local lowdown / 39 In Partnership with: Curated Spaces, Align Wellness Studio and Village Dental Group CURATED SPACES Betsy Cahn & Linda Thibodeau betsy@curatedspaces.art linda@curatedspaces.art curatedspaces.art ALIGN WELLNESS STUDIO Mindy Catron & Gwen Vigorito 15 Bleeker Street, Suite 103 Millburn 973-376-4166 align-wellness-studio.com intimidating, Dr. Christian says that is one of the biggest misconceptions she sees. “People tend to assume they are only for movie stars or that the process is far more invasive than it really is.” In her words, they are versatile, effective, and often much more approachable than patients expect. The larger point, though, is not just the cosmetic change. It is the confidence piece. As she explains, when people feel insecure about their smile, it affects how they carry themselves. When that changes, you can see it im mediately. “A more confident smile changes your day-to- day life,” she says. “You see their whole personality change when they have that confidence.” The process starts with conversation, not correction. It is about understanding each patient, talking through what they want and figuring out what will actually work for them, because everyone needs something different. Once that happens, the results can be bigger than people expect. Patients may come in hoping to improve their smile, she says, but often leave realizing the real shift was in how they feel. These different kinds of refreshes are not all that differ ent. They are all about reducing friction and helping peo ple move through their lives with a little more ease. They offer relief from the quiet accumulation of stress that builds when things are just slightly off for too long. M a y b e that is the real appeal of a spring refresh. Not becoming a whole new person by May, just feeling a little more like yourself again. A home that works better. A body that feels stronger. A smile you are not overthinking. Nothing too dramatic, just a few thoughtful changes that make the season ahead feel lighter, easier and a little more fun to step into. Alex Koenig writes Local Lowdown to spotlight the small businesses, community builders and local energy worth show ing up for. VILLAGE DENTAL GROUP Dr. L. Dawn Christian, D.D.S. 71 Valley Street, Suite 101 South Orange 973-761-4800 southorangedentist.com Our Infant-Toddler teachers have a long tenure and create a safe and intentional learning environment that promotes development and building social and emotional bonds with other children. Visit our environment where love causes learning. ♥ Enrichment programs for our infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ♥ Spanish program ♥ Indoor gymnasium (physical education teacher on-site) ♥ On-site playground ♥ On-site recycling program and composting ♥ Introduction of gardening and aquaponics 401 Valley Street, South Orange | 973.378.5906 | info@villagebabies.com Village Babies Development Center is Growing! We’re Expanding our Infant-Toddler Program BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY AT VILLAGEBABIES.COM Intentional learning through a combination of teacher-led and child-led lessons through a balance of play, discovery, and planning equates to a child that is prepared to enter grade school. Our Pre-school and Pre-K Program is Expanding Too Hours of operation: 7:30 am-6:00 pm (Full-time only) At Village Dental Group, cosmetic care begins with comfort, clarity and a person alized plan.
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