Try this delicious Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe, a great treat especially for patients with braces on! For more Orthodontic-Friendly holiday recipes that will make you smile go to www.mylifemysmile.org/recipes. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (8 8-ounce servings) 1-15 ounce can of pure pumpkin ¾ cup whole milk ¼ cup half and half 1 cup vanilla yogurt ¼ cup of brown sugar, or more if you like it sweeter ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice 1 cup ice Whipped cream and crumbled graham crackers for topping Combine pumpkin, milk, half and half, yogurt, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in blender. Blend until mixture is smooth. Add ice and blend again. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and crumbled graham crackers.
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Find our elf Tinsel Contest
Categories: Brace Yourself Blog
It’s the final week before Santa comes and our elf TINSEL is here watching all of our patients! To help celebrate Tinsel being in our office we are having a contest for one week only! Here’s the rules: 1. Find Tinsel in our office 2. Take your picture with Tinsel (remember to not touch him) 3. Have mom or dad “CHECK-IN” to our office and post the picture with you and TINSEL! 4. We will be notified when you check in and enter you into the contest! *NO appointment necessary* One winner will be randomly chosen on Friday December 23rd. Winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
Why use Invisalign
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It’s never too late for you to gain a beautiful smile. If you are an adult who wants a better smile, it is easier than ever to do so! Invisalign has revolutionized orthodontics treatment — especially for adults. Gently, your teeth can often be aligned in weeks to months, with removable clear appliances. Check out these dramatic results! And it’s not just for good looks! Straightening your teeth improves cleans ability and lowers your risk for gum disease. Balancing your bite lowers the risk of jaw problems and tooth wear. Snoring or sleep apnea risk can be reduced. Smiling elevated your self esteem and happiness. Invisalign costs about the same as traditional braces and we offer comfortable payment options. Clear braces are an attractive alternative to Invisalign as well. So come soon for a complimentarty consultation visit and see what is possible. You deserve a great smile!
Are Dentists and Orthodontists the Same?
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When it comes to getting your teeth straightened, you need to know the difference between dentists and orthodontists. It’s important to know that all orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. This is because the dentistry profession, like medicine, is divided into primary care dentists and specialists. All dentists attend college, usually for four years, then attend another four years of dental school. In dental school, they are taught the basics of several procedures, and learn to clean teeth, diagnose cavities and oral diseases, and do crowns, bridges, root canals, and silver and tooth-colored fillings. They also learn to perform a number of surgical procedures, make complete and partial removable dentures, and much more. Once they graduate from dental school and pass their clinical exams, they earn their licenses to practice as dentists. At this time, these dentists are called general dentists, general practitioners, GPs, or primary care…