Flower Mound Town Life Magazine February 2022

FEBRUARY 2022

Right CHOICE The

FOR WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL

10 HOT

RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR PATIOS

5 THINGS TO DO

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FOR WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL

10 HOT RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR PATIOS

DENTISTRY WITH COUNTRY LAKES FAMILY DENTAL

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BOUGEE ON A BUDGET

HOME DEORATING WITH POSH HONE STAGING & REDESIGN

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THE COMMUNITY’S QUALITY PET CARE

MATTERS OF THE HEART

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INSIDE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION

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FOODIE FRIDAY DFW: FLURRY’S MARKET + PROVISIONS

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5 THINGS TO DO

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Right CHOICE

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LOCAL FINDS

7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT SAMANTHA SIMS

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ANIMAL MOVIES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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SHERIFF’S CORNER WITH SHERIFF TRACY MURPHREE

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JOURNEY TO DREAM AWARDED INAUGURAL ATRIA IMPACT AWARD

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FIVE REASONS TO ADOPT A SHELTER PET

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TOP LANDSCAPING & GARDENING TRENDS OF 2022

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Publisher of Murray Media Group, kelly@murray-media.com Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration

GET OUTDOORS with your

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FAMILY and pets

have a long-time friend who, just like me, loves eating at local restaurants. But while I won’t pass on a chance to sit out on the patio at my favorite eatery with Scott and the kids, she insists

on sitting indoors. When we plan anything between our families, the same is true — she’d prefer to do everything indoors.

Needless to say, we don’t always see eye to eye.

I’m not sure what side of the fence you’re on in this argument, but now that we’re past the latest version of February winter storms in Texas, it’s high time we break from our crotchety routines and get outdoors.

In this month’s issue, you’ll find fun pet articles, including one that features 10 of the hottest local restaurants with outdoor patios. One of our writers even pieced together a list of the best dog parks. The point, ladies and gents, is that we spend way too much of our time indoors. Think about it — we’re inside for work, school, home life, restaurants, movie theaters, shopping malls, etc. Every once in a while, it’s nice to take the dogs for a walk at a nearby park or spend the day having a picnic with the family.

I may never convince my friend to change her ways. And that’s fine — I’ll love her like a sister forever. But she’s not going to change me, either. So I’m going to put my laptop up and head outside.

Who’s coming with me?

Thanks for reading, and enjoy this month’s issue!

Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne

Writers

Caylie Howard, Steve Gamel, Diane Ciarloni Jade Kensington, Jean Eisenmann Leena Duwadi, Mark Miller

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Right The

CHOICE FOR WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL

by Steve Gamel | photos courtesy of Miranda Longoria Photography

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r. Tamir Anver, DDS, MD, and Dr. Aaron Vickers, DDS, MD, don’t mince words about why they believe they are the right choice for your child’s wisdom teeth removal. Their

passion for safety, service, and quality patient care is obvious every time you speak with them. And it is precisely why they are confident that Texas Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants is home to two of the most qualified oral surgeons in Flower Mound.

But honestly, there’s no need to take their word for it. The proof is in the thousands of children safely taken care of by these doctors in the greater Flower Mound community.

As you probably know, wisdom teeth, also known as

972.436.1513 or visit OralSurgeryTexas.com

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third molars, are the last teeth to develop.

Occasionally they grow in uneventfully. But even if you can’t see them, or they’re not bothering you, they very often lead to pain, cavities, infections, gum disease, cysts, or damage to nearby teeth. They also grow close to high-risk structures like nerves and sinuses, which is why it’s important to trust an oral surgeon with surgical experience in the face, jaw, and mouth to perform these procedures as safely as possible. The risks for complications related to wisdom teeth and their removal generally increase with age, so the ideal time for an evaluation is between 15-25 years old.

“If you want your child to have the best experience, the right way to have their wisdom teeth removed is by us,” Dr. Anver said. “We know families have options, but at the end of the day, this is a private practice run by two local guys who want to serve their community and ensure these procedures are done safely and seamlessly. If we didn’t genuinely believe that, we wouldn’t have gone to school for 27 years each.”

Under the guidance of Dr. Anver and Dr. Vickers, Texas Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants is the trusted choice for all oral surgery. They are both dual-degreed, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

This means they each uniquely have a dental degree, medical degree, and general anesthesia permit by the state of Texas.

Dr. Vickers earned his college degree at the University of Tennessee, then graduated from dental school at UNC-Chapel Hill. He furthered his training with a six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University

“If you want your child to have the best experience, experience , the right way to have their wisdom teeth removed is by us.”

of Louisville, during which time he obtained his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Similarly, Dr. Anver attended Austin College in Sherman for his undergraduate education. He then earned his dental degree at the UT School of Dentistry in Houston before completing his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also obtained his MD. They both own the practice and live in Flower Mound. Dr. Vickers lives in Wellington with his www.LiveLocalMagazines.com

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They listen to you and educate you on all your treatment options. wife and four children, and Dr. Anver lives in Bridlewood with his wife and two children. Their signature services include dental implants, anesthesia, full-mouth reconstruction, and, of course, wisdom teeth removal. They listen to you and educate you on all your treatment options, and they’ve invested in technology that makes your child’s experience faster, less invasive, and more effective. Dr. Anver and Dr. Vickers are aware that families have options.

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• Is the person doing it board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery?

• Do they have a medical license and general anesthesia permit?

• Have they managed anesthesia and surgical complications?

