MCO Orthodontics

Our team was very excited to celebrate another soon-to-come docbraces MCO baby! Congratulations Sitbah on the coming little one! You will be missed around the office. But we cannot wait to hear the good news!

We recently had the opportunity to "celebrate" (from a distance) Monika who will be going on maternity leave at the end of this month to have her baby boy. Congratulations Monika! We'll miss having you around the office every day, but can't wait to meet your baby boy when he arrives!

This week, we celebrated Dr. Ng's birthday in our office with some sweet treats (don't they look good?!). Happy Birthday Dr. Ng - we appreciate you and all that you do for our patients!

Congratulations to our team member, Laurie, who is is expecting her second baby! We were excited to share some treats for the expected little one, and can't wait to meet her.

Happy 5th year work anniversary to our team member Zoe! She is currently on mat leave, but popped by the office for a quick celebration. We are so grateful to have you as part of our team - thank you for all you do!

Thank you to everyone who participated in donating to our food drive, in support of our local food banks! This has been a challenging year, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to give back. In addition to everything donated by our patients, our team has purchased an additional donation of food to include with the donations. Happy Holidays from docbraces MCO!

A quick reminder that between now and December 22nd, our Markham, Stoufville, Scarborough, and Oshawa locations will be accepting donations of non-perishable goods, to assist our fellow community members during the holiday season. Now, more than ever, we want to be a support to those in need.

To our wonderful patients; As healthcare professionals and doctors, we have always followed the highest standard of infection prevention and control practices. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented enhanced precautions to keep our patients safe and smiling. These enhanced safety measures ensured zero transmissions in our offices despite having seen hundreds of patients since reopening following the spring closure period. Following today's announcement from the ...Government of Ontario regarding the updated lockdown measures for Toronto, we wanted to clarify for our patients that the announcement does not affect the operation of orthodontic clinics. In alignment with our health and dental authorities, we will remain open for your care. Stay safe and smiling, Your Smile Team

When you #smileSAFE, we've done our duty. As healthcare professionals, we have a duty to hold ourselves to the highest standard of safety. We owe it to our patients, our teammates, our families, and our communities to do everything in our power to stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about how we're keeping you safe: info.docbraces.com/covid

A big THANK YOU to all of our patients who wore costumes yesterday. Here are a few of the fun characters who made an appearance at our office. Happy Halloween!

Boo! Calling all docbraces MCO patients young (and old)! Wear a costume to your appointment on Friday, October 30th to receive 5 extra VIP points! We are looking forward to seeing you.

Now, more than ever, we want to be a support to our local community members in need. Between now and December 22nd, our Markham, Stoufville, Scarborough, and Oshawa locations will be accepting donations of non-perishable goods, to assist our fellow community members during the holiday season.

To our wonderful patients, As healthcare professionals and doctors, we have always followed the highest standard of infection prevention and control practices. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented enhanced precautions to keep our patients safe and smiling. These enhanced safety measures ensured zero transmissions in our offices despite having seen thousands of patients across the province since reopening following the spring closure period. On Friday, October ...16th, the Ontario government introduced new COVID-19 restrictions for businesses in York Region. York Region will join Ottawa, Peel and Toronto public health regions in what is described as Modified Stage 2. We wanted to clarify for our patients that the new restrictions to personal care services do not apply to orthodontic clinics. In alignment with health and dental authorities, we will remain open for your care. #smileSAFE See more

Congratulations Jenny on the upcoming arrival of your sweet baby girl. We are so excited for you to welcome her into the world! Looking forward to meeting your little bundle of joy! Congrats!

Gums feeling sore? Try this Braces Friendly applesauce for Foodie Friday! Ingredients 4 peeled, cored and chopped apples (we like Galas the best, but Jonagold, ... Jazz and MacIntosh are also good) cup water cup white sugar (depending on the apples you choose, you could use less) teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan, cooking over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. 2. Remove from the heat, mash with a fork, and serve. Keep the remaining applesauce in a jar in the fridge.

DIY with this Braces Friendly Chocolate Pudding this Foodie Friday Ingredients 2 x 14 oz. can full-fat coconut milk cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder... cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla Pinch of sea salt Chocolate shavings and/or Coconut Flakes Directions 1. In a medium saucepan, whisk the coconut milk, cocoa, and maple syrup over a medium heat. Bring these ingredients to a boil, then quickly turn down to a simmer, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. 2. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. 3. Cool to room temperature, and transfer into small cups or a bowl. Top with chocolate shavings, coconut flakes or even whipped cream! 4. Refrigerate to cool. 5. Serve chilled

Congratulations Carol on your upcoming marriage! We are so excited for you as you embark on this new adventure! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.

