OrthoBee Banana Bread
RecipesThe OrthoBee’s buzzing ’bout Dr. Bui baking banana bread! Here’s our special banana bread recipe, posted by request by one of our lovely patients. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or even dessert. We are happy to...
Bananas for bananas
Recipes, braces-friendlyBananas make a great braces-friendly snack. They are packed with potassium, fiber and vitamins (including B and C), and they come in their own case. Is it bananas or is it true that separating them slows down ripening? The idea behind th...
Reopening After COVID-19
The Latest Buzz, COVID-19We have missed so much! My team and I are beyond ready to get back to work and see everyone. It was my goal to personally reach out to each one of our patients in active treatment; thank you for sending in photos so I could track your pr...
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Lasagna
Recipes, Gluten-free, OrthoBee Braces-friendly recipes, vegetarianThis lasagna dish is the perfect comfort food featured in Saute Magazine is a hit with adults and children. Not only is it delicious, but it contains many ingredients that are good for you. Winter squash contains cancer-fighting caroten...
Going Green: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Restore
The Latest Buzz, Eco-friendly, GreenApril 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and there are reasons to celebrate our planet, despite the global pandemic. One silver lining from the COVID-19 pandemic is that nature is benefiting, from improved air quality with le...
Another Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Recipes, OrthoBee Braces-friendly recipesHilton’s Double Tree hotels are known for their delicious, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. How sweet that the company is sharing their recipe! Ingredients (Makes 26 cookies) ½ pound butter, softened (2 sticks) ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp. ...
Easter Fun
The Latest BuzzDid you know that the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy are deemed essential workers by New Zealand’s Prime Minister? Your Fountain Valley orthodontist agrees. Staying at home during this pandemic doesn’t mean that we can’t make Easter me...
Whole Wheat Challah Bread
RecipesWhile challah bread is typically eaten during Jewish holidays, it is so delicious that you might want to make it more often. This recipe is from Furthermore.com. Let us know how the recipe turned out for you; we love sharing ideas with o...
Safety tips for grocery shopping during COVID-19 pandemic
The Latest Buzz, COVID-19, groceriesWith the state-wide stay-in-shelter order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, leaving the house for essential business should be planned out. Here are some tips to make your grocery shopping safer and more efficient: Plan ahead. Chec...
Active Patients During A Pandemic
Oral Health, The Latest Buzz, COVID-19Dear OrthoBee patients and families, I hope this finds you well and that you are starting to adjust to the changes and challenges our lives have brought to us these past few weeks. The temporary closure of the practice I have worked so h...
URGENT: Our Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Oral Health, The Latest Buzz, COVID-19March 16, 2020 As the facts and situation around COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue to evolve, and in step with Gov. Newsom’s recent Declaration of a State of Emergency, The California Dental Association strongly recommends that dentists pr...
Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction
Oral Health, The Latest Buzz, COVID-19, FAQsThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak that started in China is causing a wave of fears, especially as there has been an exponential increase in confirmed cases reported in the US. On 3/14/20, there were a total of 335 positive...
Gluten-Free Chocolate Fondue
Recipes, braces-friendly, Gluten-freeCeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. People suffering from celiac disease may also find themselves developing canker sores and inflamed gums. While not everyo...
Dental insurance: Do or ditch?
Braces, The Latest Buzz, Dental insurance, PPOIs dental insurance worth it? It depends on your needs. Having dental coverage can make it more affordable to get the dental care you need, but it is important to understand that most dental benefit plans do not cover all dental procedur...
Vaping: Smoke and Mirrors
Oral Health, The Latest Buzz, Smoking, VapingTobacco use among teenagers continues to be a problem, despite warnings about the dangers of nicotine and recent deaths among teens due to e-cigarettes. Although vaping is thought to be less harmful than cigarettes, it still has tremendo...
Why athletes get more cavities
Oral Health, Athletes, CavitiesWhile exercise may do a body good, it may do some harm to your oral health. A recent study in Europe of Olympic and professional athletes found that these elites have higher rates of tooth decay and gingivitis, despite having better oral...
Eliminating Keto Breath
Oral Health, The Latest Buzz, Keto breathWhat is keto breath? The ketogenic diet, popularly called the keto diet, and other low-carb diets help you lose weight faster. Specifically, the keto diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb diet designed to induce ketosis, a natur...
Teeth whitening: is it safe?
Oral Health, Teeth whiteningRecently, the news warned people that teeth whitening may not be safe after a study at Stockton University in New Jersey indicated that some damage to teeth does occur as a result of exposure to these whitening chemicals. Kelly Keenan’s,...
The not so sweet truth about juice
Oral Health, child nutrition, tooth decayLimit your child’s consumption of fruit juices. The reason why juice isn’t necessary for children is due to the high sugar content in processed fruit juice, and it offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1. Recommendations:...
Designer Bottled Water: Do or Ditch?
Oral Health, The Latest Buzz, bottled water, waterWe all know that water is essential to our health as it keeps us hydrated, protects our joints, protects teeth against cavities (if water is fluoridated), and helps our whole body function smoothly. The evolution of bottled water, with e...