Signature Smiles - February 2022

Signature Smiles - February 2022

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HERE’S WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON THIS YEAR The Home of Anxiety-Free Dentistry Our Team’s Goals for 2022!

FEBRUARY 2022

Ciara (Elyria EFDA) Write more, appreciate each day, and find positivity

Wendi (Streetsboro Hygienist) Work on my flexibility

Sara (Streetsboro EFDA) Get organized and include the family

Paula (Brunswick Hygienist) Be the best grandma I can be!

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Therese (Streetsboro Hygienist) Get a porcupine puffer fish and name him Dumpling

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3 FRIDGE HACKS

To Bring Peace to Your Kitchen

We all have our favorite ways to organize, but there may be one thing you’re organizing completely incorrectly: your refrigerator. It’s not just about aesthetics! A properly organized fridge can prevent food from spoiling, help you find items faster, and allow you to store more. Try these tips for fridge success. STORE PRODUCE PROPERLY. There are a lot of myths surrounding what you should or shouldn’t do to properly store your produce, but there are a few basics you can abide by. For starters, store your fruits and vegetables separately. Fruits emit a gas that can cause vegetables to spoil faster. Furthermore, store these products near the front of your fridge or in a place where you will regularly notice them. This will encourage you to use the products faster — and prevent you from forgetting about them. REMOVE PRODUCTS FROM PACKAGING. Individually wrapped products make packing lunches easy, but they can be a hassle to store in the fridge when kept inside bulky boxes. Instead, line up your yogurts, string cheese, hummus, juice boxes, sodas, and other individually wrapped products along the shelves of your fridge or in refrigerator bins. This will eliminate the clutter of the packaging from your fridge and provide more space.

Pro Tip: For a more eco-friendly option, stop buying individually packaged items! Opt for bulk or larger products instead and measure out serving sizes into small glass or reusable containers. Arrange these like you would the other products! INVEST IN REFRIGERATOR BINS. Storage bins for your fridge are all the rage right now, and there might be a reason for that. Refrigerator bins are clear and rigid in shape, which means items store and organize easier in your fridge.

You can fill one with yogurt, another with eggs, and a third with fruit without worrying how the shapes of these products will fit into your fridge space. This allows you to have more control over your refrigerator. If you want to get more out of your fridge, check out the manual! It will include proper ways to utilize your refrigerator storage and settings.

Show Your Teeth Some Love 5 TIPS FOR HEALTHY TEETH

BRIGHTEN YOUR SMILE. There is no better feeling than showing off a confident smile. One way to help brighten your smile is by doing some form of whitening. Our office offers a few different whitening options: take home and in-office whitening are available. Once all restorative work is complete, any of our hygienists can answer any questions you may have about whitening. QUIT SMOKING. Smoking is not only bad for your breath, but it also stains your teeth and is bad for your overall health. People who use tobacco are two times more likely to develop gum disease than someone who doesn't. Tobacco use can also increase your chances of getting oral cancer. SCHEDULE REGULAR DENTAL VISITS. Going to the dentist more regularly not only helps you form a good relationship with your doctor/hygienist, but it also helps keep your

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and that means we'll be spending our money on the best gifts, prettiest flowers, and the most delicious chocolates. How about this year we give our teeth a little TLC instead? Here are five easy ways you can love your teeth this year.

FIX YOUR CAVITIES. Cavities can be contagious! Cavity-causing bacteria can spread to another person by something as simple as sharing a fork or a drink. Brushing two times each day for 2 minutes and flossing every day will keep the bacteria at bay. Don't be the nice person who shares their cavities this Valentine's Day. Call our office to schedule any restorative work you may need done! AVOID BAD BREATH. Bacteria is a big component of bad breath, so regular habits like brushing and flossing are especially important. About 90% of bad breath comes from the bacteria on our tongues, so cleaning your tongue is just as important as brushing and flossing. You can also keep your breath minty fresh by using over-the-counter antimicrobial mouthwashes or chewing sugarless gum.

mouth at its best all year long. At routine visits you can discuss any concerns you may be having, and this gives us a chance to offer advice about keeping your smile fresh. If you have not been in to see us in a while, call to schedule a dental checkup and cleaning so we can get you back on track!

–Katlynne Baker, RDH

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Dr. Omar Salameh Personal: Help establish a weekly community educational program for the youth Professional: Improve my skills with the new technology and digital workflow to improve our efficiency with dental implants at Signature Smiles

Keylon (Streetsboro EFDA) Continuing my efforts to earn my bachelor's degree in marketing/advertising. I currently have 40 credit hours, and I've already enrolled in Franklin University online. COVID-19 knocked me out of sync in 2020 and now I'm ready to dive back into education and hopefully earn my degree by 2024.

Maddie (Marketing & HR Assistant) Train my dog

Baked Feta Pasta AKA Viral TikTok Pasta! Inspired by Delish.com

OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST

This viral TikTok pasta has you covered for Valentine’s Day!

INGREDIENTS • 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 shallot, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt, to taste • Red pepper flakes, to taste • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 8-oz block of feta cheese

• 10 oz pasta of choice • Lemon zest to taste

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In a large pan, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and thyme. 3. Place the cheese block in the center of the pan and bake for 40 minutes. 4. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. 5. When the tomato and feta cheese mixture is done, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, and lemon zest, stirring until completely combined.

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Our Team’s Goals for 2022!

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Properly Organize Your Fridge

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Show Your Teeth Some Love

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Our Patients Say It Best

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Make TikTok Pasta for Your Sweetheart!

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Swap Fish for These Substitutes!

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Other Ways to Get Your Omega-3s If you made New Year’s resolutions for your health, there's a good chance "eat better" is on the list, including adding more omega-3s to your diet. These fatty acids have a whopping 17 health benefits, such as fighting heart disease and Alzheimer's — that’s probably why doctors often recommend them. Here are some substitutions to consider. 1. You can add chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts to your meals to get the needed nutrients. They are great additions to granola, oatmeal, salads, smoothies, or when mixed with milk or yogurt. You can even put them on toast with peanut butter.

Omega-3s have a ton of functions. For example, they create a phospholipid layer of cell membranes to help give cells structure. There are a lot of these fatty acids in your brain and eyes, and they are critical for the cognitive development of babies, as well. Omega-3s can also improve your heart health by reducing the amount of inflammation you experience.

2. Edamame and kidney beans are also good substitutions. Boil or steam edamame and put them in your salads or side dishes. Kidney beans are a popular side dish as well and can be used in curries, stews, or rice. 3. If you’re looking for new cooking oil, soybean oil can replace vegetable or olive oil. You can also use it as a salad dressing. 4. Eating mixed greens such as kale and spinach is beneficial as well. These greens can be sautéed with soybean oil for even more benefits. 5. If you need more of an omega-3 boost or are experiencing high levels of inflammation, there are supplements you can explore like krill oil, cod liver oil, fish oil, and algae oil.

Just as omega-3s are important for the

beginning of life, they’re equally important to help you maintain good health throughout your life as well. The most popular source of omega-3s is fish; so what if you don't like the taste of seafood or have an allergy?

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