Clean as a whistle

No, these aren't my teeth. I wish...

I just got back from the dentist. I am cavity free and from what the dental hygienist said, I do a great job at keeping plaque at bay.

Unfortunately, things are not all roses and rainbows. I have a chipped front tooth (it happened when I was six) and when I was a kid I was so proud of it that I refused to get it fixed.

But it seems the two front teeth are starting to show the effects of the 'traumatic teeth event' and are started to turn a darker shade. Ewww.

So it looks like I may have to get veneers in the future, sigh.

After the bad news I headed over to Draeger's and treated myself to a breakfast salad.

When I got home I realized that maybe I shouldn't be eating beets (which stain everything) with newly polished teeth so I picked them out.

I couldn't resist adding a light sprinkle of blue cheese.

I love the big slices of chicken breast that are available at the salad bar.

And I picked up some fun things:

Organic rainbow carrots and organic Lacinato kale.

The kale is an incredibly deep shade of green. I can't wait to figure out a way to use it.

And lastly:

Organic and locally made fresh pasta.

I picked a shape that I thought would work well with mac & cheese.

And before I have to truly contemplate the possibility of veneers I am going to head out and pick up some Crest White Strips and see if they perform a miracle on my front teeth.

Mediterranean morning

I was busy at the dentist this morning. 

Last time I went in for my bi-yearly cleaning there had been a lot of staining (too much strong tea) and the dental hygienist, who I have been going to for years(she is wonderful!), said I should try rinsing my mouth with water after a mug of tea.

I was a bit skeptical that it would make any difference - but today, six months later, she said there was barely anything there!!!!

So, I got a clean bill of dental health and walked out of the dentist office with new toothbrush and beaming with pride :-)

On the way home I stopped at Whole Foods and picked up some groceries and breakfast.

A large cup of coffee and a box of goodies.

I sailed right by the people standing in line for sweets and pastries for breakfast. I went straight for the salad bar and got this:

Hummus, tabbouleh, mini-pitas and watermelon.

 A perfect savory breakfast. 

And some new plates:

Now to get some work done! See you at tea time for lunch :-)