We are so excited for Zoe to welcome her baby girl into the world! Looking forward to meeting the newest member of the docbraces MCO family. Congratulations and wishing you and your family all the best!

Whether youre continuing to homeschool or sending your kids back to school next week, these #bracesfriendly ham & cheese rolls are a quick and easy lunch option you can make the night before school #FoodieFriday

Why do we observe #NationalToothFairyDay at docbraces? The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have an early orthodontic evaluation by age seven, so we designed our #LaterGator program with fun activities to get kids more comfortable with visiting the Orthodontist and maintaining good oral hygiene. One of our favourite things is seeing their "How I lost my First Tooth" story submissions.

Eggs are a great way to start your day so you won’t be hungry before lunch especially if you combine them with meat, cheese and veggies. #BracesFriendly #foodiefriday Ingredients 6 eggs, beaten teaspoon black pepper... Pinch salt 1 teaspoon butter 1/3 cup mushrooms, finely sliced 1/3- cup grated cheddar cheese 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled Directions 1. Turn your oven on to broil. 2. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, pepper, and salt. 3. In a cast iron or non-stick oven safe frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. 4. Add the the mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes 5. Add the egg mixture to the mushrooms in the pan, and quickly stir in your combination of remaining ingredients. 6. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the bottom sets. 7. Transfer to the oven and cook under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, until it is golden on top and appears fluffy. 8. Cut into slices and serve. Our favourite combinations are asparagus and ham; tomato, spinach and goats cheese; and sausage and potato. Feel free to add in anything else you love to eat, like garlic, jalapeno or onion. The list goes on and on! Both the asparagus and mushrooms will need to be cooked prior to being added to the mixture. To do that, add a tablespoon of olive oil to a frying pan over a medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the asparagus/mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add to your mixture as you would in Step 5.

Our favourite #bracesfriendly recipes are comfort food. Check out these loaded mashed potatoes for Foodie Friday! Ingredients 4 pounds of Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 1 teaspoon salt... Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cup grated cheddar cheese 1 green onion, finely chopped cup sour cream 8 strips of bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish. Directions 1. Place the potatoes in a large pot, add the salt and fill with water to ensure the potatoes are covered by approximately an inch. Boil until soft, about 20 minutes. 2. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl. You could also use a stand mixer with a large bowl. This will give you a very smooth final result. 3. Add the butter, sour cream and pepper. Mash together to the consistency you like, ensuring the butter and sour cream are evenly dispersed. 4. Add the remaining ingredients, except the chives, and mix well. 5. Top with the chives, and serve.

This Braces Friendly #FoodieFriday recipe is a cheesy and delicious treat: perfect, easy to eat comfort foodexactly what you want when you first begin your treatment, youll love the addition of tomatoes to this dish. Ingredients 1 x 1lb box of your favourite shaped pasta (elbow macaroni, shells, bowties or wheels)... 3 cups milk lb butter 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons cornstarch cup milk 3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 2 cans stewed tomatoes Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. 2. Cook your pasta according to the package directions for an al dente result. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside. 3. In a large sauce pan, add the 3 cups of milk, butter, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until hot, but do not boil. 4. In a small bowl, add the cup of milk with the cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch is completely incorporated. 5. Add the cornstarch to the milk mixture, whisking constantly until the mixture has thickened. 6. Remove the thickened mixture from the heat, add 2 cups of cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted. 7. In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta and add the cheese mixture and the stewed tomatoes. Mix well. 8. Pour the noodles into the baking dish, and cover with the remaining cheese. 9. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

This is an indulgent and #bracesfriendly dinner recipe that is sure to please the whole family for #FoodieFriday

Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!

Keeping up your oral hygiene when you have braces is a lot like what you should be doing to take care of your teeth before and after your bracesit just may involve little more care. Here is a list of what you should be doing to keep your mouth healthy when you have braces!

A friendly reminder that all patients and team members are asked to maintain respectful distancing in waiting areas and in the clinical area. You will notice distancing markers on the floor; please ensure you adhere to these markings when moving about the clinic.

Smeyesing is defined as smiling with ones eyes, so smeyes & snap a selfie at your appointment and share with #smilesafe We love to keep you safe as much as we love to keep you smiling!

Did you enjoy last weeks pancakes? This #bracesfriendly #FoodieFriday is even easier with 3, 2, 1 crepes. Yes, you read that correctly, you only need 3 ingredients for these delicious crepes! We love them with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkling of sugar on top.

