Shullman Orthodontics - October 2017

October 2017

n ’ s Weathering the Storm HURRICANES AND HALLOWEEN

Floridians, we’ve weathered another storm. It was a crazy September as we faced one of the most intense storms we’ve had in the last 10 years aimed right at South Florida. Irma blew through our state and left a lot of destruction in her wake. We know people were displaced and without power. Our hearts go out to everyone affected. I’ve been through many storms in my lifetime, and in Florida, we know what to do when we see the storm coming: We prepare. We know when it’s time to get in our homes, put up the shutters, and fill up the gas tank. But in true Florida fashion, we also know when to move forward. Staring into the eye of the hurricane, we stood strong, hunkered down, and weathered the storm. Now, we are putting it behind us. Even though hurricane season isn’t over, it’s time to move forward and rebuild mentally. Irma may have dampened our streets, but she can’t dampen our spirit. She knocked us off

our feet, but we are certainly back up and coming together to rebuild. For our kids, that means getting back into a routine after days of school being closed. As much as they loved being out of school, it did disrupt all of our lives, and we are looking to get back into our routine for the kids. As for the office, after the power outages, we’re open and available to take your appointments. Everywhere, we are rebuilding and persevering. We will be stronger because we all weathered through it. In the spirit of moving forward, the holidays season is almost here, and it will be a good reason to focus on fun. We get to kick it off with the tradition of Halloween. Trick- or-treating in the neighborhood will have a special meaning this month. As we take our kids to ring neighbors’ doorbells and run around in costumes, we can take our minds off from the wreckage of the storm and recall the treat that life is.

– Dr. Howard Shullman www.ShullmanOrtho.com • 561.868.5050 • 1 storm now, let’s prepare for time with our loved ones and a holiday season full of joy, laughter, and happiness. Speaking of treats, Halloween does have one downside: All those sweets mean a lot of broken brackets and displaced wires! With so much sticky, hard candy being given out, it’s a good time to remind your kids to stay away from foods that will harm their braces. I’m available when you need my help, but I’d rather not see your child in here because they ate caramel popcorn and broke a bracket. I’d rather see them when it’s time for their braces to come off and we get to celebrate their straight new smile! As we approach the holiday season, let’s move forward together and rebuild. The holidays are a time to unite and show our gratitude for everything we’ve been through and everything we’ve survived. Instead of preparing for the

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How to Help Your Kids Get Over Their Fear of the Dark

For many kids, there’s nothing scarier than the unknown of a dark room. Luckily, there are ways to help your child overcome the terror they feel as soon as you turn out the light. You can chase the beasts away for good, just in time for the spooky Halloween season. The first step to curing a child’s fear of the dark is to find out exactly what they’re afraid of . Ask your child what scares them, using open-ended questions. Don’t belittle or dismiss their specific fears. As trivial as it may seem to you, it’s all too real to your kid.A simple statement like “I can see you’re really scared” can go a long way.

Then, you need to ensure your child feels safe in the dark. Spend some time with them after the lights are off, calmly reassuring them that they’re safe in their bedroom. Show that there’s nothing to be afraid of, whether by shining a light into the closet or taking a look under the bed — with the child looking too — to prove there’s nothing to worry about. Empower them to banish their fears themselves. If they get frightened and run into your bedroom, escort them back to their own bed and help them relax. Their own bedroom must become a safe space.

Only give your child healthy snacks before sending them to bed. Sugars and processed foods activate brain activity, putting your kid on high alert. Try vegetables, nuts, or string cheese. Of course, adding more light is always an option as well. Get a lamp with a dimmer that goes on their night stand or plug in a few fun night lights. Over the period of a few months, steadily decrease the amount of light in the room. Eventually, they’ll be fully acclimated.

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“Great experience at Shullman Orthodontics! The staff is wonderful, and the appointments are convenient. Dr. Shullman is very attentive to his patients, and I highly recommend him and his staff. My kids love coming to their appointments.” –Travis N.

“The staff is very welcoming and flexible in scheduling. There is never an issue of anxiety when she has an appointment.”

“My teeth are honestly so perfect. I love to smile now. Thank you, Dr. Shullman and your wonderful staff!”

–JR B.

–Nicole C.

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How Invisalign

Creates Custom Aligners for Each Patient

Additionally, Invisalign requires photos and X-rays to ensure that aligners are made to fit perfectly. Once all of that information is gathered, it’s sent to Costa Rica, home of Align’s treatment operations facility. Using your impressions, one of Align’s technicians creates a digital, 3-D model of your teeth. Aligners are then designed using computer software. The number of aligners for each patient varies depending on the treatment plan, from just a few sets to 30. Before these designs are manufactured, though, your doctor needs to approve the

treatment plan. Once they sign off, the information travels from Costa Rica to Juarez, Mexico, to be turned into aligners. First, molds are created for each of your aligners using stereolithography, the most advanced method of 3-D printing. The molds are the base on top of which the aligners are constructed. After initial fabrication, aligners are trimmed, polished, and packaged. By the time they return to your doctor’s office, your aligners have traveled well over 3,000 miles. After that long journey, they just need to move from their cases to your mouth and back.

For patients, Invisalign treatment is as simple as popping in aligners. Creating those aligners, however, is a complicated process spanning three countries. Align Technology, the company that owns Invisalign, builds precise, custom aligners for every patient, which requires a lot of technology and hard work. The first step in the creation process happens in your dentist or orthodontist’s office, where impressions of your teeth are taken. These impressions also include a bite registration that shows how your teeth fit together.

ffice Happenings!

Sausage

& Barley Soup

It’s a great time of year to warm up with a cup of soup, and this comforting, guilt-free dish comes together in a flash.

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach

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2 cups water

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Cooking spray

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped

6 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 2 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper stir-fry

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DIRECTIONS

3. Add stir-fry puree, tomatoes, and barley to sausage in pan.

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. 2. While sausage cooks, place stir-fry and 2 cups water in a blender; process until smooth.

Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts.

www.ShullmanOrtho.com • 561.868.5050 • 3 Recipe courtesy of CookingLight.com.

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Inside

Weathering the Storm

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Cure Kids of Being Afraid of the Dark

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5-Star Reviews 2 How Invisalign Creates Your Custom Aligner 3 Office Happenings 3 Sausage and Barley Soup 3 5 Fascinating Facts About Fall 4

About Fall 5 FASCINATING FACTS

Just because summer is over, that doesn’t signal an end to fun. How about those Halloween parties, sweater weather, and football season? The list goes on and on. In fact, fall might be the most interesting season of them all. Here are five facts you probably didn’t know about the season. 1. It was originally called “harvest.” In a world that was far more agricultural, the season was defined by the harvesting of crops. It’s also a reference to the harvest moon, which was essential to farmers during the season.

2. Fall babies tend to be impressive. Not only does the world’s most common birthday, October 5th, land in fall, but those babies have built an impressive resume. The British Department for Education found that they tend to do better in school, and also tend to live longer. 3. Weight gain is most common in the fall. It’s not only the Halloween candy or Thanksgiving turkey. Researchers believe it’s primarily caused by lower levels of vitamin D. As the days shorten and temperatures drop, we tend to get less sun. It’s another reason to be careful about diet and exercise this season.

4. Autumn is good for the economy. “Leaf peeping,” which is a slang term for fall foliage tourism, is more than just a funny name. It’s also a $3 billion industry in New England alone. 5. People fall in love more in the fall. Men and women’s testosterone levels tend to spike in the autumn, which makes women even more attractive to men. A >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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