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Tooth-Friendly Recipe 1: Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

Tooth-Friendly Recipe 1: Garlic Sweet Potato Mash

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After visiting the orthodontist to get braces on the teeth, you might not want to eat a lot of solid foods as there could be a slight discomfort from the pressure of the brackets and the wires. A tooth friendly recipe that can be enjoyed in various ways is a garlic sweet potato mash. It doesn’t take long to prepare, and you can add a few other items to the dish to give it different flavors.

The first thing that you want to do is gather fresh sweet potatoes. Boil the sweet potatoes so that they can easily be mashed in a bowl. You can also bake them with a little butter and brown sugar if you want a different consistency and to lock in more of the flavors.

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By the Way, I’m Wearing the Smile You Gave Me

By the Way, I’m Wearing the Smile You Gave Me

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The Gift of a Smile

Making somebody smile is one of the best gifts we can give. And one of the easiest ways to make somebody smile is to simply smile at them first! But being ashamed of your smile makes it hard to express and spread joy.

Team Demas Orthodontics wants to help you wear a smile with pride. Watertown teen braces experts can treat children and adults. With treatment options available for children, teens, and adults, there’s something for everybody at Team Demas. Wear your Watertown smile with pride thanks to the specialists at Team Demas.

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Smiling Is My Favorite Exercise

Smiling Is My Favorite Exercise

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Think of Smiling as an Exercise

The benefits of exercise are more than just physical. We know that there are mental and emotional benefits as well to exercise. But there is one exercise that can give you those mental and emotional benefits without even raising your heart rate: smiling! We can definitely think of smiling as an exercise. It is an exercise in confidence and happiness, and even releases some of the same “happy hormones” as running or playing a sport does.

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Wear a Smile and Have Friends; Wear a Scowl and Have Wrinkles

Wear a Smile and Have Friends; Wear a Scowl and Have Wrinkles

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Wear a Smile and Have Friends; Wear a Scowl and Have Wrinkles ~George Eliot

19th century novelist George Eliot was known for her satirical works, which could make biting social commentaries even while inspiring people to laugh. She understood the importance of a smile in our human society. “Wear a smile,” she wrote “and have friends.” A smile expresses openness and kindness and therefore attracts people to you, whereas, “wear a scowl, and have wrinkles.”

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People Seldom Notice Old Clothes If You Wear a [Big Smile]

People Seldom Notice Old Clothes If You Wear a [Big Smile]

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People Seldom Notice Old Clothes If You Wear a Big Smile ~Lee Mildon

First impressions can go a long way in establishing meaningful relationships. Making a good first impression is about more than the clothes, jewelry, and shoes you wear. When you wear a big smile, your face and personality become the focal point of any first impression.

Facial Expression

Your facial expression has a big impact on people’s perception of who you are and your attitude. Wearing a smile can make people perceive you as more attractive and youthful. Your facial expression takes the focus away from other physical attributes like your clothing, the way you walk, or the style of your hair. It draws attention back to who you are, rather than what you are.

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