Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center - March 2021

Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center - March 2021

MARCH 2021

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A BIG MONTH FOR TEXAS

F ew states are as “up” on their history as Texas. Good, bad, and ugly, historical events resonate among modern Texans in a way that I sometimes think isn’t the case in other states. As they told us in high school, “Remember your history or you will be doomed to repeat it,” right? While we do seem to be living in historic times and witness to events that will be studied hundreds of years from now, there are some things I doubt we’ll repeat — and two of the most storied events like that for Texas actually happened this month, many years ago. In fact, they happened in the same March. The year was 1836, and Texas was in the middle of the Texas Revolution. Our state had left Mexico the previous fall, and the conflict was turning bloody. At the same time, many “Texians” didn’t understand entirely what the war was about. And that makes sense — today we have such a strong identity as Texans that it’s hard to imagine a time when that wasn’t the case. But in the early 1800s, most of the people living here didn’t have a strong tie to the land — they’d moved out for the cheap land and chance at a more free life than what was available to them in the bigger cities of the day. Or, they were Mexican settlers who had lived in Texas for generations and weren’t sure that they wanted to leave the country at all. Because of these separations, the Texian government decided to formally declare independence from Mexico on March 3, 1836. The Texas Declaration of Independence was a chance to convince the public — all of the public — that leaving Mexico the previous Autumn was a good idea. It also explicitly tied that conflict to the American Revolutionary War, two generations earlier. But in that March all those years ago, it’d be hard to say if the Declaration was the more effective recruitment tool or the Alamo. You see, while one group of Texians were meeting to hash out the Declaration, another group was fighting for their lives at the tail end of the weeks-long siege at the Alamo, south of Austin. The standoff ‘March’ing Through History

ended in a bloody storming of the fortress with nearly all Americans dead and many of Santa Anna’s soldiers dead as well. Santa Anna

executed survivors, and the news of the whole event was widely-circulated, particularly the total-war approach that the dictatorship in Mexico

City appeared to be taking to discourage any further insurrection. It didn’t work — in fact, our Texian ancestors flocked to join the rebellion in the middle of a groundswell of public support. No matter whether they’d lived here for generations under Mexico or just crossed over from Oklahoma the day before, that kind of tyranny didn’t sit well with anybody, including those who had even been willing to stomach the fascist takeover of the Mexican government years before. No, I doubt we’ll have another March like that one — which is probably a good thing! But no matter who you are, March is an important month for modern Texans, just as July is for all Americans. The reasons for that are tied to our common history. It can serve as a reminder of the traits that we hold dear: justice, legal representation, and the common good. But more importantly, it serves as a reminder that Texas is the result of all kinds of people coming together. Together we have overcome the hardest of times, and that trend continues today.

-Dr. Travis Kendall

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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS ...

Lemons don’t just add a tart flavor to your favorite desserts or cool you down in a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. In addition to bold flavors, lemons also have powerful cleaning properties. Their acidity and oils cut through grease and can sanitize many of your household items. The best place to clean with a lemon is in the kitchen. For the microwave, simply juice a whole lemon into a bowl of water, then plop the used peels into the bowl. Microwave the mixture for a few minutes, let the bowl cool before removing it, then wipe away the grease in the microwave. You can also use this method for your oven. For odor-blocking properties, you can use a lemon as an air freshener. Leave half of a lemon in your refrigerator to trap and block potential smells and toss old lemon rinds down the garbage disposal. Run the disposal to clean the blades and freshen up the sink.

As for your kitchen tools, don’t toss them out without trying this lemon trick first. Start by sprinkling salt on a wooden cutting board, then slice a lemon in half. Using half the lemon (flesh-side down) like a sponge, scrub the board really well. Wipe and remove the leftover lemon juice and rinse the board before using it again. Not only will the board appear cleaner, but it also won’t smell as bad, and the bacteria will be gone. You can also use this method to polish dining ware, spruce up copper, and even remove stuck- on food from plates. Now, here’s the real secret: Once you master kitchen cleaning a la lemon, you can use these same principles to clean other parts of your house. For example, salt and lemon can be used to scrub grimy sinks and faucets, while a few squeezes of lemon juice in a cup of water makes an excellent cleaning solution for mirrors and windows. You can even make your own reusable cleaning

spray by fermenting lemon peels — and the peels of other citrus fruits — in white vinegar for two weeks. Remove the peels after two weeks and spritz the mixture over surfaces you need to clean!

THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF WOMEN IN DENTISTRY

Then and Now

Every March, we celebrate International Women’s History Month. It’s a chance to do a great many things, and one of them is to look at how important women have been to dentistry throughout the ages. Today, most modern dental offices have more women than men on staff — but, then again, women have always been a critical part of this field. Back in 1866, Dr. Lucy Hobbs became the first female D.D.S. in the wake of the American Civil War. An orphan raised in tough circumstances, Dr. Hobbs overcame a lot of adversity to rise into successful medical practice, including resistance from medicine’s self-appointed “gatekeepers” of the day. She was one of the most influential dentists in history; just 44 years later, more than 1,000 women had followed in her footsteps and gotten their D.D.S., citing her as their primary reason for doing so.

