Save The Date: Bailey Orthodontics Annual Pool Party

Are you ready to cool off this summer? How about cooling off at Bailey Orthodontics Annual Pool Party? Check out the details below and SAVE THE DATE!

There will be a live DJ, Snow Cones, and Prizes given away every 15 minutes. Also, we will be doing another donation drive to support one of our favorite charities, the Ronald McDonald House! More details regarding the donation drive to come!

Try This New Braces Friendly Nutella Brownie Fruit Pizza

Whether you're new to wearing braces or have had them for a while, you probably noticed that certain foods are hard to enjoy while being treated for orthodontics. Instead of loading up a list of things you can't eat, we suggest creating a list of new foods and recipes you can eat. This makes wearing braces a pleasurable experience that will leave your smile, and your tummy, very happy!

To help you start this positive orthodontic experience Bailey Orthodontics found a new recipe that is braces friendly and taste buds approved! Check it out below.

NUTELLA BROWNIE FRUIT PIZZA

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Raspberries
• 1/2 cups Strawberries
• 4 Eggs
• 1 cup Nutella
• 1 tbsp Strawberry jam
• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Chocolate or chocolate chips
• 1 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1 tsp Corn starch
• 2 9/16 cups Granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Vanilla
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 8oz pkg Chocolate cream cheese
• 1 tbsp Milk
• 1/2 cup Water

For the crust:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 14-16” pizza pan or line with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar with a whisk until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs and whisk until smooth.
• Add flour, cocoa powder and salt and stir just until smooth. (batter will be somewhat thick)
• Spread a thin layer of brownie batter on the bottom of the pan. You should have about ½” of brownie batter on the pan. Spread remaining batter into an 8x8” pan and bake alongside.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool completely (can be made ahead and frozen).

For the “sauce”:

• With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and Nutella until smooth.

For the glaze:

• In a small pot, combine water, corn starch and sugar with a whisk. Heat over medium heat, whisking, until sugar and corn starch are dissolved. Stir in jam, and continue cooking and whisking until thickened. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

To assemble:

• Spread “sauce” over brownie crust. Layer with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Brush berries with glaze.
• Melt together chocolate and milk in a small pot on low heat. Drizzle over finished pizza.
• Store in the refrigerator, uncovered, up to a few hours. To store longer than that, we recommend freezing the crust (with the sauce on it if you desire), then thawing and topping before serving.

DIY Orthodontics? Think Again

Bailey Orthodontics and the American Association of Orthodontists have a prompt announcement for consumers about “DIY” orthodontic treatment. It is with great urgency that we emphasize to you all to be cautious about the trending “DIY” orthodontic treatment because straightening your teeth on your own can lead to lifelong dental problems.

Do-It-Yourself videos and websites are popular among today’s culture, and while so many great ideas come from several of these outlets, there are some things that you just shouldn’t do yourself! Straightening your teeth or attempting to move your teeth as a “DIY” project is definitely one of the things you should not be doing. Moving and straightening teeth is a medical procedure that needs to be supervised by an orthodontist. It’s important for you all to be wary of any videos or websites that advise you to use objects such as rubber bands, dental floss, or anything else in order to get straight teeth. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, “Moving teeth without a thorough examination of the overall health of the teeth and gums could result in the permanent loss of teeth, which may result in expensive and lifelong dental problems.”

If you have any further questions regarding “DIY” orthodontics, or are curious about straightening your teeth, please contact us at 623-977-0707.