Happy Halloween from Village ORTHOdontics!

Here's our fantastic Erin Mills team! Happy Halloween weekend everyone - we remind you to enjoy those candies, but please be mindful of your braces =)

Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists recommend softer treats, such as soft chocolate or peanut butter cups, or melt-in-your-mouth foods. Trick-or-treaters who indulge should make sure they brush and floss between teeth, around brackets and at the gum line. If damage occurs, please give Village ORTHOdontics a call as soon as possible.

For more Halloween photos, head to our Facebook page! See you all next week!

Village ORTHO patients in the news!

We would like to remind everyone to watch the finale of So You Think You Can Dance Canada TONIGHT @ 8pm! Former patient, Amanda Cleghorn has made it to the top 4!! We are so proud of her, and encourage you all to VOTE! =)

Also, we would like to recognize our former patient, Lindsay Hamilton, for her work with StandUP! Check out this anti-bullying campaign and VOTE for Lindsay's song "Dream on"!

Your turn! From Village ORTHOdontics

Week after week, our creative team at Village ORTHOdontics blog about important topics pertinent to orthodontic treatment care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques we offer at our offices in Mississauga and Yorkville!

Today, however, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our wonderful patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while now? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook page!

Take it away and we'll try to answer any questions you may have! Have a wonderful weekend!

Fear Factor comes to Village ORTHO - September 14, 2010

On September 14th, Village ORTHOdontics had an impromptu "Fear Factor" day. It began as a result of one of our staff members bringing in some chocolate covered insects and flavor-coated crickets to share! Mmmmm......

Have you checked out our YouTube channel recently? With Halloween around the corner, be on the look-out for more exciting stuff soon!

Village ORTHOdontics, supporting National Orthodontic Health Month!

For our staff at Village ORTHOdontics, it's hard to believe October is already upon us! October marks National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

We know there are many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters who are going through treatment at Village ORTHO, and these treats may cause damage that could prolong your treatment time. The AAO recommends our patients avoid the following Halloween treats:

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

If you damage your braces, please give us call immediately at (905) 275-8501. Usually, small problems can be solved by giving us a call. Loose brackets or wires can usually be made more comfortable by applying some wax until the you can come into our office. Happy Friday, and enjoy your weekend!