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D I G E S T
CREATING TIME WHERE TIME IS DUE
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Creating Time Where Time is Due
FROM THE DOCTORS
THE DANGERS OF SKIPPING REGULAR DENTAL CHECKUPS
HOW I’VE MADE MY FAMILY A PRIORITY
CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
WINTER VACATIONS TO START PLANNING NOW
“Mele Kalikimaka” Much?
WINTER VACATIONS TO START PLANNING NOW
Ready or not, winter is coming. Whether your ideal winter moment
is a cup of hot cocoa after a day on the slopes, or if you’re looking
to escape the chill, quality vacations are by no means restricted to
summertime. In fact, many families prefer winter travel to certain
destinations because the crowds have thinned and the flights are
less expensive. Here are some ideas to get you started:
and play in the surf, or try to spot whales from atop the Makapu’u
Lighthouse Hiking trail. If you make it to Honolulu during the first
week of December, you’ll be just in time to sing “Mele Kalikimaka”
at the Downtown Honolulu Holiday Lights Parade!
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. December and January are relatively
calm months in New Orleans, one of America’s most beloved
Southern cities. We love New Orleans for its French Quarter,
beignets, and lively jazz clubs, so a stay in New Orleans could be
the perfect winter getaway for those looking experience the city
before the revelry of Mardi Gras.
PARK CITY, UTAH. If you spend all spring and summer dreaming
of fresh powder on the mountain, come ski some of the country’s
most beautiful runs in Park City. Home to the 2002 Olympic Winter
Games, Park City continues to lure tourists with its lofty slopes and
breathtaking natural beauty.
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As busy as the project has kept me, I do
my best to carve out quality time with my
family, which is always the most important
and enjoyable part of my day. As autumn is
settling in and the kids are settling into their
new classrooms and the work that comes
with them, I have the opportunity to help
them with their homework. In doing so, I
have had a few big reminders of how much
I disliked doing homework in school. In fact,
my wife and I were just talking about how we
didn’t realize that after completing our own
educations, we’d still have another 20 years
of homework to do with our kids!
We marked the “official” end of summer on
Labor Day by getting together and having
homemade ice cream, but we’re doing as
much boating at the lake as we can while
the weather is still perfect for it. Since our
HONOLULU, HAWAII. If it’s paradise you’re after, start planning for
a winter retreat in Honolulu. Go to the fashionable Waikiki beach
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Even when we’re at our busiest, I believe
it’s important to somehow strike a balance
and make time for the things that matter.
I’ve been incredibly busy getting the new
office ready, stopping by on an almost daily
basis to make sure the process is going
as planned. The walls are up, and we’re
moving on to the next stage. It’s amazing
to see what I had imagined for the office
and put on paper come to life. It really
gives me an appreciation for the work that
construction workers and contractors do.
To see something start as a dream and a
piece of paper become a real structure is a
fascinating thing.
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kids are young, they love to go tubing, but
we’re teaching them how to wakesurf, which
is kind of a new sport for everyone, but they
are getting it. Hopefully the weather will hold
up as long as it did last year so we have a
few more weeks out on the water with them
during these really nice months.
And of course, fall wouldn’t be fall without
football. My wife tends to get annoyed when
football season starts because I always want
to watch it. I love football — I’m a big BYU
fan — and my boys are quickly becoming
fans as well. It’s great because it’s like
having a bunch of brothers to watch the
games with. Additionally, having boys who
like sports is advantageous, because I have
someone on my side when my wife starts
getting annoyed with it.
Speaking of which, marriage is an excellent
place to strike a balance, and so I do try not
to spend too much of my free time parked in
front of the TV, even during this season. My
wife and I are spending a few days working
and playing in Phoenix for a marriage
weekend conference. The conference is
through a dental consultant who also
happens to be a big advocate for families,
so the conference revolves around building
better relationships with your spouse and
working on marriage growth.
Although it is easy to get caught up in work
(and football), there is a certain level of
balance you have to maintain in your life
no matter what is going on. You cannot be
all one thing and one thing only. Personal
relationships are so much more important
than anything else, yet we tend to devote
less time to them. By making a conscious
effort, we can create more balance between
our personal and professional lives, and make
time for the things that matter the most.
~Dr. Matthew Wirig
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Better Safe than
THE DANGERS OF SKIPPING
REGULAR DENTAL CHECKUPS
Scary
Has anyone ever really explained to you why regular dental
checkups are so important? Primarily, it’s to make sure
everything is going well with your oral health. There are a few
things the dental checkup can help you avoid.
