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With the holidays approaching I wanted to share a recipe for one of our favorite classic recipes! A tradition for Thanksgiving meals… Sweet Potato Pie! I stumbled across this recipe while watching “The Chew”. This recipe looked mouthwatering, so I had to try it for myself!

Sweet Potato Pie ǀ Serving: 6 ǀ Cook time: 2+ hr

Ingredients:

• 1/2 recipe Carla’s Pie Dough (http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/Carla-Hall-Pie-Crust) Or substitute store bought pie dough
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed, plus more to taste)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• For the Sweet Potato Pie:
• Place sweet potatoes on lined sheet pan and put into oven. Bake, turning once, until very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half and scrape the flesh into a 1-quart measuring cup. Discard skins. This should yield about 2 1/2 cups packed sweet potato flesh.
• Raise the oven temperature to 425º F.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll crust to a 10-inch circle. Place into a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish. Fold the edges under and crimp. Cover with plastic and place in freezer for 15 minutes to set.
• Line the frozen dough with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until dry and set, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil with the weights and bake the dough until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Remove and allow to cool completely, then place on a baking sheet pan.
• Transfer the sweet potato to a large bowl and add the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, salt, butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Beat with a heavy whisk until smooth. Taste and add more sugar to taste. Add eggs and whisk until fully incorporated. Pour into the pie crust and spread evenly.
• Bake until the top is golden brown and the filling has puffed and set, about 40 minutes.

I can’t wait to cook this for our Thanksgiving dinner and I hope your family will enjoy it as much as we did! What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes? Head over to our Facebook profile and share your photos and recipes with us!

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Sensitive teeth? You’re not alone

If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you’re not alone!

A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people experience tooth sensitivity.

Sensitivity can be caused by the following dental issues:

• Worn tooth enamel from using a hard toothbrush and using a hard grip while brushing aggressively.
• Tooth erosion due to highly acidic foods and beverages.
• Tooth decay, worn leaky fillings and broken teeth that expose the dentin of your tooth.
• Gum recession that leaves your root surface exposed.
• Grinding your teeth at night.
• Post dental treatment sensitivity – common, but temporary, especially with procedures such as crowns, fillings and tooth bleaching.

Treatment at home:

• Limit diet and intake of anything that may trigger sensitivity
• Drink water after eating or drinking anything acidic
• Use a soft bristle toothbrush, and do not over brush
• Incorporate a sensitive toothpaste in your oral hygiene routine
• Visit your Dentist for recommendations and possible in-office treatment

Don’t let sensitive teeth keep you from the foods and drinks you love most! There is always a solution and we are here to help! Call our office today and together we can make a difference in your dental health!

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Resses, snickers, lollipops oh my! Who can resist indulging in the ever-delicious Halloween candy?! Stores worldwide are gearing up for trick or treaters which means bulk size candy assortments are tempting us to splurge! These yummy treats can play tricks on our teeth if we’re not careful! Whether you’re taking your little ones trick-or-treating or simply indulging in Halloween sweets yourself, we have a few tips to keep your families from unwanted tricks!

• Limit yourself
• No candy before bed
• Always brush and floss after eating candy
• Sticky, tacky, chewy candies have a tendency to stick in the grooves of teeth making the risk for cavities greater

Conclusion! Trick or treat? Treat yourself! Remember the importance of dental health and help your family practice routine oral hygiene at Halloween and always! “Halloween is about candy, dressing up and having fun,” says ADA dentist Dr. Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty. “It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween as a splurge as long as you’re brushing twice a day and flossing once a day all year long.”

Looking for a forever dental home? Our office would love to meet you and your family! At First Impressions Family Dentistry we will make you and your loved ones feel comfortable while we give you the healthy and beautiful smile you’ve always wanted!

Call today to schedule an appointment with our team 704-933-2115

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