Pine Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Fa la la la la la la la floss..... that's how the song goes, right? Can’t believe Christmas is coming up so fast !!! Love the holiday music!

If you haven’t already done so... it is a good time to re-teach the kids how to practice proper hygiene care! Remind your children to wash with soap and water for 20 seconds to help keep the sick bugs at bay.

It's the most wonderful time of the year for apples. Not just delicious, they're also a natural toothbrush! Their texture can help clean teeth while you're having a delicious snack. We made apple nachos this week and they were gobbled up faster than last month's halloween candy. To make them, we sliced apples about 1/4 inch thick, then topped with antioxidant rich food like yogurt, crunchy granola, berries, pomegranate seeds, and shredded coconut.

We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving given these times! We celebrated 2020 covid style at Pine Smiles!

Thank you to our veterans and their families, today and every day!

Happy Friday ! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend with their families! Also... thank you everyone that voted for the pumpkin contest! The winner was Stitch! Congratulations Diane!!!

Happy Halloween 2020!!! I know it is a little different this year but we can still all make the best of it!! Need some ideas for quarantine friendly halloween fun? Visit our blog for more information! www.pinesmiles.com

Words can not express the gratitude we have for the first responders. Thank you so much for putting your lives on the line to protect our community, families and properties. We are so grateful . National First Responders Day.

UPDATE October 28, 2020: We will be open this afternoon! We are so grateful that thanks to the outstanding first responders who have been called to action, our areas are all clear. Morning patients were unfortunately cancelled but we will be contacting everyone shortly to reschedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding . P L E A S E- R E A D: Unfortunately we have extended our office closure through October 28th due to the fires. Our office continues to be ...in an evacuation zone as are most of our patients and families. Please stay safe . We apologize for any inconvenience. We will keep you posted as the situation progresses. We are sending love and prayers to all our families in evacuated areas. Thank you to our firefighters out there keeping us safe.

Our office will be closed today due to the Blue Ridge Fires. Please be safe everyone . Quick tip from fire departments : Listen closely to instructions from local officials. Evacuate immediately if advised. Closely monitor conditions in your area. You may not receive an evacuation order, as these systems are not perfect. Be prepared to take the initiative if you assess the need to evacuate. If you have time, bring your pre-packed evacuation kit, prescription medicines in ...a waterproof, childproof container, along with your critical records. Stay safe please.

Halloween is around the corner already!!! Once again each of our amazing Pine Smiles Team decorated their pumpkins and are on display! Vote for your favorite pumpkin in the comments section below! Have fun!!

Guess what ? Today is Global Handwashing Day and this year it's more important than ever to celebrate. Did you know that BEFORE Covid-19 existed researches estimated that regular hand washing with soap and water can prevent one million deaths annually?? ... Just shows us the importance of simple hand washing and taking proper safety precautions to prevent so many sicknesses .

Zucchini banana bread is a delicious way to get a vegetable serving into your day. This recipe uses applesauce and banana instead of sugar, which makes it healthy smile friendly! Ingredients: 1 large egg... 1 cup ripe bananas 1 cup shredded zucchini 1/2 cup apple sauce 3 tb butter (melted) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F. Line a muffin tin or loaf pan. Place bananas in a large bowl and mash with a fork. Add grated zucchini, apple sauce, banana, vanilla extract, butter, and egg. Stir to combine. Add flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt. Stir until just combined. Spoon mixture into muffin cups, filling to the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. ENJOY!!!

We feel so blessed and grateful to have an amazing team. Delayed celebration. But so worth it!! Happy anniversary Pine Smiles. Thank you Monique (Janelle) , Carmen, Liz (Elizabeth) , Diane , Diana for hanging with us during these crazy times. You have no idea how much we appreciate you guys!! Love , Dr Gandhi and Dr Kim .

If mornings are as chaotic at your house as they are at mine, try making these breakfast cookies this weekend to enjoy all week! Recipe: -2 1/4 cups of old-fashioned oats... -1 cup of flour -1/2 cup ground flaxseed -1/4 cup chia seeds -2 tsp cinnamon -1/2 tsp nutmeg -1/2 tsp baking soda -1/2 tsp salt -1 cup applesauce -1 large egg -2 tsp vanilla -1/4 cup melted butter -1 cup grated carrot -1 cup grated apple Instructions: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees -Mix together oats, flour, chia seeds, flax, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. -In a separate bowl mix together egg, butter, applesauce, egg vanilla, carrot, and apple. -Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. -Use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop out cookie mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. -Bake for 15-20 minutes