How to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Love the ooey goodness of homemade brownies? Is it a necessity to pick up a few extra candies from the checkout lane of the grocery store? Always pack a few cookies in your lunch bag to much on during the day? Sweets are definitely a part of our culture, and while it’s okay for many of us to enjoy sugar-based goodies in moderation, too much sugar spikes insulin levels, which may cause us to store excess fat. Excess sugar also contributes to tooth decay. However, it is possible to enjoy a sweet life and also maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few tips for some on-the-go snacks:

Accessorize Your Fruits: Fruits contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants. Create a quick and easy dessert with fruits: sprinkle cinnamon, dabble honey, or blend with yogurt. The combination of the juicy fruit with the savory treat will make for a scrumptious snack or dessert.

Freeze Your Fruits: Frozen fruits can dramatically change the texture of a fruit and make for a great summer snack.

Substitute Candy for Energy: While candy bars are easy for us to grab on the go, they are loaded with more sugar than our body likes. It is possible to enjoy a quick snack and also stay healthy. Check out the energy bar section of your grocery store next time you are shopping. Look for the energy bars that are low in sugar or contain lots of fruit. Try to avoid energy bars with artificial ingredients, and go for all-natural or organic ones, which are much easier for our bodies to consume.

Go Dark: If chocolate is a must, then substitute a few pieces of dark chocolate for milk chocolate. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants and has a rich taste. Look for dark chocolates combined with dried fruit or nuts to add a little more nutrition to your day.

Welcome to Affleck Dental

Welcome to Affleck Dental! We’re eager to give you a brief tour of our office. Let’s start outside.

 

 

 

Looks cozy, doesn’t it? We put a lot of effort into maintaining this homey, vintage building to preserve the charm of the neighborhood and to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Come on inside!

 

Our lobby is planned, furnished and decorated to be true to the building’s original style while providing a warm, relaxed, stress-free environment for your brief wait to see Dr. Affleck. Here our outgoing receptionist greets you and invites you to take it easy with a magazine in a comfortable chair.

This is what our exam rooms look like. Here Dr. Affleck will see you and perform a free consultation or whatever service brings you to our office today: dental hygiene, dentures, crowns, veneers, bridges, whitening or another of our many procedures. As you can see, it is well-lit and efficiently arranged so we can serve you without interruption. Its state-of-the-art tools and fixtures help us provide you with the best care possible. The design is relaxing and roomy, with plenty of space and seating so you can bring along a family member for support or to help make decisions about your dental care.

How to make brushing fun for kids!

Children who brush their teeth properly not only enjoy good dental health in childhood, but they establish habits early on that contribute to a lifelong well-being. So, how do you get children to brush correctly? Make it fun!

1.       Brush Side-By-Side: When the family consistently brushes their teeth together, it becomes part of their important daily ritual, giving children a sense of belonging and shared fun. Brushing side-by-side can also extend precious parent-child time.

2.       Track and Reward: A funny, motivational poster or calendar with places for stickers to commemorate each brushing can make a game out of oral hygiene. Posters can be handmade by the family, downloaded and printed for free, or purchased commercially. A healthy reward when the poster is full adds to the fun.

3.       Two Minute Tunes: Brushing time seems short when a child gets to listen to two minutes of their favorite music. You can sing a two-minute song, put on their favorite two-minute track or use a toothbrush or a free brushing timer app that plays two-minutes tunes. There’s even a Bluetooth-enabled brush available that plays music for them while it tracks oral hygiene for you and your dentist.

4.       Fun Tools: A toothbrush that seems more like a toy than a dental instrument can make brushing seem like playtime. Children can pick out a brush in their favorite color or they might select one shaped like their favorite character. And, toothpaste in their favorite flavor makes brushing as sweet as dessert.

For more tips on proper dental health for you and your children, call Affleck Dental!