Sherman Orthodontics

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

Whether you're 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

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, you’ll 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!

Did you enjoy last week's 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.

We are so excited to share that Sherman Orthodontics will soon be known as docbraces Thornhill & docbraces Keswick! Our name and look will be changing, but the caring team behind your treatment will remain the same. We are most excited to build on our existing foundation of exceptional patient care. With our patients’ best interests at the heart of this exciting evolution, there will be no disruption to your care as we make these changes. This is an exciting time for us! We can’t wait to celebrate the reveal of our new smile. See you at your next appointment!

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: Don’t 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 it’s 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. Don’t play with your braces. Don’t pick at the wires or try to adjust anything yourself.