Thinking about getting Invisalign
or braces? Are you worried about pain and discomfort? Going through orthodontic
treatment is a process that provides a lifetime of benefits however, requires
not only patience, but a little effort too. But, not to worry, discomfort is minimal and disappears before you would even know it, you just need to put in a little extra effort!
At Legler Orthodontics we
know that nothing feels better than an ice-cold smoothie to ease any type of mouth or throat tenderness. We have researched and tasted several different smoothies that not only feel refreshing and cool for your mouth and throat but also, promote healthy teeth, gums, and an overall well-being for your body. These smoothies will definitely put a smile on your face!
Before
we share these recipes, we want to stress that not all smoothies are created
equally. It is very easy to overload a smoothie with sugar and other unhealthy
ingredients without even realizing. While it may taste delicious, smoothies
like this can contribute to tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and an array of
other problems. Therefore, you make a smoothie to relieve soreness to then
create other issues that can easily be avoided. If you keep sugars and acids to
a minimum and include other ingredients that are good for mouth health, you are
in business! Some of these ingredients include:
Low Sugar Fruits- They add sweetness to smoothies without going
overboard. Berries, apples, pears, and bananas are always great options.
Yogurt with Little Sugar- teeth are essentially minerals so, the
calcium and phosphates in yogurt help rebuild teeth and strengthen them.
Tea- Polyphenols found in tea are good at controlling plaque and
bacteria.
Coconut Oil- Potent antibacterial properties are found in coconut
oil and as a result help to prevent cavities and other infections.
Ghee- This ingredient is a butter that is high in vitamins that
helps strengthen and re-mineralize teeth.
Overall,
smoothies help soreness, promote teeth and mouth health, and fill an empty
belly with nutrients and of course deliciousness. Here are some recipes that
are yum yum yummy and extremely healthy:
Healthy Mouth Smoothie
½ cup green tea
½ cup plain yogurt
1 tsp ghee
1 TBL of coconut oil
Banana, strawberries, raspberries,
and blackberries
Ice
Frozen Smoothie for Soreness
½ cup vanilla yogurt
Frozen peaches and blueberries
½ tsp cinnamon
2 TBL Lime juice
1 TBL honey
1 cup black tea
Ice
Citrus Smoothie
2 ½ cups low sugar pineapple
juice
2 ½ cups orange and grapefruit slices
1 banana
3 TBL honey
½ tsp cinnamon
Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup chocolate yogurt
2 whole medium sized cored
apples, yellow and red
1 banana
Organic peanut butter
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