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Smile wider and you might just live longer than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. Drs. Anthony Puntillo & Christopher Crane know that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, which is exactly what this study gives evidence of. University researchers took a fascinating approach: they examined photos of 230 ball-players who began their careers in baseball prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (ranging from big smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through 2009. The researchers then took into account other factors that impact life longevity, including body mass index, career length and even college attendance.

The results? Researchers found that players who weren't smiling in the photos died at the average age of 72.9 years. Players with partial smiles lived to be 75. Those with big smiles, however, lived on average to be 79.9 years old.

The study take-away? Smile! Show those pearly whites often and you might just live longer! Have you been perfecting your smile by visiting Kildonan Orthodontics on a regular basis? If not, give us a call!

Many parents 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.

Have a GREAT rest of the week!

At Kildonan Orthodontics, we know there are lots of few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) flying around these days. Before you buy into those myths, however,  Dr. Nickolaychuk and team think you should get the facts! We came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment here at Kildonan Orthodontics, please give us a call.  Dr. Nickolaychuk is looking forward to seeing you!

Great, great question. When you first come in for your consultation with  Dr. Nickolaychuk, we will conduct a comprehensive examination to assess your oral health. This will better enable our team to determine the best treatment method for you. Then, at your next appointment,  Dr. Nickolaychuk will discuss your orthodontic options with you and have you take intraoral and facial photographs and panoramic and cephalometric X-rays to help determine the proper orthodontic treatment method.

Our staff feels it’s important to take the time to carefully examine your diagnostic records after your consultation so that we can more thoroughly prepare for your treatment. If you are seeking treatment for your child, we ask that both you and your child attend the consultation. Give us a call today and schedule a one! We look forward to hearing from you!