Masterpiece Smiles November 2018

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COSMETIC DENTISTRY 101 The Techniques to Create a Smile You’ll Love

Nobody should feel pressured to make their teeth look a certain way. That said, there’s no denying that our smiles have a huge effect on how we feel about ourselves. Everyone deserves to have a smile they feel good about. If you’ve ever hesitated to smile in photos or flash your pearly whites during a job interview, cosmetic dentistry may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Cosmetic dentistry does not refer to a single procedure, but rather a wide variety of them. It’s broadly defined as any treatment undertaken to improve the appearance of your teeth, including enhancement, restoration, and maintenance. Veneers, aligners, whitening, and other practices could all be used in the course of a cosmetic treatment. At Masterpiece Smiles, we use cutting- edge techniques and advanced materials to give you a beautiful, natural smile and all the benefits that come with it. Because there is no such thing as an ideal smile, we begin your cosmetic treatment plan by talking to you about what you’d like to see in your smile. This conversation is crucial because it’ll help our team come up with a plan that gets you the results you’re looking for. And while our primary goal is to design and create the smile that will allow you to feel your best, we also want to ensure that you are educated about and comfortable with the treatment plan. That comfort will also be a focus of the treatments themselves, since you shouldn’t have to go through a nightmare experience to get a dream smile. While cosmetic dentistry accurately describes the process, it’s a bit of a misnomer when it comes to the impact these procedures can have on a patient’s life. Feeling good about yourself affects every aspect of your life, not just how you look. It’s hard to express your happiness, after all, if you’re uncomfortable with the expression itself. So while the procedures may be cosmetic in nature, their results can lead to deep, long-lasting change that’s as emotional and psychological as it is physical. At Masterpiece Smiles, we take pride in creating customized cosmetic treatment plans that give each a patient a smile they will love. Call us today to find out how we can do the same for you.

CHIPOTLE-ROASTED CARROT SALAD

These spicy, tangy carrots make a healthy Thanksgiving side that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Plus, you can do most of the work in advance and assemble the finished dish on the big day. INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces watercress, stems trimmed Plain Greek yogurt, for serving Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

30 small carrots (2–3 bunches), tops removed and carrots scrubbed 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can

1 tablespoon molasses

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350 F. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with chipotle peppers, molasses, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and roast for 30–35 minutes. 2. Transfer carrots to a plate and let them cool completely. 3. Once cooled, toss carrots with adobo sauce. Lay across a platter, and top with watercress. 4. Serve alongside yogurt.

Inspired by Food & Wine magazine

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