Team Demas Oct 2017

Team Demas Oct 2017

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Dr. Demas’ Big Heart Changes Lives and Smiles! Anyone who crosses paths with Dr. DonDemas has the pleasure of experiencing his big heart. Dr. Demas is not only one of the top orthodontists in the country, with over 20 years of experience, but he shares his heart with every person, patient, and family.

This characteristic is even evident in his family. For, out of this, we can see why it carries over so easily into his work at TeamDemas Orthodontics. Dr. Demas and Amy have beenmarried for four years and have five grown children (and one dog, Lucy, a golden retriever).

Allowme to introduce them to you.

Martha is the oldest. At 33, she is married and is the mother of Dr. Demas’ and Amy’s first grandchild, Anneke. Anneke is 16 months old. Martha and her family live locally in Plainville. You may have even seenMartha or her

to go to Ghana to see the mission that raises these children after being freed. Katy is loving her new career as a photography and visual arts teacher back at her ownMallard CreekHigh School. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill. Paige currently lives in Texas. At 21, she is enjoying learning nutrition and management. She works for Snap Kitchen, which provides healthy food and meal plan options. Paige is a graduate of Chase Collegiate High School. She also has a big heart, caring for two dogs and helping others by developing gentle skin care products for her friends. To keep up with Paige, you better plan on being active, as she also enjoys her daily yoga sessions. David is the youngest. He is 20 years old and a senior at North Carolina State University studying civil engineering. His schooling also involves a work co-op where he alternates a semester of engineering work and schooling. His co-op has been with Duke Power. David is tied for No. 1 in his class with a 4.0 GPA, but he is not all bookwork and no fun. He also enjoys playing on the school’s disc golf team and played varsity baseball in high school. This blended family is blessed to be together. Even after Dr. Demas was widowed 16 years ago, he raised two daughters on his own … and then a 17-year-old and a 5-year-old child. And now, he has embraced three more grown children. Again and again, Dr. Demas demonstrates his heart is big enough to touch so many lives.

“Anyone who crosses paths with Dr. Don Demas has the pleasure of experiencing his big heart. Dr. Demas is not only one of the top orthodontists in the country, with over 20 years of experience, but he shares his heart with every person, patient, and family.”

husband, Meric, as they are active in the local theaters inWaterbury and Thomaston. She is a graduate ofWestover High School and has a culinary certificate. Jesse, at 24 years of age, begins the rapid succession of the other four kids. He is engaged to be married this year and is starting his family with a new black Labrador puppy named Ellie. Jesse took a gap year by living inMexico with the exchange student program through Rotary. Jesse is a Starbucks store manager in Columbia, South Carolina, and is taking hold of the company education benefit by finishing his degree online with Arizona State University, majoring in Spanish. Katy is 22 years old. She is married and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has a big heart, and while in high school, she and seven other teens fromher church planned and executed two benefit concerts to raise over $100,000 to help free child slaves in Ghana. Katy even raised her own funds

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Do Kids’ Menus Do More Harm Than Good? Kids can be picky eaters.This is a fact recognized by parents and restaurants alike.This picky nature popularized the classic children’s menu featured at many restaurants around the country.These menus are virtually the same: chicken tenders, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, french fries, and so on. Kids’ menus are loaded with fried foods and cheap carbs. me article, Dr. Cara Natterson suggests kids eat what the rest of the family eats. For instance, let them indulge in the appetizer menu, then build up to the entrée menu and let

them share and sample your food. Encourage culinary exploration.

