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Many parents in Winnipeg and Selkirk tend to assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Kildonan Orthodontics, only to find that treatment would have been much easier if started sooner.

How much sooner?

Well, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven.

That's right - seven.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides two positive outcomes: For some, early identification of problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment - and expense - in the future. For others, however, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and detrimental to good oral hygiene. So if your child is nearing age seven, please give us a call to schedule an appointment.

Our team at Kildonan Orthodontics found a great video that discusses the advantages of Invisalign. In the video, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, "The Go-To Mom," discusses the Invisalign treatment and her personal experience with Invisalign.

To determine if Invisalign is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Brent Nickolaychuk. Have a great week!

At Kildonan Orthodontics, we know your smile is important. And we know you want to keep it sparkling and looking its very best. Recently, we came across an article that suggests at least 20 things can ruin that perfect smile you have.

These include:

- Sports drinks
- Tobacco
- Coffee
- Wine
- Soft drinks
- Citrus and acidic foods

Dr. Brent Nickolaychuk and our team encourage you to read the rest of the article and ask us here on our blog or during your next visit to our convenient Winnipeg or Selkirk offices. For more tips or for general questions about your ongoing dental treatment, we invite you to ask Dr. Nickolaychuk during your next visit! We also invite you to ask us on Facebook!

At Kildonan Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are never convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Brent Nickolaychuk and our team are committed to your dental health and are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem. If you have a orthodontic emergency after regular office hours, please give us a call. If you are calling us after hours, please follow the emergency prompts to learn how you may be able to solve the problem yourself, or, if you cannot, how to contact Dr. Nickolaychuk and team.

Common issues include:

*Broken Brace

*Broken Wires

*Tie has come off of a Brace

*Loose Expander

*Poking Wire Tie

*Sharpness Felt on the Tongue Side of a Brace

*Loss of a Separator

*Initial Soreness

*Wire Poking

You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you visit our office.