SMART BRUSHING HABITS FOR PEOPLE WITH INVISALIGN BRACES
With the arrival of the New Year, now is the perfect time for those of you with Invisalign braces to reevaluate just how well you take care of your teeth and your braces. While you might know all the steps for caring for your smile, chances are you haven’t kept these habits perfectly. Not to worry, however — the best time to restart those good habits is now!
bristled toothbrush, and hold it delicately as you brush your teeth with soft, circular strokes. Your mouth will thank you down the road!
Brush your Invisalign braces daily.
Twice a day, you should use a soft bristled toothbrush and toothpaste to clean your Invisalign braces — once in the morning before you put them on for
Brush your teeth each time you reinsert your aligners. One of the best parts about choosing Invisalign braces is that you can take them in and out when you eat — and you can eat whatever you want! However, you should always remember to brush your teeth before reinserting the aligners. Forgetting to do so might trap food particles and cause bacteria to damage your teeth, or at least stain your aligners. So, while it may seem like a waste of time, it can mean a better smile for the rest of your life.
the day, and once before you go to bed each evening. Rinse them in lukewarm water, but be careful — if the water is too hot, it can warp the plastic. At Alborzi Orthodontics, we will give you all the tools and advice necessary to give yourself a better smile with Invisalign. If you have questions about dental care while wearing Invisalign braces, or want to know if they’re right for your smile, give us a call at (650) 342-4171.
Brush softly and thoroughly. If you’re brushing your teeth often, you might be tempted to scrub your teeth fast and hard. However, this can harm your gums and enamel, leading to infections. Instead, use a soft-
Ingredients • 8 chicken thighs or drumsticks, lightly salted • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour • 1 onion, finely sliced • 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced • 2 carrots, thickly sliced • 1 leek, thickly sliced • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks Directions 1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and fry salted chicken on high until brown. 2. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add flour and stir. 3. In the frying pan on high heat, fry the onion, celery, carrots, leeks, and potatoes until lightly browned. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced • 14 oz chicken stock • 1 sprig rosemary • Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
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4. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add the stock, rosemary, and lemon zest. 5. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or until chicken is tender. 6. Check seasoning and add lemon juice to taste. Top with parsley before serving.
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