The Honest 'Tooth'
Real Facts About Braces
it challenging to brush properly and result in additional cavities or even gum disease. Myth: Braces Will Set Off Metal Detectors or Get Me Struck by Lightning Fact: Braces are made from titanium and other lightweight metals that metal detectors don’t react to. Likewise, having a mouthful of braces doesn't mean you have to go inside when a thunderstorm rolls in. People with braces aren’t more likely to get struck by lightning. According to National Geographic, those odds in any given year stay the same at 1 to 700,000. Even further, braces aren’t going to rust or interfere with radio waves.
point in your life. More and more adults, and even celebrities, have been getting braces to fix their teeth. Faith Hill was seen sporting braces at the Grammys when she was 45. Myth: Braces are Only for Cosmetic Purposes Fact: Braces are meant to straighten crooked teeth, and in doing so they can treat and prevent a number of other dental and health problems. Misaligned teeth can make it harder to eat certain foods, leading to gastrointestinal problems. You might also suffer from headaches, ear pain, and uneven teeth grinding. Crooked teeth can also make
Braces. They’re the two syllables almost every teen dreads to hear — second only to "finals." Despite being extremely helpful, braces have developed a pretty bad rap. There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding braces that make them out to be a real pain, even outside of the mouth. Let’s rescue the reputation of braces by debunking some of these longstanding myths. Myth: Only Kids and Teens Need Braces Fact: Anyone can benefit from braces, regardless of age. Teeth shift as we get older, and there’s a decent chance that perfect smile you enjoyed as a kid will change at some
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Summertime Frozen Yogurt Pie Looking for a summer dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in? Try this easy, low-fat frozen treat!
What an awesome turnout for our Patient Appreciation Day with Rita's Ice!
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup frozen or fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries) 3 (6-ounce) containers regular yogurt (berry flavors work best)
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1 premade graham cracker pie crust
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1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
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DIRECTIONS
1. Combine Cool Whip, mixed berries, and yogurt in a bowl. Mix with a spatula until well-blended. 2. Pour yogurt mixture into pie crust. 3. Cover pie with foil or plastic lid. 4. Store in freezer for at least 3 hours, or until frozen through. 5. Serve frozen or slightly thawed.
Congratulations to Kylie, Liam, and Olivia for receiving their very own iPad Mini for getting braces last month!
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