DON’T LET DENTAL ISSUES DIM YOUR SPARKLE RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY AFFECTS MORE THAN YOUR TEETH
Your smile says a lot about you, but it can be hard to feel like your true self when dental issues get in the way. Whether you’re dealing with cavities, having trouble chewing, or experiencing less confidence due to a missing tooth, restorative dentistry treatments can help you heal and improve your quality of life. Procedures like crowns, implants, and bridges can address the root of the problem, while helping you get your smile and sparkle back! WHAT IS RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY? Restorative dentistry is a solution for broken or missing teeth that aims to improve someone’s oral health and essential functions like chewing food and speaking. Not only does it restore damage in your mouth, but it also provides aesthetic benefits. Some of the most common treatments are fillings, crowns, inlays, root canals, bridges, and dentures. Many options are go-tos for removing
decay, repairing cavities, strengthening teeth, or eliminating infections. Most of these procedures have very little to no recovery time, depending on how much work your mouth needs. WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE. When your teeth aren’t functioning correctly, it can impact everything from enjoying your favorite foods to pronouncing words. Restorative dentistry can improve overall wellness because oral and physical health are deeply connected. Treating oral infections reduces your likelihood of heart disease and diabetes. These procedures also make chewing, speaking, and smiling easier. You can see a significant improvement in your nutrition when you are less limited in what you can eat due to dental pain. Your mental health also sees a boost with restorative dentistry, making you feel better about your smile and overall appearance, and addressing some concerns like bad breath.
By addressing dental problems early, you can prevent more invasive treatments later on and create a healthy baseline. Restorative treatments can make you feel better and allow you to do more of the things you love. Whether it’s a crown, implant, or bridge, July is a wonderful time to brighten your smile! For a limited time, we are offering $100 off any restorative dental treatment of $500 or more. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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LEAH’S BAD DAD JOKES OF THE MONTH
Cheesy Tomato-Basil Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients • 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1/2 cup basil pesto • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved • 2–3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, divided • 2 cloves garlic, smashed • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • Chili flakes, to taste • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • Salt and pepper, to taste
Q: Why do bananas use sunscreen in August? A: Because they peel. Q: Why do melons have weddings? A: They cantelope. Q: What did the bison say to his son when he left the ranch? A: Bi-son.
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Slice chicken down the middle horizontally; (not cutting all the way through). 3. Spread pesto inside filleted chicken, then stuff with cheese and tomatoes before closing chicken, covering filling. 4. Place chicken in a large oven-safe skillet. Drizzle with oil. 5. Set the skillet over medium heat; cook 5 minutes. 6. Add 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season with chili flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat. 7. Bake in oven for 7–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes burst. 8. Toss remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes with basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 9. Serve the chicken topped with fresh tomatoes.
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