
We are accepting new unwrapped toys for tots for our fourth year. We will be accepting toys through December 14th, 2019. Please bring joy to some child this holiday season!
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We are accepting new unwrapped toys for tots for our fourth year. We will be accepting toys through December 14th, 2019. Please bring joy to some child this holiday season!
Just Some Reminders…
The year has flown by, and the holidays will be here before we know it! With our schedules changing due to get-together’s, family coming into town, or work outings, we wanted to mention a few things that tend to get neglected this time of year!
Don’t forget to brush! Sometimes with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to fall into bed before doing your oral hygiene regimen at night! We get so exhausted, it’s easy to forget. Try to continue your brushing and flossing habit throughout the holidays, even if you’re getting to bed later, have company at your house, or travelling more.
There have been speculations that cranberries have properties that help prevent tooth decay. As it has been shown that the pigmentation in cranberries help prevent plaque formation on your teeth, which in turn helps prevent cavities, just keep in mind that cranberries are acidic and cranberry juice is typically full of sugar—both of which can tend to cause tooth decay! So again, remember your brushing and flossing techniques after having cranberries, or juice.
Keep your regular dental visits! During the holidays, we tend to ignore our diets a bit—eat more desserts, have a nightcap with friends or family—so it’s crucial to remain on your routine dental visits.
With the holidays approaching, it’s always good to have reminders, even for the simple things!
August is a great time for entertaining and grilling! Our team has put together our favorite summer recipes!
Vickie’s Watermelon Margarita
½ cup white sugar
½ water
3 strips orange zest
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
¾ cup white tequila
¼ cup lime juice
Salt or sugar for rimming glasses
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
Directions:
Katie’s Jalapeno Roll Ups
2 – 8oz. pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)
1 jar dried beef, chopped
2-3 tbsp. diced jalapenos (more if you like it hot)
1 pkg. larger flour tortilla shells
Directions:
Stacie’s Sausage Rotel Dip
1 lb. sausage
2 – 8oz. pkgs. cream cheese
1 – 10oz. can Rotel, with liquid drained out
Directions:
Sharon and Dr. Charles Norman’s Black Bean & Corn Salsa
2 – 15½ oz. cans Black Beans, rinsed and drained
2 large Tomatoes, seeded and chipped
½ cup “Medium” Salsa (any brand)
2 tbsp. fresh Cilantro or Parsley (optional)
1 tsp. Salt
1 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
1 – 14½ oz. can Yellow Corn, rinsed and drained
3 Green Onions, sliced
Juice of 1 Fresh Lime
1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ tsp. Pepper
1 Avocado, cut into chunks
Directions:
With the exception of the avocado, combine all ingredients in a glass bowl: black beans, tomatoes, medium salsa, cilantro, salt, red wine vinegar, yellow corn, green onions, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and pepper. Toss, cover and refrigerate. Just prior to serving, add avocado and gently toss mixture. May be served with corn chips, or as a chilled salad. Tastes best when prepared the day ahead.
Lisa’s Onion-Roasted Potatoes
1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
4 medium all-purpose potatoes, cut into large chunks (about 2 lbs.)
1/3 cup olive oil
Directions:
Mandy’s Summertime Orzo and Chicken
¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
Zora’s Tomato Zucchini Casserole
1½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. driel basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
¼ cup butter
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
¾ cup fine bread crumbs
Directions:
Chandler & Dr. Matt Norman’s BBQ Wings
Chicken Wings (whole portion, not just drumstick)
Chicken Spice Rub (Your choice)
Olive Oil
BBQ Sauce (Your choice, standard Kraft BBQ Sauce is good)
Red Pepper Flakes
Apple Cider Vinegar
Directions:
Michelle’s Margarita Cupcakes
Cupcakes
Tequila Glaze
Lime Frosting
Garnish
Cupcake Directions
2. Combine cake mix, margarita mix, egg whites, oil and lime zest, stirring until well mixed. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
3. Spoon batter into your lined cupcake pan, filling each liner approximately 2/3 of the way full.
4. Bake according to package directions, typically about 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glaze
Combine powdered sugar, water and tequila and stir well to create your glaze. You may need slightly more water to thin out the glaze so that you can brush it on to your cupcakes. Once your cupcakes have been removed from the oven and cooled for approx 5-10 minutes, brush a layer of glaze over the top of each. Allow them to cool completely.
Frosting
Combine butter and cream cheese in a bowl and mix with mixer until light and fluffy.
Add in your lime juice and green food coloring until desired shade is reached (remember it will lighten slightly when you add your powdered sugar).
Add in your powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the desired consistency has been reached (could be slightly less or more than five cups).
Frost each cupcake as desired. You can pipe on a ring of frosting and sprinkle with sugar and salt mixture, then finish frosting your cupcake, or frost your entire cupcake and sprinkle the sugar and salt mixture on top.
Due to the cream cheese in the frosting, it’s best to store these in the refrigerator.
It’s that time of year! We have so many delicious treats to indulge in and festivities to attend. Sweets and other goodies are one of the things people look forward to during the holiday season. You may have a family favorite recipe or enjoy the special holiday store baked goods. (See below for a Norman Dental favorite recipe.) Indulging on sugary foods can lead to cavities if you don’t take proper care of your teeth. Be merry this holiday season and enjoy your favorite sweets! Just be sure to take proper care of your teeth. Here are some tips to help you do that.
Use Straws
You can minimize the damage that sugary beverages do to your teeth by using a straw. Straws help reduce the amount of the beverage that comes in contact with your teeth. They also help prevent staining.
Chew Sugar Free Gum
Sugar free gum can actually protect your teeth from cavities. Chewing sugar-free gum can stimulate the production of saliva. Saliva naturally cleans your teeth and mouth. Chewing sugar-free gum can also help prevent the plaque in the mouth from creating extra acid. Furthermore, sugar-free gum can help balance the PH in the mouth.
Eat Your Snacks with a Meal
It is better to eat sugary foods as a part of a meal instead of eating them alone. More saliva is produced when you eat large meals, and this helps prevent food from sticking to your teeth. The saliva also helps neutralize acid. These acids can cause cavities.
Rinse Your Mouth Out
You can protect your teeth by rinsing your mouth out for 15 to 20 seconds after eating something acidic. This helps prevent the acid from attacking your teeth. It also helps stimulate saliva production. Rinsing your mouth out after eating something acidic will help protect your enamel.
Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is one of the most important things you can do to protect your teeth and prevent cavities. We recommend you brush at least twice a day for two minutes each time. Consider taking a travel toothbrush with you to holiday events so you can brush your teeth shortly after your meal. To give the saliva a chance to neutralize the acid in your mouth, we recommend you wait about 30 minutes after eating before you brush.
Norman Dental Favorite Holiday Recipe
Try this and tag us in your Facebook post when you upload a photo!
Recipe submitted by Vickie
12 oz. macaroni
¼ c. margarine
¼ c. flour
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
¾ tsp. dry mustard
3 ½ c. milk
5 c. cheese, grated
Cook macaroni and drain well. Melt butter, stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper. Stir until smooth; stir in milk and 4 cups cheese. Mix well. Add macaroni. Mix well. Pour in large casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.