Braces by Bales
1100 Richmond Ave, Unit B R7A 1M6 Brandon, MB, Canada

Watermelon, anyone? Just brush your teeth and pop your Invisalign back in after snacks and meals.

How are you staying active this weekend?

Keeping our distance helps keep everyone safe & healthy #smilesafe

Date night Invisalign

Planning a camping trip this summer? It can be challenging to clean your teeth and aligners in the great outdoors - consider using bottled water or boiling water and then letting it cool entirely before washing your aligners and brushing your teeth.

What are you up to this long weekend? We hope you're enjoying some fresh air, sunshine & exercise!

We know that going back to school this year will feel a little different! So we've partnered with docbraces to help you and your classmates return to the classroom safely and with a smile! Pledge to keep yourself and your classmates safe by practicing proper hand-washing, social distancing and mask etiquette. By taking the pledge, you’ll be entered into a draw to win $1000 for your classroom! PLUS, you can download FREE safety reminder posters for your classroom.... TAKE THE PLEDGE TODAY: https://info.docbraces.com/hero-pledge

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

We know that going back to school this year will feel a little different! So weve partnered with docbraces to help you and your classmates return to the classroom safely and with a smile! Pledge to keep yourself and your classmates safe by practicing proper hand-washing, social distancing and mask etiquette. By taking the pledge, youll be entered into a draw to win $1000 for your classroom! PLUS, you can download FREE safety reminder posters for your classroom.... TAKE THE PLEDGE TODAY: https://info.docbraces.com/hero-pledge

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 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

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!

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. #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

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

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

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

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

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

This 3 part #FoodieFriday recipe for lasagna can be enjoyed fresh or frozen and stored for a night when you just dont feel like cooking! #bracesfriendly

Manitoba pre-screening > https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ COVID-19 Patient consent form > https://info.docbraces.com/consent

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

Hi Manitoba! Here is a closer look at everything we have implemented to keep you safe in the clinic! 1. Physical distancing markers will be installed on the floor in the waiting room; please follow the instructions of team members and any signage in the area. 2. Commonly touched items such as self check-in screens, game systems, magazines, beverage stations, etc. have been disabled or removed from the waiting area for the time being.... 3. Weve ramped up the cleaning and disinfecting schedule for all clinical and non-clinical areas and washrooms. 4. Desk areas (such as at reception and in our offices) may utilize acrylic barriers, wherever physical distancing is more difficult. 5. Depending on their role and the particulars of your treatment, our clinical team might be donning enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks and/or face shields, gowns, etc. http://manitoba-level3.pagedemo.co/

This caprese salad is fresh, tasty, healthy & easy on sensitive teeth. Do you have a green thumb and grow any of these ingredients? Show us pictures of your #bracesfriendly salads in the comment section. #FoodieFriday

Happy Orthodontic Staff Appreciation Week to all our teammates! While this week doesnt look like it has in the past, the team is working hard to get you back on your smile journey, safely and quickly!

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!

Today we are sharing our favourite recipe for super yummy, super soft, #bracesfriendly chocolate chip cookies for #FoodieFriday Yum Yum, youre welcome :)

Your safety is our top priority, so things will look a little bit different when you first arrive at your appointment; here is what you can expect at the entrance of the clinic: 1. At the time of your appointment, please CALL the clinic from outside BEFORE you enter. The clinic will advise whether to enter right away or to please wait for a confirmation call/text so that we can ensure physical distancing inside the clinic. 2. If you havent already completed your COVID-19 Pat...ient Consent, you will be asked to do so on your mobile phone prior to entering the clinic. 3. When you enter the clinic, our team will ask you a few screening questions and take your temperature with a contactless thermometer before you are admitted for your appointment. 4. Each patient and guardian will be provided with a mask upon entering. 5. Please use the provided hand sanitizer prior to entering the clinic. http://manitoba-level3.pagedemo.co/

Visit > https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ #smilesafe

We are so excited to be opening up and resuming your smile journey. Here is how we are keeping you safe, and what you can expect before your appointment: 1) For existing patients who had an appointment canceled due to the clinic closure, please wait to be contacted by the office about your next appointment date. 2) All patients and accompanying guardians will be required to complete a pre-screening at home before every appointment. If you are directed by the screening tool to... isolate, quarantine, or seek medical attention, you must not come in for your appointment, and instead call the clinic to reschedule. 3) Every patient will be required to complete a COVID-19 Patient Consent form online prior to their first visit back to the clinic. 4) Our brushing stations are currently closed and brushing is not permitted in the washrooms, so well need all of our patients to brush their teeth at home before coming in. 5) Patients are asked to bring only one parent/guardian to their appointment. Adult patients are asked to come into the office alone, unless they require assistance. 6) Please be sure to arrive on time for your appointment, and leave extra time for your visit in case you experience a longer wait. Thanks in advance for your patience as we take extra care in minimizing the number of people inside the clinic at any one time. http://manitoba-level3.pagedemo.co/

We know that graduation does not look anything like we all thought it would, but its still a huge reason to smile! Congrats to all 2020 grads

safe yesterday. safe today. planning for tomorrow.

Read more > http://smilesafe-drhatheway.pagedemo.co/

Near or far - nothing makes us smile quite like mom. Happy Mothers Day to all of the amazing women who make our lives so much brighter.

Great news - we will soon be able to re-open! Just the same as always, your health and safety is our top priority. We have aligned with regional dental authorities and public health agencies to make some key enhancements to our operating protocols in order to ensure were doing everything we can to protect our patients and team members as we reopen! As healthcare professionals who have always followed strict hygiene and sterilization practices, our teams were primed for this additional training and these new protocols. Here is what you can expect: http://manitoba-level3.pagedemo.co/

Join us for 10 days of easy at-home yoga! #stayhome #stayhealthy