Soothing smoothies

While orthodontic treatment has become more comfortable over the years, your child is likely to experience a few days of discomfort when they first get their braces. So be sure to have the house stocked with plenty of soft foods like soups, yogurts, bananas, mashed potatoes, pancakes, scrambled eggs and — our favorite — smoothies! You really can’t go wrong with smoothies. Experiment with your child’s favorite flavors — from peanut butter and honey, to mango and pineapple.

We love this simple smoothie recipe that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, braces and all:

1 cup fresh or frozen berries of your choice

1 ripe banana

1 cup plain, nonfat yogurt

1/2 cup fresh or frozen spinach or kale

1/2 cup liquid of your choice: water, juice, coconut water, almond milk, etc.

Blend until ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Add more liquid, if needed, until desired smoothie consistency is achieved.

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This smile is brought to you by:

Wade L. Haslam, DMD, PC

2657 NW Rolling Green Drive Corvallis | 541.757.2440 valleyvieworthodontics.com