One of those women was Dr. Ida Grey, the first Black woman to practice dentistry and a trendsetter in her own right, as well as a dedicated civic leader.

clinics” that traveled to the various unemployment camps and other

places hit by the Great Depression. In between, she went to indigenous communities and places near and far to offer her services for free.

One thing you’ll see many modern dentists do is offer

These are just a few of the women who have had a major impact on dentistry over the years — and they are just the doctors! At Texas Sedation Dentistry, we have our own female D.D.S. on staff, Dr. Yong, but most of our staff members are women, and we are so grateful for all of their efforts. We couldn’t do it without them!

their services for free on certain days or travel to locations around the globe that don’t have regular access to any dental care. We have Leonie von Meusebach–Zesch,

D.D.S. to thank for that. Dr. von Meusebach– Zesch was instrumental in caring for people in the wake of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and later offered free “road

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A GRIN YOU DESERVE

Inspired by AllRecipes.com ENGLISH GROUND BEEF PASTIES

INGREDIENTS

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3/4 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 sheets store- bought puff pastry dough

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1 tsp dried parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup beef broth (as needed)

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, and potatoes. 3. Roll out the pastry dough into roughly 10-inch circles or squares. 4. Spoon 1/2 of the beef mixture onto each sheet of dough, then top the mixture with parsley, salt, and pepper. 5. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching each pasty shut and tucking in both ends. 6. Transfer the pasties to the prepared baking sheet, then cut several small slits in each pasty for ventilation. Bake for 45 minutes. 7. Remove the pasties from the oven and reduce the heat to 350 F. Spoon 1 tsp beef broth into each slit, then bake for an additional 15 minutes. 8. Serve and enjoy!

Modern dentistry can work wonders. With the tools, techniques, and technology we have access to today, we’re able to do things that we only dreamed of just a few decades ago. But that doesn’t always translate down to the patients: Many aren’t aware of how much good we can do for them or believe the cost to be outside of their price range. The more dental work required, the more they believe this. And if they haven’t been to the dentist in years, it’s possible that this was the case in the past. But like we said — we can work wonders today. One of those wonders is our Permanent Full Smile. In many ways, it’s the culmination of everything else that we can do, requiring a little bit from every area of our expertise. Our modern dental prosthetic printing technology lets us quickly come up with full prosthetics that fit into your mouth. At the same time, implant technology is better than ever, and we can anchor a Permanent Full Smile with only four implants per top or bottom of your mouth. We’re able to do this without bone grafts or other painful procedures, but it still requires a fair bit of work. That’s where sedation comes in — our expertise in sedation dentistry allows us to do more work in fewer sessions than before, and you’re able to comfortably sleep through the whole process. When you wake up, you’ll have a top or bottom row of teeth (or both!) that’s impossible to distinguish from the real thing, permanently anchored by the implants. It’s much stronger than traditional dentures, even implant-anchored ones, and it’s never removed. Is a Permanent Full Smile for you? If you’re despairing about your dental situation and have given up on ever having a good smile again, then the answer could be “Yes!” It’s an especially good option for people with few remaining natural teeth or for those who already wear dentures as well. Each case is different, though, and we won’t know for sure until we understand your specific case. To schedule a consultation, call us at 903 251-2858!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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‘March’ingThrough History

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The Best CleaningTool Can Be Found inYour Kitchen

Women in Dentistry’s Past and Present

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Is a Permanent Full Smile for You?

English Ground Beef Pasties

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It’s Time for a Virtual FieldTrip!

FIELD TRIP DAY, RIGHT FROM THE LIVING ROOM

See Buckingham Palace In this virtual tour,

Field trips are always an exciting time for kids. It changes a monotonous school day into a learning adventure. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has put field trips on hold for the time being. Luckily, there are ways kids can still enjoy field trips from the safety of their homes through virtual field trips! Check out some great virtual field trips below. Visit the National Gallery of Art The National Gallery of Art provides 10 digital educational resources for children and adults to explore. These resources include video tours, educational PDFs, and even a few lessons and activities. Children can become engrossed in art, expand their knowledge of the arts, and practice some creativity of their own. Find out more and get exploring at NGA.gov. Learn about farming with BrightFarms BrightFarms’ virtual tours let viewers explore indoor farming, specifically how leafy greens are grown, harvested, packaged, and delivered to grocery stores. The growers narrate the videos in an easy- to-follow tour that is perfect for kids and adults alike. Find these tours at their website at BrightFarms.com or Vimeo.com.

your kids can explore Buckingham Palace’s throne room, grand staircase, and white drawing room. Each room has a 360-degree view to look around each room, and, by clicking on the information

icons, you can learn about certain aspects of each room. This is a wonderful chance to bring your kids into a completely different world right from your living room by heading to Royal.UK/virtual-tours- buckingham-palace. Fly to Mars and the Moon By heading to AccessMars.WithGoogle.com, you and your kids can embark on an exploration of Mars with narrator Katie Stack Morgan, a NASA planetary geologist on the Mars Science Laboratory mission, and the rover Curiosity. Morgan takes viewers through certain points of Curiosity’s adventures on the real surface of Mars. NASA also has a virtual tour of the moon’s surface at Moon.NASA.gov, providing viewers with information gathered since 2009. LONGVIEW - 903-704-0154 | TYLER - 903-251-2858

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