Get ready for Easter!

White Chocolate Easter Bark

To make this White Chocolate Easter Bark, you’ll need 8 ounces white baking chocolate, some colorful candy melts, some Spring M&M’s, and some fun Easter sprinkles. For this bark you can also add Oreo’s!

 

Here are the ingredients you will need –

You will need a cookie sheet and line it with wax paper, then set it aside for now.  Then divide your chocolate into separate microwave-safe bowls.  For brighter colors that I wanted to turn more pastel (like the pink was pretty bright, I remember), I added a few of the Wilton white candy melts.  Then you just put each bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted.  Set it aside and repeat for each bowl.

 

 

When all of the chocolate is melted, pour your plain white baking chocolate onto the prepped cookie sheet and spread evenly with a spatula. Next spoon each of the melted colorful candy melts on top of the white chocolate.  DON’T spread it or drizzle it or try to make it look marbled yet.  Just spoon it in blobs on top of the white chocolate.

 

 

When all of your chocolate and candy melts are on the cookie sheet.  Grab a butter knife and swirl it up and down, side to side, diagonally, or however else to get the marbled look.  Stop swirling when you get the look you want (and make sure it’s before you have a big blog of gray or brown goo if it gets mixed all together…)

 

 

Last step! Go crazy with the M&M’s and sprinkles! If you want to add Oreo’s you will just crush some in a separate bowl and add them when adding the sprinkles and M&M’s. You actually want more on there than you think because once you break the bark, each piece will look a little sparse, even it look over-decorated when it was whole. Let the White Chocolate Easter Bark set for at least an hour, until hardened.  You can speed up this process by placing it in the refrigerator or freezer.  Then break your bark into pieces and enjoy! Store in an airtight container or baggy.

 


Dental Hygienist Q&A

HAPPY DENTAL HYGIENIST WEEK!

 

This week is National Dental Hygienist Week! We asked you tell us your questions you’d like to ask our hygienist. Kim and Angie (our hygienists) have taken the time to answer some questions, here they are below!

 

Q: How often should I get my teeth cleaned?

A: Typically you should get your teeth cleaned every 6 months but that just depends what type of cleaning you need. For periodontal and gum disease patients we see them more frequently, every 3-4 months due the more intense cleaning they need.

 

Q: Why do my teeth bleed during my cleaning?

A: It is actually your gum tissue bleeding, not your teeth. This is caused from not brushing properly or flossing daily. Be sure when you’re brushing that you are also brushing your gums!

 

Q: How do I get rid of bad breath?

A: Different things can cause bad breath. Usually it is that you’re not brushing your tongue or you’re not flossing/brushing properly therefore plaque is sitting on your teeth. Also sinus drainage can be a factor in bad breath, especially this time of year.

 

Q: When should kids start brushing at home and when should they go to the dentist?

A: We recommend you start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear and this is usually around 5-8months. We recommend you use a soft toothbrush or a wet cloth, just to get the plaque off.  We would like to see your child around one year. This is to get them acclimated with our office and team members. We also use this time to educate the parent on the correct oral hygiene for your child!

 

Q: Where did you go to hygiene school and would you recommend it?

A: Our hygienist Angie and Kim went to CPCC – Central Piedmont Community College.  They both recommend CPCC to be a great dental hygiene school!

 

We appreciate your participation and questions! Please let us know if you ever have any questions regarding your dental health!

 

 


Mother’s Day Smile Makeover!

Here at First Impressions Family Dentistry, our team understands the sacrifices that mothers make on a daily basis and want to celebrate the incredible influence these amazing women have on their families and those around them. We are inviting you to nominate a very special Mom in your life for the amazing opportunity of a smile makeover!

Nothing improves your appearance, confidence, and outlook on life like a bright and healthy smile. That’s why Dr. Wells and the First Impressions Family Dentistry team are excited to give a beautiful smile to one special person in our 2019 Mother’s Day Smile Makeover Giveaway! Nominate someone who you believe deserves to win comprehensive dental work focused on improving their smile — whatever that may be! This smile makeover will be completely personalized to meet their goals and dental health needs!

The winning candidate will receive a smile makeover! We will chose the winner on May 12th, 2019. All entries must enclose a close-up photograph of the smile and a narrative on why you feel your nominee should be chosen. In order to be considered, please complete the application below. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, April 30th.

 

Click the link below to enter an Amazing Mom!

Mother’s Day Smile Makeover with First Impressions Family Dentistry