1 cup frozen or fresh mixed

berries (strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries) • 3 (6-ounce) containers regular yogurt (berry flavors work best)

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine Cool Whip, mixed berries, and yogurt in a bowl. Mix with a spatula until well-blended.

2. Pour yogurt mixture into pie crust.

3. Cover pie with foil or plastic lid.

4. Store in freezer for at least 3 hours, or until frozen through.

5. Serve frozen or slightly thawed.

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Changes on the Horizon

The Best View in Columbia

Are You Still Waiting for Perfect Teeth?

Get Up Offa That Thing!

Summertime Frozen Yogurt Pie

Local Events

There’s Fun to Be Found Across Columbia

MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER!

Twilight in theGarden, Featuring ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ When: Friday, July 14, 6 p.m. until after dusk Where: Riverbanks Zoo &Garden, Columbia, SouthCarolina Admission: $3 for Riverbanks members, $5 for general public Website: midlandswomensfair.eventbrite.com Riverbanks Zoo &Garden will make Friday nights a littlemore special this summer.Once a month, join the fun ofTwilight in theGarden as you beat the summer heat in the SplashZone at Waterfall Junction. Don’t forget your blankets, because after the sun sets, you’re invited to lounge on the lawn and watch “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” rated PG, in the garden’s amphitheater.This magical moviemakes for perfect viewing under the stars with your family!

MidlandsWomen’s Fair When: Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: JamilTemple, Columbia, SouthCarolina Admission: Free Website: midlandswomensfair.eventbrite.com Ladies, it’s time to pamper yourself. Midlands Women’s Fair is a one-day-only experience focused entirely on you!Take advantage of numerous vendors and demonstrations, includingmassages, makeovers, self-defense courses, canvas painting classes, and a fashion show, too.This is an event for mothers, daughters, sisters, and best friends forever. Grab your gal pals and get ready for the ultimate girls’ day out.

8thAnnual PalmettoTastyTomato Festival When: Saturday, August 5, 1–7 p.m. Where: Challenger LearningCenter, Columbia, SouthCarolina Admission: $15 per person, kids 12 and under are free Website: tastytomatofestival.com Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Find the answer and somuchmore tomato-related goodness at the PalmettoTastyTomato Festival. Named one of Southern Living’s “Best in the South,” this summer festival celebrates local produce, farmers, musicians, and artisans. Stroll through the vendor booths while you enjoy live music from local bands andmunch on a fresh heirloom tomato. If you only attend one festival this summer, it should be this one!

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