4 Easy Smoothies For New Braces

One of the most common questions we get from new patients is “what can I eat after I get my braces?”  Aside from the typical checklist of approved and nonapproved foods to eat during your orthodontic treatment at Bailey Orthodontics, we like to go above and beyond and provide you with recipe ideas, too.  We want to show you that eating healthy, delicious food is still possible after you’ve started your braces journey.  Yes, there are certain points in your treatment process when your mouth might be more sensitive than usual, but that doesn't mean you don't get to enjoy a delicious meal or snack. Smoothies are the perfect solution for when chewing just doesn’t sound all that fun!

Here are 4 office-approved smoothie recipes that taste great and help you get the nutrients you need. You can prep and freeze these 4 super quick and easy smoothie recipes. Choose your own base of yogurt, juice, milk, tea, or water and some ice to blend these ingredients up into something spectacular for your tastebuds!

BERRY BLAST

1C Raspberries

1C Blueberries

1C Strawberries

1C Spinach

SWEET SUNRISE

1C Raspberries

1 Orange

1/2 Banana

1C Mango

KIWI REFRESH

1 Kiwi

1& 1/2C Watermelon

1 &1/2C Grapes

GREEN MONSTER

1 Grapefruit

1 Banana

1C Pineapple

1C Spinach

Play It Safe, Protect Your Face

A mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age when it comes to protecting your mouth

Contact and collision sports such as boxing and martial arts are higher-risk sports for the mouth. Any athlete can experience a dental injury in non-contact activities too, such as gymnastics and skating.

Types of Mouthguards

Mouthguards can be custom made for your mouth by your dentist or orthodontist. However, if you can’t afford a custom-made mouthguard, you should still wear a stock mouthguard or a boil-and-bite mouthguard from the drugstore.

Protecting Your Braces

A properly fitted mouthguard may be especially important for people who wear braces. A blow to the face could damage the brackets or other fixed orthodontic appliances. A mouthguard also provides a barrier between the braces and your cheek or lips, which will help you avoid injuries to your gums and cheeks.

If you're an athlete and a patient at Bailey Orthodontics, talk to Dr. Bailey about selecting a mouthguard that will provide the right protection for you. Although some mouthguards only cover the upper teeth, Dr. Bailey may suggest that you use a mouthguard on the lower teeth if you have braces on these teeth.

Also, be sure to remember if you have a retainer or other removable appliance, do not wear it during any contact sports. For more information give us a call at 623-977-0707 or visit our website.

Spinach Apple Smoothie | NEW RECIPE

Your kid’s diet should have fruits and veggies for complete nutrition. But when he does not eat them in their solid form, you might want to consider smoothies. Smoothies are great for both kids and adults, and even better for new patients being treated at Bailey Orthodontics as they are braces friendly. The trick is to make the idea of smoothies exciting – get your children involved in the process. Let them make smoothies with fruits of their choice, on the condition that they will drink it.

To help get you started on your smoothie journey, we're sharing a delicious recipe with you below! Try it out this weekend and let us know how you liked it! 

Spinach Apple Smoothie
If someone in your household hates spinach, disguise its flavor with apple and banana with this recipe.

You Will Need:

• 1 cup chopped spinach leaves
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup grapes, preferably seedless
• 1 tub vanilla yogurt

How To:

• Slice the banana (without peel) and remove the seeds from the grapes, if any.
• Put the banana, chopped spinach leaves, grapes, yogurt, and apple in a blender and blend for two minutes, or until you achieve a smooth mixture.
• Serve fresh.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 2
Nutritional Value: calories – 205, carbohydrates – 45g, protein – 6.1mg, fat – 1.9g, cholesterol -4mg

RAFFLE INFORMATION for Patient Appreciation Movie Night NOVEMBER 18

If you are attending our patient appreciation movie night on November 18th, then be sure to enter our raffle at the event for a chance to win amazing prizes! 

Get all the details you need below! #BaileyOrthoAz

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In October WE WEAR PINK

Join us in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness this month! Wear pink ties to your October appointment at Bailey Orthodontics and get 10 rewards points!

Check Out The Upcoming Events We'll Be At

Bailey Orthodontics is hitting the town! This month, we will be stepping out of the office and stepping into the schools as we represent the practice at some local events. This is a fun time to chat with our staff about any interest you may have in beginning orthodontic treatment, as well as learn more about our treatments, ask insurance questions, or maybe just get to know us a little better.

Here are the locations of the upcoming events we'll be at:

April 1st: Legacy Traditional School at the Spring Festival.

April 16th: Ashton Ranch Elementary- Farmer’s Market & Family Fun Day.

April 29th: Sonoran Ranch Elementary- Spring Carnival.

Are you unfamiliar with #BaileyOrthoAz? Learn more about us now!

