Fun Cookie Recipe Without Cavity-Causing Sugar!

Dr. Yvonne Szyperski of North Bay Smiles loves sharing healthy recipes with her family, and chooses organic foods whenever possible for her twin boys.

She thought her patients and friends might enjoy a few of her favorite recipes, including this one from Delta Dental's SmileWay portal. Dr. Szyperski's personal twist is to use organic ingredients whenever possible!

Almond Cookies With Xylitol

Got a sweet tooth, but don't want the cavity-causing sugar? Try using xylitol for the sweetener instead. Xylitol has been shown to have decay-preventive qualities, inhibiting the growth of the oral bacteria that cause cavities.

Ingredients:

2 cups coconut oil

1½ cups xylitol

2 eggs

1 teaspoon maple extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons almond extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

A handful of whole almonds

Instructions:

Cream coconut oil and xylitol together. Add eggs and beat well. Beat in extracts. Combine dry ingredients and slowly add to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls two inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Let us know if you try one of these, and feel free to post to social media fun photos of your creations. Use #PetalumaDentist or #NorthBayKids (if you make them for the kids, that is!)

Dr. Szyperski's Organic Spin On Smoothies

Dr. Yvonne Szyperski of North Bay Smiles loves sharing healthy recipes with her family, and chooses organic foods whenever possible for her twin boys.

She thought her patients and friends might enjoy a few of her favorite smoothie recipes, including one from POPSUGAR Fitness, complete with her own organic spin.

Dr Szyperski's personal twist is to use organic ingredients and add 1 tsp of chia seeds and 1 tsp of flax seeds. She applies these little additions to all of her smoothie recipes!

Debloating Papaya Smoothie

(This recipe is from  Jenny Sugar of POPSUGAR Fitness)

½ cup pineapple

½ cup papaya

1 frozen banana

¼ cucumber with skin

1 cup chilled coconut water

2 cups spinach

4 ice cubes

Flat Belly Smoothie

3 oz vanilla Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon almond butter

½ cup frozen berries

½ c. frozen pineapple

1 cup kale

¾ c. water

Breakfast Smoothie

6 oz Greek yogurt

8 almonds

¼ c. broccoli

¼ c. garbanzo beans

1 c frozen strawberries

¼ tsp cinnamon

Let us know if you try one of these, and feel free to post to social media fun photos of your creations. Use #PetalumaDentist or #NorthBayKids (if you make them for the kids, that is!)

You and BOTOX® therapeutic! Did you know BOTOX is more than a cosmetic solution?

As a busy dentist and working mom with twin teenage boys, I have an interest in anything that can make me look and feel better! If you've ever experienced the pain of TMJ, your dentist may have offered BOTOX as a solution. Of course, most people are familiar with the purely cosmetic applications of BOTOX!

Next time you're in the office, ask me about the proven results that 11 million women and men have experienced using BOTOX. With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are many reasons why BOTOX® Therapeutic has been chosen by millions of women and their doctors.

BOTOX® Therapeutic may an option for you. You may feel that the moderate to severe glabellar lines between your brows make you look tired or unapproachable, or have other reasons for being curious about BOTOX® Therapeutic .

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us today at 707-763-4122. We look forward to providing you with the personal care you deserve.

How can a Plan for Health help you achieve a beautiful smile?

Many patients do not have dental insurance, and so need another option for ensuring their dental health and consistent care. After researching many options, I've decided to offer something called Plan for Health to my patients!

What is Plan For Health?

Regular dental visits can be expensive, even with limiting dental insurance. Plan for Health is designed to make dental wellness easy and affordable. It rewards loyal members who are keen on healthy living. One yearly fee includes three dental visits (two for children), intraoral digital X-rays, and a discount on procedures and products. Members learn proper brushing and flossing techniques, proper diet and nutrition for overall healthy habits, empowering them to be proactive against oral disease while maintaining overall good body health. 

Enrolling in Plan for Health is simple, affordable, and does not put you at the mercy of limitations imposed by other insurance plans. Plan for Health is a valuable security for your smile and your health.

Plans and Pricing

Plan for Health offers two types of plans: Adult (13+ older) and Children. The only difference is adults receive one additional hygiene cleaning per year. Ask about Plan for Health at your next office visit to North Bay Smiles in Petaluma, or call our office at 707-763-4122 to sign up today!