POSTS AND RECIPES
Pinto, Black and Red Bean Salad with Grilled Corn and Avocado
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup halved heirloom grape or cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 3 ears shucked corn 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices 1 jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Cooking spray 1/3 Cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 Cup fresh lime juice 1...
Laughing in the face of dental fear
Do you have fear of the dentist? Don't fret, you are not alone! Research shows the about 50% of adults suffer some degree of dental fear, and about 5% of them have extreme dental fear. Through speaking to our patients, we have found that most of the time it stems...
Hermey the Elf says: Have you been Naughty or Nice to your teeth?
Sweets are abundant during the holiday season and staying healthy can be a challenge! With all the card writing and present wrapping, it can be hard to focus on you and your family's health. Hermey the Elf has joined forces with the American Dental Association and...
Crock Pot chicken and dumplings
Ingredients For the chicken 1 whole chicken, quartered (your butcher can do this) 1 softened butter 1/2 salt 1/2 freshly ground black pepper 2 baby carrots 2 turnips, sliced into large sections 4 stalks of celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium onions,...
4 Tips for back-to-school preventative dental hygiene for kids
Tooth decay is the top chronic childhood illness; it is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Tooth decay and dental disease can cause pain which leads to missed school days, poor school performance, can cause problems with...
Why Doesn’t my Insurance Pay For This?
• Usual Customary Rate (UCR) Insurance companies can set whatever amount they want and they are not required to show how they got their fee schedules. If your dental bill is higher than what the insurance co will pay for, it doesn’t mean that your dentist is charging...
Do you have tooth sensitivity? Here’s a few reasons why.
Exposed Dentin: Under the hard shiny layer of enamel is a layer of dentin. Sometimes this dentin can experience sensitivity due to overly aggressive brushing which can cause the gums to recede and expose the dentin. Whitening treatments: Simple whitening toothpaste or...
Coffee or Tea? Which one stains your teeth more?
Both of them are the culprits of stains thanks to their dark color and acid content. Tea has more tannins than coffee which lead to staining. Hot drinks can stain more due to the temperature change and the expanding and contracting of the teeth. This allows the stain...
Rethink your Drink – Choose water
• Oklahomans ages 18-34, drink sugar-sweetened beverages once per day - more than any other state in the US - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Oklahoma ranks #10 among states for rates of tobacco use and obesity • Each Oklahoman consumes...
Kids’ Brushing and Flossing Habits Could Be Better
41% of children Floss regularly 36% few times a month or less 20% once a day 17% few times a week 12% twice a day 8% once a week 7% three or more times a day Only 28% Visit the dentist regularly According to the survey, parents believe that dentists are the most...
Turkey Quesadillas & Cranberry Salsa
Healthy, festive, fun leftovers! A yummy twist on a turkey sandwich, these quesadillas are rich in calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D - 3 essential nutrients for healthy bones and teeth! Salsa: 1 cup cranberry sauce 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp green onions,...
Heart Healthy and Reduced Sugar Blueberry Pie Recipe
Who says pie has to be bad for you? This version of the classic dessert replaces the crust with heart-healthy oatmeal and the sugary pie filling with blueberries and a bit of honey. It'll satisfy your pie craving and give you a boost of tooth-friendly vitamins C and...