Bailey Orthodontics is located in Surprise, Arizona!  We treat patients from the Surprise, Waddell, Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, El Mirage, Buckeye, Verrado, Wickenburg, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Wittman and Avondale areas. We strive to help patients of all ages achieve beautiful, healthy, confident smiles! 

Spencer S. Bailey, DDS, MSD and the #BaileyOrthoAz team offer the following state-of-the-art appliances and revolutionary services:

• Invisalign 
• Adult Orthodontics
• Early Treatment
• The Damon System
• Retention

We look forward to seeing you there!

Removable Retainers

Bailey Orthodontics has been providing high quality orthodontic care to the Surprise, AZ community and is now serving Wickenburg, AZ. We have a reputation for the excellent care and a positive experience for our patients.


Your retainers should be worn at all times with the exception of eating and brushing your teeth. Your retainer should also be removed when participating in sports that require a mouthguard or while swimming. After 12 months of full-time wear, we may revise your retention treatment, allowing the retainer to strictly be worn at night

Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainers, so follow through with the hard work you’ve put in so far.

Elf Dance Facebook Faceoff

It has been a little competitive at Bailey Orthodontics with our Elf Dance Facebook Faceoff going on! Recently, our staff turned into Santa’s little helpers and were caught on camera singing and dancing as elves! The video footage is so awesome, they've been posted on Facebook to determine which one is the best.  Now, we’re turning to you to help us decide who has the best dance!

Help us pick a winner in this battle between the front office VS the back office.   

If you haven’t had the chance to watch the videos, check them out now & LIKE your favorite one!

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Turkey & Pumpkin Are Healthy Choices For Teeth

It’s pretty safe to say the words Thanksgiving and Healthy don’t pair up when you think about the delicious foods flowing around the table on Turkey Day.  But, believe it or not, you’ll have reason to feel less guilty when you indulge in the feast this season because of the benefits some of these traditional foods will have on your teeth.

At Bailey Orthodontics, we want you to know you can now be extra thankful for turkey and pumpkin pie!

Turkey

Not only is turkey the main attraction at the table on Thanksgiving day, but it benefits your body and teeth in several ways due to the high protein content. Protein helps build strong bones and healthy teeth; just another reason to keep smiling!

Pumpkin

Not only are pumpkins decorative and delicious, but they’re filled with magnesium too! Magnesium is a nutrient known for strengthening teeth. Also, pumpkin pulp is a good source of Vitamin A, potassium, and fiber, all which help build enamel.

So when it’s time to sink your teeth into your holiday meal, go ahead and grab a big helping of turkey and an extra slice of pumpkin pie, as these are great foods in achieving a healthy smile.

Invisalign Vivera Retainers

Retention is an important phase of the orthodontic treatment process. After we remove your braces the retention stage of treatment begins. During this stage patients must wear a retainer to help retain the beautiful smile you and Dr. Bailey have worked hard to create.

The retention phase focuses on holding your teeth in the position they have been moved to by braces treatment. The retention phase lasts for a minimum of 24 months. At this time you will have to wear a removable retainer, many of our patients are choosing Vivera Retainers.

What are Vivera Retainers?
Created from the makes of Invisalign, Vivera retainers are custom made clear thermoplastic retainers. The Vivera retainers work for patients who have used Inivisalign or traditional braces. These retainer are made from impressions created from our iTero digital scanner, therefore we know the fit is a perfect match for you.

Vivera Retainers are offered as a set of four custom retainers at a discounted price for patients, other benefits include:

Retainers that are 30% stronger than other clear retainers
Retainers need to be strong enough to maintain tooth position and correct minor relapse if necessary. Our testing shows that the proprietary thermoplastic material in Vivera Retainers is more than 30% stronger than other leading clear retainer materials. In fact, our retainers can self-correct (back to the final retained position) certain types of minor relapse, up to .25mm per tooth.

Retainers that are durable
Vivera lab testing indicates that many leading retainer materials begin to deform after as little as two months of simulated daytime use.  Other retainers aren’t guaranteed to protect your smiles.
Retainers that work with your retention philosophy
Whether you’re prescribed full-time wear, nights only, or a few nights a week, it is important to have the confidence that your retainer is providing consistent working retention. Vivera Retainers come with four custom retainers for four times the retention coverage.

Offers convenience
Vivera Retainers also works well for kids who go between mom and dad’s house. Patients can keep one set at each home, an extra set while traveling, or have a pair simply for peace of mind in case accidents that may occur (Pets love to eat them for some reason). After the 4 retainers have been used more are easily ordered, at an additional cost, without taking new impressions because the scan is saved.

If you have any questions about the retention process or Vivera Retainers contact our office today and we will answer any questions you may have. 

Bailey Orthodontics

14997 W. Bell Rd., Suite 150 

Surprise, AZ 85374 

Phone: 623-977-0707