Crispy Herb Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
1/2 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, (halved with the breast bone, back and first 2 digits of the wings removed)
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
Brabant Potatoes, recipe follows
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and white pepper. Set a cast iron pan over high heat and add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil to the pan. Swirl the pan to evenly coat and lay the seasoned chicken half, skin-side down in the pan. Sear until golden, about 3 minutes and place the pan in the oven. Bake until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 17 minutes.

While the chicken roasts, combine the butter, garlic and thyme in a small bowl and use a fork to combine. When the chicken is removed from the oven, place on the wooden trivet, and turn over with a spatula. Spread the thyme-garlic butter over the skin of the chicken, drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Brabant Potatoes:
Olive oil
2 large red bliss potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 large onion, sliced
Thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a cast iron pan or a small oven-proof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the potato slices and onion slices. Top with thyme sprigs and butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the pan in the oven and cook the potatoes for about 15 to 20 minutes, until sizzling and fork-tender. Serve immediately.

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What is a Diastema and How do I Treat It?A “diastema” is an area of extra space between two or more teeth. The two front teeth of the upper jaw area is where diastema is most frequently seen. Many children experience diastema as primary teeth fall out, though in most cases these spaces close when the permanent teeth erupt.
Diastemas may also be caused by a tooth si…ze discrepancy, missing teeth or an oversized labial frenum, the tissue that extends from the inside of the lip to the gum tissue where the upper two front teeth are located. Secondary reasons involve oral alignment issues such as an overjet or protrusion of the teeth.1

What are My Treatment Options?Once your dentist or dental specialist has determined the reason for your diastema, a treatment plan will be discussed. Options may include:
Keep the diastema.
Orthodontic treatment to move the teeth and close the diastema.
Use porcelain veneers, very thin pieces of porcelain bonded to the outside of the teeth.
Crown and bridge work or replacement of teeth with implants (adults only).
If you have an oversized labial frenum, you may be referred to a periodontist for an oral consultation and surgical procedure called a frenectomy. This procedure involves cutting the frenum and then repositioning to allow for more flexibility. If the frenectomy is conducted on a child, the space may close by itself. If it is a teenager or adult, the space may need to be closed with braces. A consultation with your orthodontist is essential to determine which option is the right option to treatment for you.

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1 Frazier-Bowers, S., Maxbauer, E. Orthodontics. Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases, and Competencies. Mosby, 2008, 699-706.