Signature Smiles April 2021

Signature Smiles April 2021

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HELLO WORLD

Signature Smiles Welcomes Some Little Ones This Year!

APRIL 2021

The Signature Smiles family is growing in a big way this year! A few of our team members are welcoming babies in the coming months, and we wanted to share the good news! Here’s what our team is saying about their future little ones.

Megan, Elyria Dental Assistant Due date: May 3

Megan was hoping for a boy — she already has two girls and one boy at home! But they are happily expecting a healthy girl! It was really good news either way! As for names, the little one’s name will be Stevie Nicole (like Stevie Nicks, because we are big Fleetwood Mac fans). Her favorite thing about the pregnancy? Watching the baby grow, although Megan admits it seems like it takes forever at times. Her least favorite thing about pregnancy? The back pain and having patience waiting for the due date!

Keylon and Lauren

Jackie, Elyria Patient Relations Coordinator Due date: June 13

Jackie was hoping for a girl, but if you had to guess what they’re really having what would you say? That’s right; they’re having a boy! While they haven’t landed on a name just yet, they have a couple of contenders: Gage Dylan or Axel Jordan. Continued on Page 3 ...

Megan, Logan, Alivia, Braylen, and Hazel

Jackie, Evan, and Carson

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ARE THEY REALLY SAFE? The Truth About Essential Oils If you’ve ever visited a spa or tried a “natural” perfume, then you’ve probably been exposed to essential oils. These fragrant oils are derived from plants and have become a fad among health nuts, yoga practitioners, and even chefs. Many devotees believe that a few drops of oil added to a diffuser, mixed with food, or rolled onto the wrist can do just about anything, like reduce anxiety and ward off the common cold. In 2019, the global essential oil market was valued at more than $7 billion, and sales are expected to soar above $14 billion by 2026. But there’s a catch: Some doctors now warn that essential oils are not a panacea — and they’re not as safe as they seem. WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY? According to Rose Ann Gould Soloway, a clinical toxicologist at the National Capital Poison Center, essential oils can be safe and beneficial. However, they have harmful side effects when misused. Many oils can cause rashes and even poison users if they’re swallowed or rubbed directly onto the skin. In addition to this, incorrectly breathing in an essential oil can cause pneumonia.

might make: They either overuse essential oils with their children or they apply them the wrong way. When essential oils are concerned, proper application and amount can make a life-or-death difference. Nutmeg oil, for example, tastes delicious in food but can cause hallucinations and even comas when mishandled, and eucalyptus oil, which can soothe a cough, can also cause seizures if ingested. Another example is sage oil; it has beneficial applications, but even small amounts can make a child very ill. HOW CAN YOU USE OILS SAFELY? If you use essential oils or oil-based products, it’s vital that you follow the instructions that come with them and keep bottles of pure oil locked away from your kids and pets. When you’re using oils topically, dilute them with a barrier substance like a non-essential oil, lotion, or aloe jelly; and when you’re inhaling them, use a waterless or water-based diffuser. Finally, when in doubt, do your research! The American Botanical Council’s HerbalGram journal, AromaWeb.com, and >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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