Halloween comes with a lot of buildup. Seasonal costume chains set up months
in advance. Haunted houses are designed to the letter with every ounce of fake
blood measured for the maximum scare, and every stitch of the perfect costume
is meticulously laid out for a single night of frightening frivolity. Yet, in all the
planning and pumpkin carving, we seem to forget that Halloween is also the one
night per year when children big and small comb the neighborhoods for tricks
and treats, so here are some tips to ensure your ghosts and ghouls all get home
safely:
IF THE LIGHTS AREN’T ON,
NOBODY’S HOME. This is
perhaps the most important tip. Make
sure your kids know to only visit houses with
porch lights switched on. No lights means
the homeowners are either not in or don’t
want visitors. Not only will this save your
kiddies from a trick-or-treat letdown, but it
also makes you a courteous neighbor.
NEVER TRICK-OR-TREAT
ALONE. Young kids, especially,
should not be unsupervised on
Halloween night. With all the decorations,
noises and other kids about, it’s easy for
them to get lost in the shuffle. Of course,
escorting kids from house to house
doesn’t have to be boring. Dress to match
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up plaque when you eat. Even with regular brushing and
flossing, it’s liable to accumulate and harden as tartar. If you
don’t remove it before it embeds itself underneath your gum
tissues, it can silently start to dissolve away the bones.
your kid’s costume (a Keebler elf and a
tree), or opt to dress up as their favorite
movie or literary hero (be the Chewbacca
to their Han Solo or the prince to their
favorite princess). Halloween isn’t just for
the children, you know.
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In anticipation for his wedding next May,
Dr. Martinez and his fiancé recently took
engagement pictures at Spring Mountain Ranch
State Park. For those who are not familiar with
this state park, it is located next to Red Rock
National Park and is a beautiful place to have
a picnic. You may be wondering, “Where are
the pictures?” Well, his fiancé considers them
classified until wedding invites are sent. Insider’s
tip: He may show you a few pics on his phone if
you ask him.
DR. MORNEAU:
Dr. Morneau recently shared with Dr. Wirig that
his son, Hugo, has not been sleeping well. One
week later a package containing a white noise
machine arrived at his doorstep. It was a gift
from Dr. Wirig. Dr. Morneau is happy to report
that Hugo is now sleeping through the night.
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GUM DISEASE: The bacteria you get from gum
disease are linked to heart disease. All of the accumulated
gunk on your teeth will produce billions of bacteria that can get into
your bloodstream and ultimately end up lodged in the heart, clogging
blood vessels and weakening your immune system.
Note that periodontal and gum disease work in silence. You won’t
usually see any obvious signs that damage is occurring, and you won’t
be aware of complications for years — but you can save yourself a lot
of pain and expense by just making sure you get into the dental office
twice per year.
In addition to periodontal disease, tooth decay, and gum disease, your
dentist also checks for oral cancer, bite problems, and other issues to
make sure everything looks good. If you can nip these problems in the
bud and walk out with a beautiful clean smile twice per year, it makes
good sense to do it!
Even the smallest of precautions can help
make for a spook-tacular night of candy
collecting.
FROM THE DOCTORS
DR. MARTINEZ:
TOOTH DECAY: A little cavity is easy to fix, but a big
cavity can become a big problem. In the most serious
stage, cavities can lead to the loss of a tooth, with a lot of
suffering and swelling along the way. A lost tooth could create a
domino effect and dangerous pressure on the other teeth.
STRATEGIZE. Maybe you want
to hit the scariest house first or fan
out and then work your way back to your
home streets — either way, should you get
separated from your little ones or just want
to give the older ones a bit of freedom,
always have a back-up plan. Map your route
ahead of time. Pick a common area or wellknown street to rendezvous at the end of
the night. If kids venture into neighboring
suburbs, make sure they know the way back.
PERIODONTAL DISEASE: Your body naturally builds
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Cream Pie
ingredients
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
9-inch basic flaky pie crust, prebaked
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup shaved chocolate
directions
1.
In a large saucepan over
medium heat, whisk
together milk, sugar,
cornstarch, egg yolks, and
salt. Continue to cook over
medium heat, whisking, until
thickened, 7 to 8 minutes.
Whisk in chopped chocolate
and butter.
2.
Pour mixture into the pie
crust. Chill until firm, 4 to 5
hours. Before serving, whip
heavy cream; top the pie
with the whipped cream and
shaved chocolate.
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