Braces Behind Your Teeth?
The Pros and Cons of Lingual Braces
to catch on. For one, most dentists don’t offer them because they require specialized training to install, even more so than Invisalign. But an increasing number of orthodontists do have this specialized training and are qualified to install them.
Anyone who has had regular braces knows what a bother nightly brushing can be. You can imagine how much more difficult that same task would be behind your teeth, where no mirrors can help you. Lingual braces move the teeth more gradually, so you’d have them longer than regular braces or Invisalign. Unfortunately, some patients have noted increased discomfort and higher costs associated with lingual braces, too. Still, both lingual braces and Invisalign are on the rise due to their aesthetic benefits. In fact, if you asked most orthodontists what the fastest growing part of their business is, most would answer the same thing: adult braces. But which is better, Invisalign or lingual? You be the judge.
You’ve probably heard of Invisalign, the “invisible braces” made of clear plastic. They’re popular among adults wanting to avoid the whole “brace face” look. But you might not be aware of another kind of braces that aren’t invisible, per se — you just can’t see them. It makes sense that, somewhere in modern orthodontic history, someone eventually asked, “What if you could have braces behind your teeth?” Lingual braces are made of light metals, just like regular braces, but they face the tongue rather than the outside world. The technique has been around for upwards of 30 years, so you’re probably wondering: Why isn’t it more popular? Lingual braces are actually on the rise, but there are a few reasons it’s taken so long for them
Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
INGREDIENTS
Recipe inspired by eatingwell.com.
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¼ teaspoon salt 2 ½ cups water
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1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile (optional)
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2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 teaspoons lime juice ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in large pot. Add sweet potato and onion and cook until onion begins to soften. Add spices and salt and stir for 30 seconds. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 10- 12 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender. 2. Add beans, tomato, and lime juice. Increase heat and return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and serve.
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