Love cookies but hate the guilt? Then stop feeling guilty and indulge the cookie monster inside you with these healthy and delicious cookies! Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup uncooked quick oats ¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with […]
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Keeping a Clean Toothbrush Routine [infographic]
As many as 10 million microbes can live on your toothbrush at a time. Because one of the main purposes of a toothbrush is to remove bacteria from your mouth, it’s important to know how to keep a clean toothbrush routine:
3 Reasons Your Teeth Love Turkey Day
Family, fellowship and food are just a few of the reasons why we love Thanksgiving. While the food may be flowing at the Turkey Day table, the smiles are too! Believe it or not, your teeth love Thanksgiving just as much as you. Here are the top 3 reasons your teeth love Turkey Day: Pumpkins. Pumpkins […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup buttermilk 3 large egg whites ¼ cup canned pumpkin 2 tbsp sugar-free maple-flavor syrup 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp oil Nuts such as walnuts or pecans (optional) Cooking spray Directions Mix the […]
Pack a Mouth-healthy Lunch Your Child Will Actually Eat
School’s been in session for a month and you’ve finally gotten back into a rhythm. After you’ve double-checked your children’s homework, you’re likely to start prepping the next day’s lunch. Are you loading that lunchbox with tooth-friendly foods? While we know daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are essential to a healthy smile, nutrition […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: Sugar-free Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients 1 large egg 1 cup Splenda (or other artificial sweetener) 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter 1 tsp water Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use an electric mixer to beat the egg, Splenda, baking powder, and vanilla together for about a minute. Add peanut butter and […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: Dark Chocolate Kiwi Pops
These delicious kiwi popsicles are a healthy way to indulge your sweet tooth on a hot Arizona day! Ingredients 6 large kiwis, peeled and cut into rounds that are ⅓” to ½” thick 1 cup dark chocolate chips ¼ cup coconut oil Lollipop sticks Directions Insert a lollipop stick through the edge of each kiwi […]
3 Refreshing & Guilt-free Summer Drinks to Try
June in Arizona can be tortuous if you’re not sitting by the pool with an ice-cold drink! Even though a Long Island Ice Tea or Tom Collins might be calling your name, why not try something new and exotic? Your friends will love you and your waistline and teeth will thank you! Farmers Market Margarita […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: Chicken Waldorf Salad
This chicken salad recipe is easy to make with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. If you use rotisserie chicken, keep in mind that it’s salty and omit the salt in the dressing. Ingredients 1/3 cup mayo 1/3 cup plain yogurt 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp salt 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 1 medium […]
Mouth Healthy Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients 4 cups broccoli florets 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp olive oil ¾ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2½ Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place broccoli florets in a bowl, then drizzle […]
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