Schedule Your Next Cleaning Why Regular Checkups Are Important for Your Health
In this month’s cover article, Dr. Jelinek highlighted how proper dental care and hygiene have not been a priority for many patients during this pandemic. It’s understandable that we would forget common routines during times of high stress, but consistent and healthy dental hygiene are critical to oral and overall health. Part of that hygiene routine includes regular cleanings.
the tooth. Most cavities that are diagnosed can not be seen by the naked eye and are detectable only by X-rays, and that is why necessary X-rays are so important. At a regular cleaning, your dentist will clear away plaque buildup (that naturally sticks to your teeth) and look for common signs of oral health conditions, like gum disease. Routine checks for oral cancers or other chronic ailments that can manifest symptoms in the mouth are also part of the regular cleaning process. This can be critical to your well-being. The American Dental Hygienists Association has published multiple studies that have found links between the mouth and overall wellness. Regular dental maintenance and screenings could prevent or lessen the severity of these conditions. Unless explicitly told otherwise by your dentist, you should have a regular cleaning every six months. These appointments might only take 60 minutes of your day, but they could mean the difference between having painful, damaged teeth or having a healthy smile. Schedule your next cleaning today by visiting NorthernVirginaDental.com or by calling 703-584-5996.
Think of regular dental cleanings like any other maintenance check. You wouldn’t let your vehicle run low on oil, waiting for something to break before taking it to a mechanic. Instead, you regularly change the oil, get it washed, and listen for noises or signs of wear. While dental professionals can repair damaged or broken teeth, regular dental cleanings also prevent these costly damages from happening in the first place. When Dr. Jelinek is examining a patient’s mouth, he often uses necessary X-rays and other diagnostic tests and tools to find budding cavities, signs of decay, or other dental problems not readily noticeable on the surface of
TastyThai Fried Rice
Sudoku
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
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1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
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4 cups broccoli, chopped to bite-size pieces
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Toppings of choice for serving (sliced green onions, sliced cucumber, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, Sriracha, etc.)
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5 cups jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened. 2. Add the mushrooms and broccoli. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until the broccoli is tender. 3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4. Finally, add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 3–4 minutes. 5. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the peanuts and soy sauce. 6. Serve garnished with your toppings.
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