Happy
Holidays from Orthodontics on Silver Lake!
At Orthodontics on Silver Lake, our orthodontist Dr. Steckel,
helps patients achieve their best smiles possible and supports them every
step of the way. Certain times of the year are more difficult than others when
it comes to eating braces-friendly food, and we know the holidays can be a
challenge, so our team put together our favorite braces-friendly holiday
recipes to share with you!
Foods to Avoid with Braces
Before we get to the delicious recipes, it’s
important to remember what foods to avoid as these can damage your orthodontic
appliances and result in unplanned appointments, additional costs and lengthier
treatment times.
- Cut chewy foods: Cut chewy foods into very small, swallow-size pieces
- Eat thinly sliced vegetables and fruit
- Avoid sticky foods: Bubble gum, jelly beans and sticky fruit snacks
- Avoid hard, crunchy foods: Hard candy and peanut brittle
- Limit sugary foods: Sweets and soft drinks that can cause tooth decay under the
appliances, so please brush and rinse after eating.
Cream Corn
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One of the things our patients miss the most around Thanksgiving
is corn on the cob! You can always use a knife to cut off the kernels, but if
you’re going to eat corn off the cob then you don’t want to miss this delicious
cream corn recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, combine the
corn, cream, salt, sugar, pepper and butter. Whisk together the milk and flour,
and stir into the corn mixture. Cook stirring over medium heat until the
mixture is thickened, and corn is cooked through. Remove from heat, and stir in
the Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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For patients who have recently had their braces put on or
tightened, eating can be uncomfortable for the first few days, so try our
creamy garlic mashed potatoes as a delicious side to enjoy at Thanksgiving
dinner.
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 6 ounces grated Parmesan
Directions
Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are
relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan, add the salt, and cover
with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to
maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.
Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.
Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.
Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving
Getting together with local friends and
family over delicious meals in Dover is one of our favorite parts of the
holidays. We also like to take the time to give thanks. Your orthodontist, Dr.
Stephanie Steckel, wanted to share with all of her patients what she’s thankful
for this season:
“Our
wonderful patients and families that trust us with their smiles, my
talented OSL team members that inspire me everyday and my wonderful family and
good health!”
Our Orthodontics
on Silver Lake team wishes all of our patients
a happy and safe holiday!
