Scheduling your adjustments sooner than planned may result in more pain and discomfort, because your teeth haven’t been allowed to settle into their new positions properly. Skipping appointments or scheduling them farther apart will result in a much longer treatment time. Visiting us every four to six weeks will also allow us to answer any questions you may have, check for damaged appliances, and monitor your progress.

Spinach-Feta Frittata

• 5 eggs
• ¾ cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup feta cheese
• 1 package of sliced portabella mushrooms
• ¼ or ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 tsp butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a skillet on med/high heat sauté onion in 1 tsp of butter. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. At the end, put in spinach and wilt it, about 2-3 minutes.

In a bowl, mix or whisk the eggs, cottage cheese and feta cheese together. Add in the spinach mixture and mix everything together.

Pour in a greased pie pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top starts to brown.

Our office is digitalized, which means we can operate without the use of large amounts of paper and printing materials. The information in our office can be sent and processed digitally, which is also more efficient. We take all of the steps possible to be a ‘green’ office, making us better for the planet and more convenient for our patients.

We would love to hear how you minimize your impact on the environment. Leave us a comment below or post on our Facebook page!

Let your smile express yourself! Nothing can show the world how happy you are quite like a beautiful smile. In fact, it’s one of the first things others notice about you, too. With orthodontics, you can be proud to flash your smile, because you’ll know that your smile truly represents your positive attitude.

Make your mouth healthy! Straight teeth aren’t just pretty, they’re healthy as well. Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to clean, reducing the amount of plaque buildup and risk for gingivitis. The cleaner you keep your teeth, the longer they’ll last!

Feel free to live your life! Orthodontics is easier today than ever before, with treatment options that fit your lifestyle and schedule. From clear braces to removable aligners and totally invisible lingual (behind the teeth) braces, we can personalize your treatment to suit all your needs.

Lemon Pound Cake

• 1 (18.25 oz) package lemon cake mix
• 1 (3.5 oz) package lemon flavored instant pudding mix
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• ¾ cup apricot nectar*
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups confectioners sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, lemon extract, sour cream, nectar, eggs and oil. Mix, then beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

To make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and confectioners sugar. Stir until smooth.
Remove cake from oven, ice hot cake, tipping pan to allow excess glaze to run down sides. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

*One brand of apricot nectar is Goya. If you have trouble finding it, use apricot juice, Libby’s is one brand.

Visiting your dentist during your orthodontic treatment will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy while you have braces, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Your dentist is specifically trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next adjustment appointment. Take care of your teeth!

Blueberry-Banana Smoothie
• ½ cup Milk
• ¾ cup yogurt
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• ½ frozen or fresh bananas
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• 1 cup ice

Directions:
Put liquid ingredients into blender. Add protein powder. Add all frozen ingredients and blend until desired consistency.

Enjoy!