Today’s book club Monday choice is 12 Days of Christmas With Six Sisters Stuff: Recipes, Traditions   Homemade Gifts, and So Much More.  The book is written by the Six Sisters from the Blog Six Sisters Stuff.  It is such a cute book and I recently saw an interview with the sisters and they were making some of their favorite holiday recipes.  I was totally hooked and knew it would be a perfect choice for my Book Club Monday.  Here is the summary from Amazon:

This book also makes a great gift for family, friends and even teachers….its so festive.  For more information or to purchase, click HERE.

Today’s Fashionable Friend Friday is Dr. John Moore, Celebrity Denitst or “the diamond Dentist” as he is called.  I wanted to ask him about Cosmetic Dentistry, since he specializes in fixing botched dental work and has perfected many celebrity smiles!!!

Why do people seek Cosmetic Dentistry?

        

There are several reasons people seek out Cosmetic Dentistry. Sometimes its just because they have damaged teeth, or they want an “upgrade” for business reasons or because they’re spending more time in front of the public. We see it when people want to improve dating experiences. Obviously, the underlying motivation is to simply improve the appearance of their smile. The general public is becoming more and more aware of the power of a beautiful smile and they’re not settling for “acceptable” or “you don’t look too messed up”. There’s also a new marketing pitch in Cosmetic Dentistry that is really resonating with the public now and it is “Age Defying Smile Makeover”.

  What happens to our teeth as we age?

           

 When we age it invariably shows in the teeth. Some people are very hard on their teeth and do little to nothing to keep them up. When this happens it’s obvious in that there are visibly missing, crooked, stained, teeth. This is so slow that some people don’t even see this happen to themselves and just accept it as an aging process. Even when teeth are well cared for they still can get crooked, take on undesirable colors and develop cracks and wear. This makes the teeth look old and worn out. When done properly a new smile makeover can make a person look ten years younger and look so natural no one can tell you had  it done. That’s real Cosmetic Dentistry

 What are the most requested procedures?

         

 The most requested procedures are whitening and straightening the teeth as a first procedure. Later it is porcelain veneers or crowns when the enamel of the teeth become worn, damaged, or decayed. For a true Cosmetic Dentist, one that pretty much limits his practice to Cosmetic Dentistry, the most common requested procedure unfortunately becomes replacing “obvious” dentistry with restorations that look real or spectacular. Less often, the first time seeker of Cosmetic Dentistry will appear for a first visit to an experienced, talented Cosmetic Dentist because of someone they know that had a great outcome or because they are aware that there are very real differences in Cosmetic Dentists.  Some treat “cosmetic dentistry” as a marketing term and have no real experience or training and others have dedicated their lives to it and have decades of experience and recognition in the field.

Why is cosmetic dentistry so popular with the Hollywood set?

      

    The obvious reason is they are very much into their appearances. When one actor or  actress nails the audition and gets the part and another sees the success and confidence the smile makeover brings about in their colleague, it becomes contagious. Others now want to experience the same. This then extends over into the Hollywood fringe and groupies and the next thing you know, everyone is doing it. There is definitely an unspoken advantage to having a killer smile and the aware aren’t going to let it pass them by.

    

   Do you have any at home teeth whitening products you recommend?

          The at home whitening products are all based on the same chemistry which is basically a form of peroxide suspended in some kind of gel. The way you apply the gel is the main difference. It can come in a tube that you apply or brush directly on the teeth or  the more popular strips with the gel in them that you stick on the teeth. If you can tolerate wearing those for hours and buy enough kits you can get a visible improvement. The easiest and “whitest” way is to get a clear flexible tray that fits over the teeth that will allow you to soak the teeth directly in the gel. Also, if you eventually use up the gel you can get a new tube for about $20.00 which is cheaper and far more effective than any strips or kits you can get. This is the fastest deepest  whitening technique you can do at home.  

About Dr. John Moore, Jr., DDS:

Dr. Moore, principal of Cosmetic Dental Associates (CDA), decided to dedicate his life to dentistry after an orthodontist literally saved his smile from buck-toothed ruin at a young age. In addition to the normal training of a dentist in traditional math and sciences, Dr. Moore took the highly unusual step of engaging in formal art education, as well. This combination has enabled a career of creating beautiful smiles: life-like diamond-cut teeth that have empowered his patients to command the careers and live the lives they’ve always wanted.

A few weeks ago, the company Moore’s marinade reached out to me and asked me to try one of their sauces.  I was thinking of trying Moore’s to help me make an hors d’oeuvres for an upcoming holiday party.  I wanted something that would be a crowd pleaser but would also be easy to eat and did not have to be passed.  I found this recipe for barbecue pineapple meatballs.  Perfect!!!  They are really yummy and totally easy to make…Bon Appetit!!!!

• ½ cup barbecue sauce.  I used Moore’s Honey barbecue. You can buy it HERE.
• ½ cup undrained canned crushed pineapple
• 1 – 16 oz. package frozen fully cooked meatballs
• salt & pepper

This game is suppose to be a riot to play. My nephews are going to go CRAZY over this!!!! I have ordered a couple.

This is going to be the hot new sneaker for the season…I just know it!!!

I bought this for my daughter and now it is on my list for everyone!!!!

If you have someone in your family who loves puzzles..then this is for them!!! I already bought a few!!!!

Such a perfect gift for all the men in your life!!!!!

I am buying these for all my besties!!! They are so fashionable and come in a bunch of colors!!!!!

All of these are sooooo cute too!!!!

Here’s a great book for friends who love to entertain!!!!!

Are you looking for some fun xmas party shoes…these are for you!!!!!!!

This is still hands down one of the best Hostess gifts!!!!

And in case you think I skipped over Thanksgiving…..this is the perfect thing to start a new family tradition….

Calling all foodies…one of my all time favorite chefs will release his new book: Nobu: A Memoir tomorrow on November 7th.  Chef Nobu changed the Japanese culinary scene when he first opened his namesake restaurant in TriBeCa 23 years ago.  Here is the summary:

To purchase this book or for more information, click HERE.

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