Sports + Recreation

Eastside FC

An Interview with the Director Article by Bob Kruse | Photography by Stefen M Savich Who is Eastside FC? Eastside Football Club (FC) is a local soccer club dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for the beautiful game of soccer. We provide both inclusive recreation and high-level select programs that serve players of all skill levels. Our goal is to provide all children with a venue to experience and play the game of soccer, embrace and enforce the importance of good sportsmanship, and...

Wellness

More than a Smile

How Orthodontics Can Help a Child Breathe Easier Article by Sue Baldani For most parents, the primary goal of taking their child to see an orthodontist is to achieve straighter teeth and a more beautiful smile. At LakePointe Orthodontics, it goes much deeper than that. Dr. Brynn Jezdimir and Dr. Richard Frenchi are guided by a philosophy that looks beyond just straight teeth, focusing on a crucial, often-overlooked element of well-being: the airway. This forward-thinking approach, known as...

Wellness

Students & Sports Physicals

An Integrated Holistic Approach Article by Margaret Carroll August is known for the dog days of summer. Long lazy BBQs, dips in the nearest big lake that has finally warmed up, and - this is groan-worthy for parents of children as well as for anyone who ever was a child, which is everyone - get ready for back to school. Tops on that list is an annual physical, a requirement for participation in sports, and also an opportunity to obtain a snapshot of your child’s development. While this...

Health + Wellness

FACTS and MYTHS of TMJ and its treatment options

FACTS and MYTHS of TMJ and its treatment options Recently, a national CBS news story featured horror stories associated with surgical treatments for TMJ – a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the facial muscles around the joint and send frustrated patients desperately seeking relief. Sadly, this extremely biased coverage featured interviews with patients who had undergone various surgeries for TMJ, with surgical approaches that ranged from...