Barry W. Ray, DDS, MAGD
Mary J. Miles, DMD
2038 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 473-1128
www.rayofsmiles.com
Hello dear friends,
Spring Issue
2015
Finally!! Spring is here!! What a brutal winter it has been. It seemed
like those cold days would never end. But boy, are we sure thankful that the
days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising! Spring is so wonderful
with its warm days and cool evenings. What do you have planned for the
spring and summer months? We have included a special segment on the staff’s
Memorial Day plans.
In this issue:
As the seasons change, so do our palates, so we have included some
light and fresh spring recipes for you, your family, and friends to enjoy at a
cookout or for a relaxing night in. We also added a crossword to this year’s
spring edition of the “Smile File.” So dust off those winter brains and challenge
them with some good old-fashioned crossword fun!!
Recipes
Crossword
Dental Facts
Coupons
Take some time for yourself, kick back, and enjoy this season’s issue of
the “Smile File!” As always, it is our sincere pleasure serving you! Your
thoughts and opinions are important to us, so if there is anything that we can
do for you, please let us know.
Dr. Barry W. Ray
Dr. Mary J. Miles
The Staff
Monkeying Around on Memorial Day
Our staff dishes on their Memorial Day Plans
Dr. Ray: Go put flowers on his
Grandparents’ graves
Jess: Remembering all those that served
and sacrificed for our country
Dr. Mary: A Cookout with Family
Lisa: Boating/Camping at the lake
Kari: Listening to music and
hanging with her kids
Sharon: Soaking up sun on Kentucky
Lake
Brittni: Yardwork
Ashley: Cruising on the motorcycle
Debbie: Sitting on her back porch
with coffee, chocolates, and a book
Tina: Pulling last year’s weeds and
planting this year’s flowers
Angie: Enjoying a cocktail while
watching her husband do yardwork
Helaina: Soaking up some sun
with a margarita in hand
Tammy: Grilling Out
Pretty Pomegranate Salad
Ingredients
10 oz baby spinach leaves
10 oz arugula leaves
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
10 oz can drained mandarin oranges
1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
Instructions
Place spinach and arugula leaves into a mixing bowl. Add the onion, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate seeds. Toss gently by hand to mix. Enjoy!
Tomato Basil Chicken
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into fillets
2 tbsp. light butter
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tbsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Spray medium sized non-stick pan and set over medium high heat. Season both sides of chicken
breasts with salt, pepper and oregano. Place into pan and cook about 3-4 minutes on each side or until almost entirely cooked through. Turn heat down to medium and add tomatoes and garlic. Cook for
about 4-5 minutes. Add in basil and butter and stir until combined. Season with additional salt and
pepper as desired. Turn heat to low and let sit for about 5 minutes. All done!
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3. Plastic thing on ends of shoelaces
5. A book used to find synonyms
7. Most northern state
11. Red fruit with seeds on outside
13. This layer protects your teeth
15. This organ produces insulin
16. State bird of Indiana
17. The powder from this tree’s bark
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4. Yellow flower resembling the sun
6. Popular vacation spot
8. These human teeth
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10. Dr. Miles’ favorite
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12. Odontophobia is the
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14. Another word for
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Spring Fling
Do you know what is hanging out on the bristles of your
toothbrush? If someone in your family gets sick, their toothbrush becomes contaminated with bacteria and viruses and
can continue to cause illness after the initial infection. So be
sure to toss the toothbrush after an illness.
These bacteria aren’t only present when we are sick though,
even normal healthy microorganisms can cause infection if
they enter your gum tissue due to an injury, a break, or an
ulcer. So we are putting a new meaning to “spring fling.” The
weather is changing and so should your toothbrush! It is recommended that you should change your toothbrush every
three months. So here is an easy rule: when a season comes
to an end, send your toothbrush packing with it.
In the months between, efforts should be made to keep a
toothbrush ACAP (as clean as possible ). Be sure to always
thoroughly rinse off debris with tap water. No sharing with
family members! If you have a systemic illness or immune
disorder, you may want to soak it in antibacterial mouthwash. When you are finished brushing your teeth, be sure to
store the toothbrush upright in a rack or cup where it can dry
out. If you are traveling and want to use a toothbrush cover,
try to find one that allows for air circulation, because a lack
of air can harvest even more bacteria. If you use an electric
toothbrush, treat it the same way as a regular one. Toss the
brush attachment after illness or when the bristles begin to
wear down. A clean toothbrush is one way to a happy,
healthy mouth!
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“ You are never too old to
set another goal or to
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- C.S. Lewis
Barry W. Ray, DDS, MAGD
Mary J. Miles, DMD
2038 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714