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Popular Questions
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The spelling bee seemed like a good fit for things that
could help support kids and encourage them to learn,
read, and expand their vocabulary, Dr. Burleson said.
He immediately wrote back within about three
minutes and said can I please go ahead and cover the
entire bee? said Sabrina.
Dr. Burleson says Sabrinas email about the spelling bee
hit close to home for him.
I actually got knocked out of the spelling bee in sixth
grade on the word surgery and I went on later to get a
doctorate in dental surgery, so we always kind of joke
about that, said Dr. Burleson.
Some child in Park Hills School District is going to
have a chance to go, said Sabrina.
Park Hill will hold its district-wide bee at Park Hill
South High School this Saturday, at 2 P.M.
Some child in Park Hills School District is going to
have a chance to go, said Sabrina.
Thank you to Sabrina and Peyton for the opportunity to sponsor the
Park Hill Spelling Bee and good luck to all of the students
participating. More photos can be seen on our Facebook Fan Page.
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Parenting Tips
for Dental Health
Pregnancy and Oral Health,
What You Need to Know
Maintaining your oral health is
an important part of keeping
your entire body well, and
never more so than when you
are pregnant. If you are
pregnant or considering
pregnancy, make a check-up
appointment with your dentist,
and remember to raise the
issue of your oral health at
prenatal appointments with
your physician. Here are a few
oral health issues you should
be aware of during pregnancy.
Gingivitis & Gum Disease
The primary issue to avoid
during pregnancy is gum
disease, due to its link to
premature birth. The precursor
to gum disease is gingivitis, a
condition in which plaque
buildup on teeth irritates the
gums, making them red,
swollen, and sensitive. The
high levels of hormones in the
bloodstream brought on by
pregnancy exaggerate your
gums reaction to irritation
from plaque.
Tooth Decay - Excessive
morning sickness can also
contribute to tooth decay, as
the stomach acids introduced
to the mouth during vomiting
wear away the protective
enamel coating on the teeth.
Loose Teeth - Another risk
faced during pregnancy is
loosening teeth. The large
amounts of hormones in your
bloodstream can have an
adverse affect on the bones
and ligaments that create the
foundation of your teeth,
weakening them to the point
that teeth may loosen.
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Directions: Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve cup of the cooking water
and drain the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the
shrimp with teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the shallots and red pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until the shallots are crisp-tender, 30 seconds
to 1 minute. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the pasta, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cup of the reserved cooking water to the shrimp
and asparagus and toss to coat. (Add more cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.) Serve warm.
Practice Events
and Raes Photos
When you attend one of the
Burleson Orthodontics &
Pediatric Dentistry patient
appreciation events, you
might notice one of our
professional photographers
or news stations covering
the activities. If you want to
download one of the photos
from our events, simply visit
our Facebook page at
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BurlesonOrthodotics and be
sure to tag yourself in our
photos for a chance to win
more fun prizes!
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