Red, White & Blue Skewers

Red, White & Blue Skewers

This recipe comes from Dental Plans.com.  The Fourth of July is this week and we're all thinking of red, white, and blue ways to celebrate. We picked up a healthy and easy-to-prepare treat over at Skinny Taste that is both festive and delicious! Try these Red, White & Blue Fruit Skewers with Cheesecake Yogurt Dip.

Ingredients for Skewers

• 14 oz angel food cake, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 72-84 medium strawberries (about 3.5 lbs), stems removed
• 1 pint of blueberries
• 24 to 28 skewers

Ingredients for Dip

• 4 oz '1/3 less fat' cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup raw sugar

Directions

• For the dip, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well until sugar dissolves.
• Alternate 3 strawberries and 2 pieces of cake on each skewer. Finish each skewer with 3 blueberries.
• Refrigerate skewers and dip until ready eating.

Don't forget to brush and floss as you would after enjoying it!

June Oral Health Month: Coloring Sheet Fun

When was the last time you actually sat down and talked about oral health as a family? We give a lot of time and attention to schoolwork, housework, sports, and activities. We all want successful, well-rounded children, and sometimes it is easy to overlook the "why" in what we teach our children. 

Spending a little time educating them with the "why" of oral health care puts them in a position of being able to choose for themselves on how and when to care for their teeth as they grow older. Neglect often results in the negative consequence of a cavity, bleeding gums, or mouth sores. We want to do all we can to avoid those problems, but when we offer an explanation of what can happen when they don't care for their mouths, they can have "buy-in" with their own health care. This month we will be offering several tools to help you teach your family about great oral healthcare tips. 

Here is a fun coloring sheet that can kick off the topic of "why" it is important to care for your teeth. 

Printable link: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/oral-health-month-2016

June - Oral Health Month: Tooth Brushing Calendar

Hang this chart in your bathroom to give your child a visual cue to aid in regular toothbrushing habits. It is a great idea to reward them at the end of the month for their hard efforts. We would suggest not making it a sugary treat, but something like quality time with a parent or grandparent, a new toothbrush, etc. 

Printable link: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/oral-health-month-2016

June - Oral Health Month: How to Brush

Take a few minutes to sit down with your child and review the proper techniques of toothbrushing. Making oral hygiene a family affair yields many benefits. A healthy mouth is one that keeps on giving for years to come. 

Printable link: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/oral-health-month-2016

June eNewsletter is Here!

Stay safe and healthy this summer! 

We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.