June 2019 Newsletter

The Sawrie Orthodontics team's top priority is to provide patients with the highest quality orthodontic care in a family-based, gentle environment. We are at the forefront in orthodontic technical advances, utilizing the most efficient and cosmetically attractive appliances available. 

Jana Townson brings so much energetic fun to the patients and staff at Sawrie Orthodontics! Jana started for us on July 25 of last year and is a Registered Dental Assistant with several years of experience. Jana is the Co-Pilot in our Lab, working extensively on retainers. She is in charge of our 3D Printing, ensuring scans are properly completed.

"I love having the 3D Printer with advanced technology for our lab," Jana said. 

"This gives us a much faster turnaround and more accurate retainers. We can order specialized appliances from the scans, making sure everything fits precisely," she explained. 

Jana is great with kids and adults alike. She loves her amazing work family and truly admires Dr. Daniel. "He expects a lot of us because he does such great work. He treats us wonderfully and is incredibly genuine. I know he would always be there if we needed anything and treats us like his family," Jana explained. 

"I love being able to dress up with my co-workers. We are all friends who really have a great time together at work. We have a lot of fun and I am looking forward to the Back-to-School Bash on Signal Mountain again this year," Jana said. 

Jana and her husband, Zack, live in Lookout Valley with their three children: JayLynn is 9, Paysley is 7 and Bowen is 18 months.  

We are so happy to have Jana as part of the Sawrie Orthodontics family!!! 

Join us on Social Media! 

We love sharing our patient success stories, as well as promoting some awesome contests and fun giveaways! 

 Congrats to our "My Teacher Rocks" Contest Winner!!!

We asked for our awesome patients to nominate a favorite teacher who really impacted their lives this year. Meet our winner!!

Mrs. Barto was nominated by our patient, Amara Wessels. Mrs. Barto teaches at Collegedale Adventist Middle School and was thrilled to be chosen as our winner! She received a spa gift card and a gift basket full of teacher supplies. She and her class also enjoyed a delicious cookie cake! Amara's sweet note about Mrs. Barto was also framed and presented to her. Congratulations!!! 

Sawrie Summer Vacation Contest!!

Be on the lookout for our newest chance to be a winner... the Sawrie Summer Vacay contest! Where, oh where are our patients traveling to this summer??! 

If you are on vacation, tag us in a post and you could be the big winner of a super awesome summer prize! More details will be posted on social media soon, so be on the lookout!

#SawrieSummerVacay 

Enjoy the fresh fruits and veggies Summertime brings to our stores and local farmers markets! 

Strawberry Salsa  Recipe Courtesy of: http://cookieandkate/strawberry-salsa-recipe/   This strawberry salsa recipe is delicious, colorful and easy to make! It's the perfect spring or summer party appetizer. Recipe yields enough salsa for about 4 to 6 snacking portions, although I managed to polish it all off myself in 24 hours!  Ingredients Juice and zest from 1 medium lime 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup Pinch of fine sea salt 1 pint of strawberries, hulled and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (use a smaller jalapeno for less heat or leave in some seeds for more heat) 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Chips for serving
Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice  and zest, honey and salt. Stir in the strawberries, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. Add pepper, to taste, and mix well. Adjust the seasonings if need be (you might like a little more lime for acidity, honey for sweetness or salt if it's just not quite right yet).  If your strawberries are nice and juicy, you can serve immediately, with chips. My salsa needed some time to marinate before it was juicy and awesome (about 30 minutes should do it). Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.	Notes Recipe minimally adapted, with permission, from "Dishing Up the Dirt" by Andrea Bemis.  Why Buy Organic? Strawberries are at the top of the dirty dozen list and jalapenos are also of concern. Citrus zest can be contaminated with pesticides so I always try to use organic citrus when zest is involved.  Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey.  Andrea's Tip: "When chopping fresh herbs like cilantro, dill and parsley, there's no need to separate the leaves from the tender stems - chop everything! The stems offer a lot of flavor and texture. If the herb has a woody stem, like rosemary or thyme, gently remove the leaves before chopping."
	Hawaiian Grilled Cheese   This grilled cheese is paradise!    Recipe Courtesy of: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53596/hawaiian-grilled-cheese-recipe/     Ingredients   4 tbsp. butter 8 slices white Hawaiian sweet bread 8 slices sharp cheddar 4 slices provolone 8 pineapple rings 1 c. teriyaki sauce   Directions Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. In a large skillet over medium heat, place half the bread slices butter-side down. Top each slice of bread with 2 slices cheddar, 1 slice provolone, 2 pineapple rings, and 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce. Top with a second slice of bread, butter side up. Cook until bottom bread slices are golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately.
California Grilled Chicken Fire up your grill and enjoy this easy-peasy chicken recipe that's sure to become a new summer favorite!  Recipe Courtesy of: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53158/california-grilled-chicken-recipe/ Ingredients   3/4 c.balsamic vinegar 1 tsp.garlic powder 2 tbsp.honey 2 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp.Italian seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 slices mozzarella 4 slices avocado 4 slices tomato 2 tbsp.Freshly sliced basil, for garnish Balsamic glaze, for drizzling   Directions In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate 20 minutes. When ready to grill, heat grill to medium-high. Oil grates and grill chicken until charred and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Top chicken with mozzarella, avocado, and tomato and cover grill to melt, 2 minutes. Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Directions Preheat grill or grill pan to high. Grill corn until kernels are charred and slightly softened, 10 minutes. Once cooled, cut kernels off the cob and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, and let cook until bubbly. Whisk in milk, cream cheese and Monterey Jack. Add jalapeño, if using. Cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in corn kernels and toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve.	Grilled Creamed Corn Our take on this classic side packs a punch with charred, fresh corn and jalapeño.   Recipe Courtesy of: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a47386/grilled-creamed-corn-recipe/   Ingredients   6 ears corn, shucked 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 c. milk 2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. Shredded Monterey Jack 1 jalapeño, minced (optional) kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

MYTH:

Your braces won't allow you to play a musical instrument. 

FACT:

If you love playing a musical instrument (especially a wind instrument!), that does not have to change when you get braces. You may have a small adjustment period at first, but you will be able to practice and perform while you're getting a beautiful smile! 

Jayla Jenkins

When I grow up, I would like to be a Nurse Practitioner. 

My favorite hobby is Reading. 

My favorite subject is English. 

One fun thing people don't know about me is that I lived in Las Vegas. 

I am a Sophomore at Chattanooga State Community College. 

Landon Thomas

When I grow up, I would like to be a Band Teacher or Piano Teacher. 

My favorite hobby is playing my saxophone and piano.

My favorite subjects are Math and Science. 

One fun thing people don't know about me is that I can sing. 

I am in the 6th Grade at Westside Middle School. 

"I like coming to see Dr. Sawrie and get my braces changed. Dr. Sawrie is my favorite."