The In-Laws Are Coming Gr ee t Them Wi t h a Br i gh t , Fr i end l y Smi l e
It’s the time of year when you expect the family to start flocking into town. With eager in-laws ready to criticize the turkey that you’ve labored over all day cooking to perfection, it’s crucial to strive for the best impression possible. Nothing can do that better than a bright, winning smile. Our offices are bustling throughout November and December. Patients come in looking to whiten their teeth, use the rest of their benefits, and most importantly, get that perfect smile to impress their family. Your oral benefits will reset at the start of next year, which is why it’s so important to get in to your dentist as soon as you can. The leftover benefits you still have won’t get transferred over into the new year, so
it’s a perfect time to whiten your teeth or take care of anything else you need done.
to stain your teeth than light-colored drinks. Realize that, while they seem quite solid, your teeth are actually porous — they absorb the liquid you consume. Frequent drinkers of coffee, tea, soda, wine, or any dark juice will find they have stained teeth. One of the best ways to avoid staining your teeth is to not expose them to these beverages, or simply consider using a straw for your favorite drinks. You’ve spent the whole year taking care of everyone around you — now is the chance to do something for yourself. Use the last of your oral benefits and brighten your smile today!
Using what’s left of those benefits for a teeth whitening can be a great way to end the year. Not only will you not have to worry about it at the start of 2019, but you’ll stand out in family photos. Brightening your smile will help you gain confidence, not only around your family, but in all aspects of your life. Your teeth can yellow or gray due to the foods you eat, beverages you drink, or just the passing of time. Several kinds of drinks can cause your teeth to stain, and some are more widely known than others. Darker liquids are more likely
Spicy, Creamy Sweet Potatoes
Leah’s Bad Dad Joke of the Month
Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but they’re often the blandest thing on the table. Luckily that’s not the case with this recipe, which features Thai spices and coconut milk.
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Inspired by The New York Times
Because he had the drumsticks.
Ingredients •
5 pounds sweet potatoes 1 cup canned coconut milk
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Directions 1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and curry paste. Once mixed, add
the mixture, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with
remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot.
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