Your Orthodontist will offer you personalized advice when it comes to taking care of your braces, but here are some tips that our past patients have found helpful: Dont use whitening products during your braces treatment, including whitening toothpaste or whitening mouthwash. The whitening agent only works on the place it touches, so for best results, wait until your braces are off before whitening.... You can continue to play sports if you have braces, but if its a high-contact sport, a specially designed mouthguard may need to be worn. The mouthguard is designed to fit comfortably over your braces. Prepare a go kit to take with you through the day. Pack a small bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss and a little bottle of mouthwash. Keep it in your car, purse or backpack. Use lip balm or lip chap. Sometimes people who wear braces find their lips get dry and cracked as their mouth may be open more often. Dont play with your braces. Dont pick at the wires or try to adjust anything yourself.

Every doctor and team member has been equipped with special COVID-19 training before returning to work so we can keep you safe. Learn more about our enhancements and safety procedures in advance of your first appointment in our clinic https://info.docbraces.com/covid #smileSAFE

Ice cream or frozen yogurt can help sore teeth or gums, just always make sure to brush after! Happy #NationalIceCreamDay everyone. Have fun celebrating :)

Who says pancakes are only for the weekend? Try our #bracesfriendly pancakes this #FoodieFriday

While we normally shake your hand and greet you with a smile, we are smiling behind the acrylic barriers that you may see at reception and other areas of the clinic! These have been installed wherever physical distancing is more difficult and wed be happy to give you a high five against the plexiglass! #smileSAFE

Many Orthodontists suggest some items that can be useful in taking care of your braces and your oral health. These items include: A Proxy-brush These brushes have very small wire bristles that fit in hard to reach spaces around your braces.... Oral irrigation devices These devices, such as the Water-Pik, allow the user to floss with a strong stream of water. Floss threaders These are thin plastic loops that help you thread the floss between your braces. Mouthwash Choose one that contains fluoride for extra benefits Power toothbrushes If you choose, there are power toothbrushes available with special heads for braces. Plaque tablets Your Orthodontist may have some little tablets that when chewed show where the plaque is so you know where to clean.

Its #SmileTransformationTuesday A more common case, Brett was referred by his dentist for unerupted second permanent molar. docbraces identified a number of dental issues including mild crowding and lower incisal wear due to a deep bite. docbraces knew it would be important to treat Brett to prevent health issues from arising and eliminate the need for more costly, invasive procedures later in life. Brett achieved excellent results in 25 months and 19 total appointments.

Not sure which number to call? Learn more > https://info.docbraces.com/phone-numbers

Our teams will be wearing level 3 or N95 masks, which are considered high barrier. These (or in some cases face shields) will be worn as needed during certain procedures, for your protection. Each patient and guardian will be provided with a level 1 mask upon entering the clinic. Your safety is our top priority #smileSAFE

Try our #bracesfriendly softest pita this #FoodieFriday with hummus or another favourite dip.

Read about the excitement and successes of our clinics reopening across the country in our latest blog post from our founder & Chief Orthodontic Officer, Dr. John McManaman. https://docbraces.com//like-the-first-day-of-school-reopen

Reminder: please brush your teeth at home, prior to your appointment. Our brushing stations are temporarily closed for your safety. #smileSAFE

Ontario pre-screening> https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ COVID-19 Patient consent form > https://info.docbraces.com/consent

We are so excited to celebrate Lauries 5th work anniversary at docbraces MCO! Congratulations Laurie on this milestone achievement, and thank you for everything you do for our patients and our office. Its so wonderful having you on our team. Looking forward to many more amazing years ahead!

Prep for Canada Day with these #bracesfriendly popsicle treats: Blend 1/2 cup of water, 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp of white sugar in a blender. Run hot water over an ice pop mold for a few seconds, then pour the mixture into the mold. Cut up watermelon into maple leaf shaped treats and submerge in the liquid. Freeze for 2+ hours & enjoy on Canada Day! #FoodieFriday

Ontario pre-screening> https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/

Congratulations to all of the kids, graduates & parents! The end of the school year doesnt look like how any of us had imagined, but we made it to the last day of school!

We really, truly do care about all of our patients, so little notes like this from our patients make us beam behind our masks. Everything we do is for the safety of our patients, our teams and the greater community. #smileSAFE

Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads out there - wherever you are celebrating today, we hope youre smiling :)

Celebrate summer with 3 of our favourite smoothies. Check out the recipes on our blog https://docbraces.com//celebrate-summer-with-our-favourite

We love decorating these #bracesfriendly lemon cookies. Do you have any icing in your pantry? Show us your #FoodieFriday cookies in the comment section!