The Common Factor: Crowding

Crowd·ing (krou′dĭng)

A condition in which the teeth are crowded in the dental arch, assuming altered positions, as by overlapping and twisting.

Crowding of the teeth is one of the most common orthodontic problems. On average kids have 20 teeth and adults have 32 teeth in their mouths, but when you don’t have enough space you start to experience issues.

Dental crowding occurs when there is not enough space to fit teeth within the jaws. There are other factors that can contribute, but this problem typically stems from a discrepancy between the space in each jaw and the size of teeth.When crowding occurs teeth may be overlapping and displaced, which can cause a number of functional and cosmetic issues.


Depending on the severity of the crowding determines which treatment option is best for you. Some cases call for extractions or surgery, but the most common treatment for crowding is braces.

If you or your child is experiencing crowding schedule a consultation today and we can determine what treatment is best for you!

Tips for Bracket Success

March Madness officially takes off with the NCAA Tournament beginning this week. 

To intensify the fun of March Madness there are bracket challenges for fans. Brackets are used to see if fans can correctly predict the outcome of tournament games. Before the games begin you select all your winners, making watching the game more fun as you hope the team you select advances.

Today is the last day to submit your bracket to enter Dr. Bailey’s March Madness Challenge. Patients who submit their completed brackets will be entered to win prizes. 

Prizes include:

1^st place: Beats by Dre Headphones

2^nd place: Amazon Gift Card

3^rd Place: iTunes Gift Card

Each round points are awarded for correct selections, so the more games you predict correctly, the more points you receive. The further into the tournament the higher the points. So even if you do not predict the final two teams, you still have a chance to win! In the case of a tie, the Championship game score will determine the winner, so make sure you fill that out too.

Do you want to enter, but don’t know how make your picks? Here are 5 things you need to watch out for to have bracket success:

 Match-Ups: Look at who is playing who and have they been previously matched up, and if so what was the outcome.

Star Power: Does the team have a big name player? All name you’ve been hearing a lot. Players to watch can have big effects on the outcome of games especially if their talent matches their hype.

Location: Look for which team has home court advantage. Playing at home means you have the support of your fans and you’re comfortable playing in your own arena.

Gut Feeling: If you have a gut feeling about a team, just got with it!
        
Ask the Analyst: Watch sports talk shows, read articles or even the family basketball “expert” to get a good opinion.  

How to Enter:

Click the link below (or cut and paste the link into your browser's address bar). It will take you to the registration page where you will create a free account, if you don't already have one.

http://baileyorthodontics2015.mayhem.cbssports.com/e?ttag=BPM15_em_cbsinv

You will then be asked to enter the group password before you can join, the password is marchmadness.

Please call the office if you have any questions regarding Dr. Bailey's Bracket Challenge. 

5 Famous Brace Faces

Although sometimes it seems like celebrities live in another world, they are just like you.. they even face the same orthodontic problems you do.

We tend to put these famous stars on a pedestal because they are known and loved globally, but even some of your favorite stars have had to pay a visit to their local orthodontist. And it’s not just young stars who have worn braces. The number of adults wearing braces has grown in recent years. Don't believe it ? Just check out the famous faces below.

Niall Horan (One Direction)

Emma Watson 

Faith Hill 

Justin Bieber (Invisalign Teen)

Tom Cruise 

Even some stars have to seek orthodontic treatment to achieve the smiles they want. And at Bailey Orthodontics we make sure all of our patients receive star treatment to get the camera ready smiles they deserve.

Let's Celebrate Frozen Foods!

March is National Frozen Food Month!

During this month pioneers in food preservation and frozen food brands are recognized for their contributions to this revolutionary industry. Frozen foods include healthy produce, portioned meals and a variety of cuisines and dishes. Freezing is ultimately the best way to preserve foods. Frozen foods make the world of cooking much easier, keeping food safe and fresh.

Frozen Foods Facts (source: easyhomemeals.com)

• The bestselling frozen food is ice cream. 
• Freezing acts as a natural preservative so many of your favorite foods contain no preservatives. 
• Flash freezing (quickly freezing foods at extremely cold temperatures) was introduced in the 1900s by Clarence Birdeye.
• Frozen fruits and veggies that are properly packaged can be stored for up to a year!
• The freezer aisle in most grocery stores comprise of about 3,700 different foods.

Frozen foods can be used to make some of the best meals. From breakfast to dinner, from lunch to snacks, frozen foods help you create meals you and your family love. For easyhomemeals.com
frozen meal recipes

Remember, whether cooking for yourself or someone else who is under orthodontic treatment be sure to check out our foods to avoid list to make sure your meal won't harm your braces. Also, be sure to sure brush and floss after each meal.