5 FOODS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
AND HELP MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SMILE
CELERY Though it doesn’t contain any nutrients that will specifically benefit your teeth, chewing celery can actually clean your teeth and massage your gums, all while helping your mouth produce more saliva that neutralizes bacteria. STRAWBERRIES While these tasty red berries are highly acidic, they’re still good for your teeth and gums because they contain malic acid, a natural whitening agent for your enamel. Eating strawberries regularly can actually help you keep your teeth free of stains! SALMON This fish is packed with both vitamin D and calcium, which help keep your teeth strong and
The best “secret” to continued dental health is to do what your dentist recommends every time you have a checkup: Brush twice a day, floss regularly, and don’t eat too many sugary foods. However, if you want to give your dental health an extra edge without adding steps to your routine, you can actually improve your dental health while you eat. All you need to do is incorporate some of the following foods into your diet! CHEESE Like many dairy products, cheese is full of calcium and phosphate, which strengthen teeth and bones. At the same time, it can balance the pH level in your mouth, neutralizing harmful acids and preventing cavities and tooth decay.
healthy. Vitamin D enables your body to more effectively absorb calcium, while calcium itself helps you maintain healthy teeth and gums. CARROTS You can get many of the same benefits of brushing your teeth from eating carrots — but that doesn’t mean you should eat carrots in place of brushing your teeth! Like celery, chewing carrots massages your gums. Plus, they’re rich in keratin, which fights plaque, and vitamin A, which strengthens tooth enamel. By eating some of these foods (or all of them!), along with brushing and flossing regularly, you can ensure that your smile stays fresh and healthy for years to come!
SLOW COOKER SQUASH, KALE, AND SAUSAGE SOUP
This month’s Need-to-Know is extra exciting to us: WE’RE REMODELING! The remodel was supposed to take place the first two weeks of October, but as these things go, it’s been delayed. We’re working out the kinks, but it’s going to be so worth it. Did you know there is extra space at the back of our office building that’s just dirt? It’s true! It’s just completely unfinished space, including a dirt floor. But not for long because part of our remodel is expanding into that space! We’ll have another treatment room to accommodate more patients in Dr. Brooks’ schedule, a beautiful new lobby and reception area, fully updated treatment rooms and a bathroom, and our staff is getting a new break room with space for a full-size fridge. (That was their main request — an upgrade from the mini fridge, haha!) We can’t wait to show you! We’ll keep you posted, but thanks to everyone who’s already shown so much excitement for us and been so supportive and encouraging. OCTOBER’S NEED-TO-KNOW
This healthy, savory soup is the perfect lunch for a cool fall day.
INGREDIENTS •
1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Italian seasoning 3 cups kale, chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
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4 Italian chicken sausages, sliced to bite-size pieces
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6 cloves garlic
1 onion, chopped
6–7 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, then remove from the pot and set aside. 2. Add garlic and onion to the pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper. Sauté 8 minutes. 3. In a slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables, sausage, chicken broth,
and seasonings. Cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes. 4. Open the pot and add the kale. Cook another 20 minutes, then add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Cook 10 more minutes, then serve and enjoy!
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