June 16th, 2011
Dr. Nickolaychuk, your Winnipeg, Manitoba orthodontist, recognizes that many of our patients are concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. While some cases of bad breath are persistent (chronic bad breath), generally bad breath is transient, and can be prevented.
We recently came across this helpful video about bad breath and thought it was worth sharing with our patients. The video explains what might cause bad breath and some ways that it can be avoided. In most instances, bad breath can be prevented by practicing common oral hygiene techniques that you have probably heard us emphasize during a visit to Kildonan Orthodontics, such as brushing and flossing daily. We encourage you to watch this video for additional tips on how to keep bad breath at bay. Enjoy!
June 10th, 2011
Dr. Nickolaychuk, your Winnipeg orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.
Today, Dr. Nickolaychuk and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Winnipeg? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite getaway in Manitoba?
Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Winnipeg, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods” in Manitoba.
If you need to schedule your next appointment, give us a call! Have a great week!
June 3rd, 2011
At Kildonan Orthodontics, we value the relationships we’ve developed with our patients over the years. Even if you visit our office every six weeks, did you know you can always connect with us on Facebook and other social networks?
By “Liking” us on Facebook, you will receive regular news, updates and announcements from our office – all through your news feed! Besides our Facebook page, we keep a weekly blog, which you can visit at home or during your next appointment on our new office iPads.
See you online!
-Dr. Nickolaychuk and team
May 27th, 2011
Winter is over, and the weather is finally starting to get warmer. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) spring dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.
Soy Simmered Chicken Wraps
Ingredients
• 3 boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 large onions, chunked
• Small flour tortillas (pkg. of ten) wheat or white
• (optional: 10-16 oz. of cooked chopped broccoli)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 2 Tablespoons peach or apricot jam
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
In a slow cooker, or a large pan on the stove, layer the onions and the chicken breast. Allow at least three hours in the slow cooker on medium, or at least one hour on the stove—the longer the better, but you don’t have to do anything to it while it cooks. Spoon out the chicken onto a cutting board, and with a knife and fork, shred the chicken as finely as you’d like. In a small saucepan, stir all sauce ingredients together over medium heat until the mixture starts bubbling, then let it simmer for five minutes on low heat to thicken. In a serving bowl, stir sauce and onion into chicken; if you’d like, add cooked chopped broccoli. Makes about six to eight servings.
Enjoy this great spring dish and have a great week!
--From Dr. Nickolaychuk and staff