Some parents love the kids’ menu. It makes deciding on food easier. Or, at least, that’s what we tell ourselves. Kids’ menus are populated with foods practically every kid loves. But they have a dark side. Aside frompoor nutrition, the kids’ menu changes the family dynamic. In an interviewwith Eater.com, television chef and host Alton Brown (who youmay know from “Good Eats,” “IronChef America,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen”) said, “Never, ever, ever, ever, ever let your kid eat from the children’s menu at restaurants and never, ever, ever make your kid special food to allow them to avoid whatever the family is eating.” Why? During his “Alton Brown Live!” tour, he explained that it comes down to control. By giving kids the option of the children’s menu, you relinquish culinary control to your kids.The next time you go out as a family or youmake a delicious meal at home, they are more likely to demand “their” food. This is a habit a child can quickly adopt—and a habit that’s tough to break. Kids are picky eaters because, as parents and adults, we let thembe picky eaters. We perpetuate bad habits. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In aMom. Christine Christine has worked in orthodontics for over 14 years in various roles. The last eight years, she has been using her skills after earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance, to be a financial coordinator. Christine not only loves to learn, but she also loves to teach and give back to others. Not only has she volunteered in the children’s ICU at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NewYork, for four years, but she has spent the last two years tutoring middle- and high-school-aged students in science, math, and Spanish. A fun story about her (kids, do NOT try this at home) is when she was in braces at the age of 12. She decided to untie all her wires in order to brush and floss thoroughly before appointments. After doing so, she would re-insert her wires and ties and head off to her adjustment. Her orthodontist was always pleased and amazed with her impeccable oral hygiene, but then her mom found out and made her confess to her deeds. It was that orthodontist who first inspired her to enter the field. Later, she discovered that her true passion was working with numbers and finances. She knew she could not leave such a rewarding field that allows her to watch an individual’s self-esteem grown every time she sees them. Christine and her husband, Brian, have one son and another child on the way. She enjoys spending time skiing on the slopes of Vermont, watching acoustic duos play throughout Connecticut, and traveling.

When you encourage your kids to avoid the children’s menu, you give them an opportunity to expand their flavor horizons. More importantly, it helps themmake healthier choices that aren’t loaded with fat and

empty carbs. Make going out to dinner a learning experience, and before you know it, the phrase “kids’ menu” will have disappeared from your family’s vocabulary.

“I love working in the practice, as I get to split time between creative and organizational tasks. I love working in a field where a smile really does change someone’s life.”

Moms and Malocclusion Pregnancy is a simultaneously beautiful and stressful time. There’s a lot to worry about, and potential risks associated with orthodontics canmake expecting parents hesitate to undergo orthodontic treatment during pregnancy. We’re here to answer some common questions parents-to-be have about orthodontics.

Should I tell my orthodontist about my pregnancy? Aside from the fact your orthodontist will surely want to congratulate you, a pregnancy can change the course of your treatment. Weight gain is common during pregnancy and may change the dimension of your face and mouth. Your orthodontist may need to take newmolds of your mouth, and if you use clear aligners, you may also need new trays to make sure your treatment proceeds correctly. Can the X-ray harmmy baby? While the low level of radiation from an X-ray is negligible and medically safe for an adult, radiation exposure can be harmful to an unborn fetus. For this reason, we do not preformX-rays on pregnant patients. This is another reason why you should inform your orthodontists about your pregnancy. You should still be able to continue your treatment without regular X-rays. Is it necessary to continue treatment duringmy pregnancy? You’ll likely have way less time after your pregnancy to keep up with your appointments. Continuing orthodontic treatment during pregnancy increases

the chance you’ll complete your course of treatment before the baby arrives. More than a cosmetic improvement, orthodontia can improve your overall health. Difficulty biting or chewing your food canmake it hard to eat enough nutrients. If you plan on breastfeeding, fixing your bite issues will help eat more nutrient- dense food, which translates into your supply of breast milk. If you have additional worries, please let your orthodontist know!We’re happy to answer questions, address concerns, and come up with a treatment plan that works best for you and your baby.

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Squash and Sausage Soup

Ingredients •

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½ cup vegetable broth

2 acorn squash, halved 1 ½ pounds pork sausage 1 yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup canned coconut milk

1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons fat of choice

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Pepitas, to garnish

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 415 F. 2. Cut acorn squashes in half and place on a baking sheet, open side down. 3. Bake for 20–25minutes until soft to the touch. 4. When acorn squash has about 10minutes left to cook, place large skillet over mediumheat, with 2 tablespoons of fat, minced garlic, and diced onions. 5. Once onions become translucent, add pork sausage to pan and use wooden spoon to break into pieces and cook until completely cooked through. 6. When acorn squash is roasted and soft, scoop squash out of skin with spoon and place into food processor. 7. Add coconut milk and broth to food processor. Puree until smooth.

8. Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper and puree until smooth. 9. Place pureed soup in a bowl, top with sausage, and sprinkle with pepitas.

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5 Fascinating Facts About Fall 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 vitaminD. 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’s and women’s testosterone levels tend to spike in the autumn, whichmakes women evenmore attractive to men. A >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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