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Summer is here. That means nothing but sunny days and no school for kids all across Tucson.<\/p>\n

While the entire staff of Doctor Smiles Orthodontics wants you to enjoy your time off, we know that summer creates many opportunities for snacking on treats that might be bad for your\u00a0braces.<\/p>\n

In order to protect you orthodontic treatment and allow you to enjoy all the delicious tastes of summer, we\u2019ve put together a few suggestions for braces-friendly summer recipes that will allow you to have a tasty season while respecting you orthodontist\u2019s recommended list of\u00a0foods to avoid.<\/p>\n

Strawberry Caprese Salad with Brown Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette, by\u00a0Cooking For Keeps<\/strong><\/p>\n

This orthodontist-approved salad is bursting with the bright flavors of summer and is made of soft and easy-to-chew strawberries, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

2 cups sliced strawberries
\n1\u00bd cups halved cherry tomatoes
\n4 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
\n2 tablespoons butter
\n2\u00bd tablespoons balsamic vinegar
\n1\u00bd teaspoons honey
\n\u00bc teaspoon dijon mustard
\nSalt & pepper
\n\u00bc cup basil leaves<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
\n2. Once the butter starts to bubble and turn slightly brown along the edges, swirl the pan until the butter is browned and smells nutty.
\n3. Remove the butter from heat and transfer it to a small dish to cool to room temperature.
\n4. In a small bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, and dijon mustard together.
\n5. Slowly whisk in the room temperature butter and season with salt and pepper.
\n6. Toss the strawberries, tomatoes, and mozzarella together and spread them on a serving platter.
\n7. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad mixture and top with basil leaves.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps by\u00a0Ella Claire
\n<\/strong>
\nEveryone loves a good taco, but patients with braces should avoid hard, crunchy taco shells. This recipe replaces that problematic traditional taco shell with lettuce, thus creating a braces-friendly taco that emphasizes the summertime flavor of buffalo chicken!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
\n2 tablespoons butter
\n1\/2 tablespoons olive oil
\n1\/2 cup Frank\u2019s Wing Sauce
\n1\/2 teaspoon celery seed
\nPepper to taste
\n1\/2 cups thinly sliced celery
\nBlue cheese crumbles
\nRanch dressing
\n2 heads of lettuce<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

1. Add the chicken, butter, and olive oil to a pan on medium heat, stirring together.
\n2. Add Frank\u2019s Wing Sauce, celery seed, and pepper to taste.
\n3. Once the sauce begins to bubble, remove from heat and add the thinly sliced celery.
\n4. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves, sprinkle with blue cheese, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
\n5. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.<\/p>\n

Orange Creamsicles by\u00a0Oven Love
\n<\/strong>
\nNothing cools you off on hot Tucson summer day quite like a popsicle. Popsicles are a great treat to enjoy if you have braces. These citrusy treats are easy to make and require no chewing!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

1 cup orange juice (fresh or frozen)
\n1 cup heavy cream or full fat coconut milk (or melted\/very soft vanilla ice cream)
\n3 tablespoons honey
\n\u00bc teaspoon orange extract
\n\u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

1. In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.
\n2. Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold.
\n3. Let set in freezer for 30 \u2013 60 minutes before adding popsicle sticks.
\n4. Freeze for another 4 \u2013 6 hours.
\n5. Run warm water along the outside of the mold to loosen the popsicles before serving.<\/p>\n

Contact Your Trusted Tucson Orthodontist<\/strong><\/p>\n

All of us here at Doctor Smiles Orthodontics hope you have a delicious summer full of great flavors and great fun. If you have any questions about what foods you can and can\u2019t eat while wearing braces, please\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0in our Tucson office. You can also\u00a0request an appointment<\/a>\u00a0online to see if braces are the right orthodontic treatment for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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