Donald R Rozema, D.D.S., PC
Atlanta, GA 30342
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I thought it might be fun to share a favorite recipe on occasions, and I thought this would be a good one for what seems likely to be a long winter. And yes, I really do cook this myself.
1 (16-oz) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
garnishes: halved orange slices and fresh thyme sprigs.
Bring the first 9 ingredients (cranberry sauce to ground cloves) to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Brown pork in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place pork in a lightly greased, shallow roasting pan. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 155, basting occasionally with half of the cranberry mixture. Remove from the oven, cover pork with aluminum foil, and let stand 5 minutes or until thermometer registers 160. Slice pork and serve with reserved cranberry mixture. Garnish if desired. Serves 6
Enjoy
Do you suffer from tenderness in the jaw muscles, limited jaw opening, jaws that get stuck, unexplained facial or head pain, joint grating or clicking? You may be one of the sixty million North Americans who have a condition called temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). In most cases TMD can be diagnosed and treated in the dental office.
The best way to diagnose a TMD problem is to have us do a thorough oral examination, medical history, and radiographs in the dental office. There's no simple prescription for TMD problems and no single cause.
TMD difficulties can develop because of teeth grinding or clenching, misaligned jaw growth, or a dislocating injury. Other causes of TMD include worn, loose or missing teeth, gum problems, poorly fitting dentures or repetitive habits like pipe clenching and pen and pencil biting. That's why restoring your jaw's harmony may require several kinds of treatment to reduce muscle tension, regain a stable bite, or rest and heal your jaw joint. Usually the first step is to eliminate the pain and correct the way the teeth fit together. We may smooth down your teeth or use a corrective splint.
Over the years we have treated hundreds of patients with TMD successfully with excellent results. The first step is to bring signs and symptoms to our attention during your next visit.
Vitamine C. also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient found mainly in fruits and vegetables. It is water soluble, meaning that it must be consistently replenished as the body eliminates any leftover amounts. The body requires vitamine c for wound healing, as well as to form and maintain bones, blood vessels, skin, tendons, cartilage and ligaments. While the recommended daily allowance of vitamine c is 60 mg/day or about the amount in one orange, some research seems to indicate larger amounts are beneficial. One study shows that individuals who consume only the recommended daily allowance are one and one half times more likely to develop periodontal disease than people who consume 180 mg/day, or three times the recommended daily amount of vitamine c. Although diet plays an important role in overall well being and oral health, you need to keep in mind that suppliments do not cure periodontal disease. Good home care (brushing and flossing daily) as well as regular dental visits are needed to ensure oral health.
Thanks to Amanda for the above information.
I was reading a copy of Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul and came accross this. I thought I would share it if you haven't read it.
Preventive dentistry can extend human life ten years."
- Charles Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic.
Vella was one of our favorite patients. Married more than 70 years, she and her husband were both the same age. Like her husband, Vella was a ray of sunshine - still knowledgeable and interesting in spite of her advanced age. Our staff learned something new every time the couple visited our office. At 96, Vella still had nearly all her natural teeth -although most of them were worn and broken. Nevertheless, she came in regularly to have them cleaned. The passing years had also taken their toll on Vella's good nature - she had grown more and more cantankerous.
During a recent cleaning, Vella must have asked me every five minutes "Who are you? And what are you doing to me?"
Each time, I answered, "Vella, I'm Adrienne, and I'm cleaning your teeth for you."
When I was nearly finished with the cleaning, she grabbed the armrests, raised herself bolt upright on her elbows, and demanded in a loud, cranky tone, "WHO ARE YOU? AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?"
Patiently, I explained, "Vella, I'm Adrienne, and I've been cleaning your teeth for the last ten years."
With considerable irritation, she hollered, "AND YOU'RE NOT DONE YET?"
©1999 Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. Reprinted by permission. Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul is available by phone at 1-800-247-6553.
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