Healthy Habits You Can Start Today
Create a Routine that Keeps You Smiling
you are a fan of sugary candy, choose ones you aren’t sucking on throughout the day so you avoid adding that constant sugar to your smile. Drinking plenty of water is also part of a healthy smile. VISIT YOUR DENTIST TWICE A YEAR. See your dentist every six months and as needed. Set up your appointments in advance and stick to them! CUT BACK ON OR GIVE UP SMOKING. Giving up a smoking habit is a great step toward better oral health. It’s different for everyone. For some, quitting cold turkey works. For others, they might need the help of friends and family. Talk to us and talk to your doctor when you need support. We’ll remind you that this is a goal you want to stick to! Take control of your health by taking small, positive steps each day, and see the results in the way you look and, most importantly, the way you feel. Talk to your team at Livingston Dental when you’re looking for support. We’re here for you, and we have some tips to help you on your journey!
When life gets busy or stressful, it can be easy to let healthy habits fall by the wayside. We get it — it’s not easy to follow all the “rules” that magazines and websites tell us are the “secrets” to the perfect life. That’s why sometimes it helps to start small. In fact, many smaller habits, like flossing every day and choosing water over soda, add up over time to help us stay healthier, feel better, and benefit our smile. Here are a few habits to make a part of your day. FLOSS ONCE A DAY. Start small with the goal to floss daily. It’s two extra minutes in the morning or night. It can be before or after you brush, just as long as you floss once a day — once a day is the key.
BRUSH TWICE A DAY FOR 2 MINUTES. Once you’ve hit that goal, make sure you’re brushing two times a day for two minutes. It keeps your mouth clean and healthy and keeps bacteria at bay. CHOOSE SUGAR-FREE GUM. Reducing your sugar intake is part of a healthy diet. Find sugar-free gum, and if
Puzzle Time! Sticky and Sweet Pork ‘Ribs’ Ingredients Inspired by Bon Appétit
• 1/2 cup chili oil • 1/3 cup oyster sauce • 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil • 5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, flattened • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 tbsp molasses
• 2 heads garlic, cloves separated • 3 thumbs ginger, chopped • 1 cup hoisin sauce • 3/4 cup fish sauce • 2/3 cup honey • 2/3 cup rice wine
Directions
1. In a blender, purée garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, honey, rice wine, chili oil, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. 2. Reserve and chill 1 1/2 cups for later use. 3. In a bag, add the remaining mixture and pork shoulder. Marinate for at least 8 hours. 4. Using a convection plate on the grill, cook pork until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 140–145 F. 5. In a large saucepan, simmer brown sugar, molasses, and reserved marinade for 6–8 minutes. 6. Baste the pork with the brown sugar glaze for 2 minutes before serving.
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