By now we have all heard about “superfoods” that are great for our bodies and overall health, but what about foods that are good for teeth? The American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry recently released a pamphlet about eating for dental health. This pamphlet includes a list of teeth-related superfoods and recipes using them. For instance, did you know that cheese is anticariogenic? Cheese contains lactic acid which helps prevent tooth decay. Here are some other tooth-power edibles:
Broccoli: forms an acid-resistant film on teeth that can help prevent enamel erosion.
Celery: activates saliva production which assists in cleansing food particles from the teeth and dilutes sugars or acids in the mouth. Chewing celery also massages the gums.
Kiwi: pack more Vitamin C than any other fruit. A lack of Vitamin C can break down the collagen network in your gums, making them tender and more susceptible to bacteria and gum disease.
Lemon: a natural “whitener” and assists with pH balance in the body.
Stevia: a natural sweetener that does not have an “acid effect” on your teeth like sugar.
Wasabi: a Japanese version of horseradish, which contains compounds called isothiocyanates to arrest bacteria growth.
Here’s a recipe using some of the ingredients from above!
Broccoli with Wasabi Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli, about 3 stalks,
organic preferred
Directions:
Wash and trim broccoli, peeling the fibrous
material from stems
Slice the stems diagonally into bite-size pieces,
and the flowerets into medium size bites.
Bring several inches of water to boil in a
vegetable steamer, and steam broccoli until
tender crisp, approximately 8 minutes.
Place steamed broccoli into a serving bowl,
serve with Wasabi Sour Cream sauce.
Serving Size:
Makes approximately 6, ½ cup servings
Wasabi Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
¼ cup sour cream
1 – 2 teaspoons wasabi powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
6 drops stevia
2 Tablespoons water
Directions:
In a small bowl, blend the wasabi powder with
water. Add salt, stevia and sour cream, mixing
well to blend flavors. If desired, add more
wasabi for extra heat.
Serve immediately, refrigerate for several days.
Serving Size:
6 servings, approximately 1 Tablespoon each
April 9, 2012
March Madness is over! A big thanks to everyone who participated. We are happy to announce the following patients as our winners:
1st place: Sonicare Toothbrush and custom whitening goes to Rebecca S.
2nd place: 4 Brewers tickets go to Kristina A.
3rd place: Bartolotta gift card goes to Gretchen S.
4th place: Jose’s Blue Sombrero gift cards go to Robert K.
April 6, 2012
Do you like to make your own cakes, or do you go the store and buy them premade? Well, if you’re a cake buying connoisseur and haven’t given making and decorating your own a shot, try this next time you need a cake!
First, bake your favorite cake recipe (a boxed mix will do just fine). Divide a batch of frosting in two, and spread half of the frosting on the baked cake. Divide the other half of frosting into 3 separate bowls and tint different colors using food coloring.
Grab 3 new or very clean paintbrushes, a willing child participant, and your tinted frosting and start painting the cake!
Let your imagination do the work!
What a beautiful, fun, and creative way to personalize a cake for that special person. Be sure to take lots of pictures, because your artwork will get eaten!
March 26, 2012
Think twice before fibbing about your age. Your smile might give away the truth! When you look in the mirror, do you see a youthful smile full of white, shiny teeth? Or, do you see broken down fillings and coffee stains? In general, the younger you are, the brighter your smile is. So, next time you visit our office, ask your Hygienist or Dentist how you can have a more youthful smile. We offer invisalign, various whitening options, and even cosmetic restorations. Take a look at one of our very own “Before and After” smile makeovers!
March 14, 2012
This recipe comes straight from my kitchen. I feel like I finally perfected beef stew and I’m ready to share it with the world. The ingredients may seem a little strange, but believe me, they all work very well together. Make this instead of the same old corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s day this year!
2lbs beef stew meat
2 cups of carrots, sliced thick (or baby carrots)
1lb small red or yellow potatoes, cut into halves or quarters
1 large onion, diced
1 large stalk of celery, sliced
1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix
1 packet of McCormick Brown Gravy mix
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
water
Directions:
1. Throw everything in the crock pot, then add the water until the vegetables are just barely covered. Stir.
2. Turn on low for eight hours.
3. Serve with warm, crusty bread.
A few things…if you like a thicker broth, I’d add an extra can of cream of mushroom or use the large size can. You can also add any vegetables you like. I added turnips to mine, which are visible in the picture, although it turns out that I like them less than I thought I did.
January 31, 2012
As a dental office that has been established for 25 years, we take pride in our practice and our patients. We are blessed to have had you with us for many of these years, and have been adding many more of you as we grow to our full potential. The best way to find any provider of service is by word of mouth. If you are happy with your services here, spread the word! If any of your adult friends and family schedule to see us as a new patient, we will send you a token of appreciation. This month we are sending out Carrabba’s gift cards. Thank you for your continued confidence.
Sincerely,
Your Entire Elmbrook Staff
December 28, 2011
We are blessed to have a team of wonderful dentists and a supporting staff to match. We rely on our current patients to spread the word about our services and performance to the surrounding community. If you have thoughts you would like to share about the time you have spent with us in the office, we would love for you to leave a review! These reviews help us to make changes where it is necessary and continue to do the things that we do well.
Reviews can be submitted through Google, or through our Demandforce program. The links below will take you to each of these pages. Thank you for your continued confidence.
Google: http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&gs_upl=1896l5676l0l6634l18l8l0l8l8l2l690l3128l2-2.2.3.1l14l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1152&bih=775&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=brookfield+dentist&fb=1&gl=us&hq=dentist&hnear=0x880506dd510b5b6b:0xf370e7d69487c16b,Brookfield,+WI&cid=5300788124573489867&ei=w2X7Tu_0CKbe0QHGxJAS&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=placepage-link&resnum=4&ved=0CGsQ4gkwAw
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December 2, 2011
Congratulations to Katie B. from Oconomowoc for being the winner drawn in our Hunger Task Force food drive!
Check back with us next November for another great prize for a good cause!
October 13, 2011
On Friday, October 7th, Nikki and her husband Nick welcomed their second son into their family. Gavin Thomas was born weighing 8lbs 9oz. He and his parents are healthy and doing well. 
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