Now that I have braces, what can I eat? Brodsky Orthodontics Explain

You just got braces and the Brodsky Orthodontics has informed you that over the next several months you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing?

Luckily, there was someone else wondering the same thing when she first got braces! Brenda Waterman, 13, decided she was going to find a way to have her cake and eat it too, so she created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care! Her cookbook, “The Braces Cookbook: Recipes you (and your Orthodontist) will Love,” gives patients a variety of delicious recipes, safe to eat with braces; plus additional tips and advice for packing lunches, what to eat at parties, and braces-friendly restaurant dishes! There’s even a section with tips for dealing with the soreness that can occur when your braces or appliance are adjusted. Enjoy the foods you love – even with braces!
Here is a delicious, sneak peek recipe from “The Braces Cookbook:”

Wonderful Waffles

Forget the recipe that came with your waffle iron – this recipe will redefine fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The secret to delicious waffles is letting the batter "sit" for five minutes before pouring into the waffle iron. Top cooked waffles with syrup, jam, fresh fruit or even whip cream. Makes about 5 servings!

Preheat your waffle iron according to the directions. You may want to lightly spray it with vegetable oil before heating.
•3 cups flour
•2 Tbl + 2 tsp baking powder
•1 tsp salt
•2 Tbl sugar
•4 cups milk
•4 eggs
•1/2 cup vegetable oil

In a large bowl, whisk (or use electric mixer on low) together all ingredients. Let batter sit for about five minutes to activate the baking powder.

When waffle iron is ready, pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto each of the four squares (experiment with your iron – you don't want the batter overflowing). Gently close the cover and set your timer as the manufacturer suggests. Do not lift the cover while they bake. When done, carefully lift one edge with a flat spatula and pull the waffle away from the iron. Keep waffles warm on a plate under a clean dishtowel while the others bake.

Enjoy this braces-friendly treat! From Brodsky Orthodontics

Keeping you safe this cold & flu season, from Brodsky Orthodontics

Traditionally cold and flu season starts in Fall, but this year it seems to have started much earlier and with the number of patients canceling appointments because of flu and H1N1 symptoms our office is taking additional precautions to help prevent the spread of germs.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, we give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our office at all times as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces.

For the protection of other patients, our doctors and our staff, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.

Maintaining and protecting oral hygiene equipment is also important this flu season. To protect your toothbrush from bacteria follow these steps:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace toothbrush after every cold or flu or every 3-4 months when bristles appear worn

Hope this helps! Stay healthy!

--Brodsky Orthodontics

Drs. Brodsky want to know: How was your Halloween?

November is here, and—believe it or not—we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before we forget about the spooky month that just wrapped up, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun?

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way! We hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! Also, what are you up to this month? Anything exciting happening in your life? If so, we’d love to hear all about it.

Before you go: Have you been in for a checkup lately? It’s important that you see your dentist as well as visiting our doctors. If you have questions about your orthodontic treatment or just want some general information, give us a call or stop by for a visit!

From Drs. Brodsky and team.

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Thank you and have a great rest of the week!

--Brodsky Orthodontics Team

The Myths and Facts of Orthodontics -- From Drs. Brodsky

There are quite a few myths about orthodontists circulating around. Before you buy into those myths, you should get the facts! We here at Brodsky Orthodontics came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontists, check them out today!

http://www.braces.org/mythsandfacts/index.cfm

Hope this helps,

--Drs. Joel and Charles Brodsky and staff

A Spooky Good Time At Brodsky Orthodontics

Halloween is right around the corner and that means lots of tricks and treats for our patients! This year we are turning our office into a Haunted House Maze on Thursday October 29th from 6:00-7:30pm. Both doctors will be dressed up and scaring patients in the haunted maze. Outside of the haunted house (in our parking lot), we will have a few different Halloween games for all of our patients to participate in. Many great prizes and gift certificate will be given out to the winners.


During the month of October we also have our Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. All patients can participate and judging has three different age groups for MOST CREATIVE and FAVORITE HALLOWEEN THEME. Bring your pumpkin into the office before October 28th and receive 2 Rewards Points. You can either use a real pumpkin or a plastic one.



Real pumpkins can only be PAINTED and cannot have anything poking into them. NO LEAKERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Gluing onto a real pumpkin is acceptable. Plastic pumpkins can be cut and embellished. Judging will take place on October 29th at NOON and winners will be announced at our Halloween Event. If you would like your pumpkin back for Halloween, please pick it up on October 29th at our Haunted House.

This is a fun event for every age. We hope to see you there!




--Brodsky Orthodontics

National Dental Hygiene Month

Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? Fall is here, and Halloween is coming soon, but now it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene.

All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats can damage your teeth and braces too! Did you know sour candies can be acidic to your teeth, and actually wear down the enamel that protects them? This can cause tooth decay and cavities! After eating these candies, be sure to wash your mouth out with water, drink milk or eat a few slices of cheese. These will help neutralize the acid in your mouth (wait at least one hour before brushing your teeth with toothpaste, as this can actually increase the effects of acid on your teeth)

Besides cavities and tooth decay, many people do not realize that good oral health and hygiene are important to your overall health too! Research is discovering the connection between periodontal disease and other major health concerns, such as heart disease! Therefore, it is important to maintain a good oral hygiene routine: see your dentist every six months, brush and floss daily and use an antibacterial mouthwash.

Make a resolution to improve your oral health for October, the National Dental Hygiene Month!

--Brodsky Orthodontics