• Is it being done in the surgeon’s office for the highest level of comfort and safety?

• Will the surgeon directly follow up or manage complications if they arise?

“When you contact our office, we’ll work with your dentist to get your information to make your experience as streamlined as possible,” Dr. Anver added. “Many folks qualify for Same Day Wisdom Teeth where the consultation and surgery can be performed on the same day for added convenience.”

Dr. Anver and Dr. Vickers would love to answer any questions you have about wisdom teeth removal. Give them a call at 972.436.1513 or visit www.oralsurgerytexas.com. www.LiveLocalMagazines.com

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Achieving the

PERFECT

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by Mark Miller | photos courtesy of Kaylee Pfister

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ach year it is estimated that more than two million high school students take the Scholastic

“Since Mom’s a teacher, she’s always pushed us

Aptitude Test, better known as the SAT, with only about 300 achieving a perfect score of

to read,” Kaylee said.

1600. Among the few is Flower Mound’s Kaylee Pfister. The 17-year-old Flower Mound High

School junior reached that rare milestone in October on her second try.

But Kaylee has many non-academic interests too. She started a STEM club at Flower Mound

“I was aiming for a 1570 so I was pretty shocked

Kaylee started preparing for the SAT in fourth

Elementary School, is a member of the FMHS

especially since that particular test was curved

grade at Garden Ridge Elementary as part

swim and water polo teams, and also competes

and actually I missed one,” Kaylee said. “When

of the Duke University Talent Identification

I left the testing facility I knew I missed it and I

Program that seeks and provides specialized

in club water polo with Thunder Water Polo. She

thought there’s no way I’m going to get a 1600.

guidance to help young, gifted students. The

So that was pretty shocking.”

program administers practice SATs (PSATs) in advance of taking the actual test in seventh grade which for her was at Forrestwood Middle School.

“That’s how I got to know the test a little better,” Kaylee said. “Then sophomore year I knew I wanted to test early so I had a lot of chances to get my score up so I practiced through Khan Academy in my room with a mask on during the start of Covid. I took the first official one my sophomore year and scored 1510 and made the PSAT team after that. This year, I did nine weeks of study where you take an SAT a week. I

has played piano every day since kindergarten and recently started learning guitar. A member of the Mensa High IQ society since third grade, she’s also into marbles.

Last summer Kaylee took an online neuroscience camp through Indiana University in addition to a couple of on-site cybersecurity courses through Texas A&M. She will learn in March if she will be accepted into Research Science Institute through the Center of Excellence in Education summer research program in Boston.

“She’s really good at finding programs online to apply for,” Mary Kay said. “She just finds things

took a few weeks off, then took the test.”

like that to keep her going. It’s pretty cool.”

With her mother Mary Kay teaching third

“I try to make my extracurriculars something

grade at Donald Elementary School, education

I am interested in so when I get home I don’t

naturally has been a big thing for Kaylee and

have to fill the day with more fun things,”

her older sister Kathlyn.

she said.

“She’s so driven to get what she wants.”

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“She’ Shocks us all the time.”

During the pandemic’s quarantine period, she even spent a weekend in Austin where her uncle taught her how to weld.

“She shocks us all the time,” Mary Kay said. “Both of my kids are very smart but Kaylee works so hard. Like practicing in her room for the SATs with her mask on. It was not us suggesting it, that was all her.

She’s so driven to get what she wants.”

Kaylee hopes her perfect score is enough to be accepted at her top choice for college – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – where she wants to study biomedical engineering. cont...

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“It’s a long shot obviously,” said Mary Kay, who has lived in Flower Mound with husband Kevin since 2001.

“I would rather aim high,” Kaylee added.

If that doesn’t happen she’s considering Georgia Tech, Rice, Texas, and Texas A&M. “I’ve always been a goal-oriented person so when I get something in my mind I work towards it,” Kaylee said. “It keeps me busy. I like to have something to do, something to work towards. So when I decided I wanted to go to schools like MIT or Rice testing was just a big part of that. I prepped for that to give myself the best opportunity possible.”

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top landscaping & trends of 2022

by Caylie Howard

trend 1

INCLUDE MORE TROPICAL PLANTS With the pandemic, traveling has become more of a dream than a reality. Because of this, it’s become a popular landscaping and gardening trend to incorporate more tropical plants into their outdoor oasis. Even if you can’t travel to your favorite holiday location, you can still enjoy its tropical beauty from the comfort of your own home.

trend 2

BRINGING YOUR INDOOR SANCTUARY TO YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

With everyone spending so much more time at home in the last few years, gardeners and landscapers have realized that the lines between our indoor and outdoor spaces have become easily blurred. And we’re all more than okay with that! When you stop limiting your creative designs to what fits the normal status of the home, you often are left with something that is more beautiful than you could ever imagine.

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trend 3 DESIGNING WITH DARK FOLIAGE A great landscaping and gardening trend to make your outdoor space stand out against a crowd is by using dark foliage. Plants with bright and vibrant colors already make a statement on their own, but if you really want your oasis to pop, the best way to do that is by adding in some darker foliage to enhance and complement those brighter colors. cont...

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MAXIMIZE BALCONIES AND PORCHES

Not everyone is going to have a large, wide-open space to decorate with beautiful gardens and landscapes. Being able to make the most out of any space you have is essential in any outdoor venue. You can use large pots that can handle many different types of plants, or even hanging plants to display your beautiful foliage. Beautiful landscapes and gardens can come in all different shapes and sizes.

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