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Dr. Diehl and team at Diehl Orthodontics had a great time participating in the Redlands, CA 3rd Annual Believe Cancer Walk. It was fun and inspiring to walk in the event last Sunday, and it reminded all of us what a blessing good health really is.

The Believe Cancer Walk is organized by Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer, and this is the event's third year. All proceeds from the walk benefit local cancer centers in the Inland Empire. If you weren't able to participate in the walk, but you are still interested in making a donation to local cancer centers, feel free to visit the Believe Cancer Walk website.

Don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Believe Cancer Walk, or your orthodontic treatment at Diehl Orthodontics. You can also visit our Facebook page to view the complete event photo album.

Thank you,

-The team at Diehl Orthodontics

Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through orthodontic treatment, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Taco chips
• Ice

If you happen to damage your braces, please give Dr. Diehl and our staff a call immediately. Typically, small problems can be solved over the phone. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until the you can come into our office.

You have braces, and you’re probably wondering what to eat. You can’t have gum, popcorn or other delicious but braces-unfriendly foods. But fear not! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have a delicious recipe that will satisfy both your sugar craving and hunger as the weather gets colder.

Apple Bombolini

Ingredients:
Rustic dough
• 9 ounces cake flour (about 3 cups)
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• Pinch sea salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into large pieces
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoon cold water

Apple sauce filling
• 4 Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 vanilla bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon water

Diced apples:
• 4 Granny Smith apples
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ lemon, juiced

Directions:
For the dough: In a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, add the dry ingredients and mix for 5 seconds to blend. Add the butter and vanilla and mix until the butter is about the size of peas. Add the cold water and blend until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a roughly shaped ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Applesauce filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples. Put the apples with the rest of the ingredients into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and cook until the apples are very soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool, and refrigerate.

Diced apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into large slices. Toss with the sugar, vanilla and lemon juice and set aside.

Assemble the bomboloni: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll out to1/4-inch thick round. Cut into 6-inch rounds. Place about 1/4 cup of the Apple Sauce Filling onto the center of each round. Top with a few pieces of the Diced Apples. Pull the sides up towards the center to form a bundle, pinching the dough together towards top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before baking

Bake the bombolonis: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove the bombolonis from the refrigerator and place them on a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 5 servings.

Our team at Diehl Orthodontics is dedicated to establishing relationships and exceeding expectations that encourage everyone to thoroughly enjoy their experience at our office. Dr. Diehl and our staff enjoys being an active part of our Redlands, CA community. Last Saturday, we spent an evening together listening to a patient's band, the West Coast Gumbo, and enjoying one another's company over appetizers at a local venue.

Today we wanted to ask you, our wonderful patients, how are you spending your time this fall? We would love to hear about your favorite places for eating, shopping, and entertainment within our Redlands, CA community. We are interested in learning about what makes your community “yours.” Feel free to post your responses on our Facebook page, or give us a call!