Go For Gold!!

When it's easy to quit, Alexandre Bilodeau is an example of where dedication can take you.

Not only is Alexandre an Olympic Gold Medal athlete, but an excellent student and mentor. He has probably had many challenging moments in his life that have made him consider giving up on his dreams. But he persevered and stayed the course.

We know that wearing braces can sometimes present challenges that make you think of giving up, or not starting orthodontic treatment. Don't let minor annoyances stop you from having a Gold Medal Smile! Focus on the end goal and remember that you can achieve great results.

Thanks Alexandre for giving Canada it's first Gold Medal on home ground, and showing us that perseverance always wins!

We Have a Winner!

Congratulations to Allissia C. who has won our Valentine Contest.

Allissia had the closest guess, of how many Valentine candies were in the jar, with 823. There was a total of 825........good going Allissia!!

We hope everyone has a safe and fun Family Day long weekend. Have fun cheering on our Canadian Olympians and have a Happy Valentines Day.

Healthy, Smart Food Choices

80% of teenagers in North America wear braces. This attention to healthy teeth and a great smile means having to make some smart food choices while wearing braces.

So, here's a quick reference of foods that you should avoid. But don't dwell on what you can't eat - focus on what you can eat and you'll have way more fun during your orthodontic treatment. Avoid the foods below, but don't deprive yourself of healthy treats!

Ice....Definitely NO!!
Nuts
Peanut brittle
Hard pizza crust
Corn on the cob
Ribs
Doritos, corn chips, hard tacos, cheetos, fritos
Popcorn
Hard pretzels
Hard rolls and bagels
Raw carrots
Bubble gum
Carmel candy
Beef jerky
Suckers

This is just a small list. Remember, nothing hard, sticky, or sweet!