We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Baby Wells! Two weeks from now Dr. Jennifer and her husband Zach plan to welcome their little baby girl and we could not be more excited! Her name has been a well kept secret and Dr. Jennifer will reveal her name after she is born. In the meantime, we do know her initials! W is for Wells but can you help us guess the rest?

We have some of the best patients around and we appreciate your care and support during Dr. Jennifer’s pregnancy. Many of you have inquired about her maternity leave and we want to assure you that our patient care is a top priority. Dr. Jennifer will begin her maternity leave on December 11^th and will return on January 29^th. While Dr. Jennifer is at home with her newborn baby, she has selected two great Dentists to care for our patients until she returns. We thank you for your continued support during this new and exciting transition!

With the holidays approaching I wanted to share a recipe for one of our favorite classic recipes! A tradition for Thanksgiving meals… Sweet Potato Pie! I stumbled across this recipe while watching “The Chew”. This recipe looked mouthwatering, so I had to try it for myself!

Sweet Potato Pie ǀ Serving: 6 ǀ Cook time: 2+ hr

Ingredients:

• 1/2 recipe Carla’s Pie Dough (http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/Carla-Hall-Pie-Crust) Or substitute store bought pie dough
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed, plus more to taste)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• For the Sweet Potato Pie:
• Place sweet potatoes on lined sheet pan and put into oven. Bake, turning once, until very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half and scrape the flesh into a 1-quart measuring cup. Discard skins. This should yield about 2 1/2 cups packed sweet potato flesh.
• Raise the oven temperature to 425º F.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll crust to a 10-inch circle. Place into a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish. Fold the edges under and crimp. Cover with plastic and place in freezer for 15 minutes to set.
• Line the frozen dough with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until dry and set, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil with the weights and bake the dough until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Remove and allow to cool completely, then place on a baking sheet pan.
• Transfer the sweet potato to a large bowl and add the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, salt, butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Beat with a heavy whisk until smooth. Taste and add more sugar to taste. Add eggs and whisk until fully incorporated. Pour into the pie crust and spread evenly.
• Bake until the top is golden brown and the filling has puffed and set, about 40 minutes.

I can’t wait to cook this for our Thanksgiving dinner and I hope your family will enjoy it as much as we did! What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes? Head over to our Facebook profile and share your photos and recipes with us!

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Sensitive teeth? You’re not alone

If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you’re not alone!

A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people experience tooth sensitivity.

Sensitivity can be caused by the following dental issues:

• Worn tooth enamel from using a hard toothbrush and using a hard grip while brushing aggressively.
• Tooth erosion due to highly acidic foods and beverages.
• Tooth decay, worn leaky fillings and broken teeth that expose the dentin of your tooth.
• Gum recession that leaves your root surface exposed.
• Grinding your teeth at night.
• Post dental treatment sensitivity – common, but temporary, especially with procedures such as crowns, fillings and tooth bleaching.

Treatment at home:

• Limit diet and intake of anything that may trigger sensitivity
• Drink water after eating or drinking anything acidic
• Use a soft bristle toothbrush, and do not over brush
• Incorporate a sensitive toothpaste in your oral hygiene routine
• Visit your Dentist for recommendations and possible in-office treatment

Don’t let sensitive teeth keep you from the foods and drinks you love most! There is always a solution and we are here to help! Call our office today and together we can make a difference in your dental health!

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