Join the Madness with Dr. Bailey

March Madness happens once a year every year, and yes it happens in March. It’s a time where college sports fan can revel in high powered competition inside the world of men’s and women’s basketball.

March Madness starts the first week of March and ends the first week of April. During March Madness is when NCAA college basketball teams compete in the “big dance” NCAA tournaments. 68 teams all compete for the NCAA National Championship Title. This is a time of exciting highlights and big upsets, hyping up fans around the country- hence the madness in the term March Madness.

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.

This March Dr. Bailey wants you to join in on the madness. We’re inviting all of our patients to join our CBS Sports Bracket Manager group for the 2015 NCAA Basketball Tournament! To accept this invitation and join the group, 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

There is only 1 bracket submission allowed per patient. Please use your full name as your bracket title so we know who the winners will be.

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.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place!

• 1st place: Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
• 2nd place: Amazon Gift Card
• 3rd place: iTunes Gift Card

Please call the office if you have any questions. Join today so our group is ready for the madness!

5 Tips for Children's Dental Health #NCDHM

It’s still February so and you know what that means… IT’S STILL NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH and dental professional all over the world are promoting health oral hygiene habits for children. 

National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a week-long event in 1955. In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long observance known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Since 1941, the observance has grown from a two-city event into a nationwide program. NCDHM messages reach thousands of people in communities across the country and at numerous armed services bases. Local observances often include displays of posters provided by the ADA, coloring and essay contests, health fairs, free dental screenings, museum exhibits, classroom presentations by dentists and other members of the dental team, and dental office tours. (souce: ADA.org)

When good habits are developed early on it is more likely that the child will able to look forward to a lifetime of health teeth gums. Here are 5 healthy tips for children's dental health.

Brush and floss: Brushing and flossing is essential all that all ages, but good habits start early. Your child should be brushing twice a day to remove plaque, bacteria and food particles in their mouth. Also flossing two a day to remove anything left behind after brushing.

Visit the dentist regularly: Visiting the dentist every 6 months, twice a year is important. Even if your child is under orthodontic treatment and make all scheduled appointments with Dr. Bailey, while visiting the dentist they check for your cavities and make sure teeth are healthy.

Drink water: Make sure that your children's drinking water is fluoridated, fluoride is a natural mineral found in water and Earth's crust. Helps prevent cavities by hardening the enamel.

Eat well balanced meals: Eat a well-balanced diet that limits starchy or sugary foods, which produce plaque acids that cause tooth decay.

Early intervention: The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7. At this early age, orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, but vigilant examination can anticipate the most advantageous time to begin treatment.

At Bailey Orthodontics we are constantly promoting healthy teeth and habits for all of our patients, especially our younger patients. We strive to provide the best care for your child and help create good habits. Please visit ADA.org National Children’s Dental Health Month For more information.

Treats for your Sweet this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is a special day observed by many people around the world. This day promotes love, affection and friendship. Also, Valentine’s Day is a day filled with the sharing of sweet treats. We do want all of our patients to minimize the intake of sugary foods, so we want to provide you with a few V-Day treats you can make that your braces will absolutely. 

Heart Shaped Fruit Bowl

Strawberry Parfait

Cake Pops

Fun Frosting Chocolate Cupcakes

Candy Heart Cheesecake

With Valentine season is here and heart shaped treats are popping up everywhere, remember if you are under Orthodontic Treatment make sure all foods you consume are safe for your braces. Also, after eating sweet treats you should brush and floss!

National Children's Dental Health Month

For many years every February has been used to raise awareness, not about love and chocolate, but about the dental health of children.

National Children’s Dental Health Month is sponsored by the ADA (American Dental Association) which promotes creating lifelong healthy habits starting at an early age. When good habits are developed early it is more likely that the child will able to look forward to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. It is very important that parents know that a balanced diet, limiting snacks, brushing and flossing are key to healthy teeth and avoiding cavities. Along with healthy habits, regular dental appointments will help you keep your child on track.

This year's NCDHM campaign slogan "Defeat Monster Mouth" is displayed on the eye-catching children's posters that feature the McGrinn Twins, Flossy and Buck, along with their best friends and next-door neighbors, Den and Gen Smiley and K-9 the dog.  They are fighting to defeat Plaqster the Monster for good oral health.

For more information about National Children’s Dental Health Month please visit Ada.org.

Remember, 7 is the magic number for orthodontic care. By the age of 7, the first adult molars erupt, establishing the back bite. During this time, Dr. Bailey can evaluate front-to-back and side-to-side tooth relationships. For example, the presence of erupting incisors can indicate possible overbite, open bite, crowding or gummy smiles. Timely screening increases the chances for an incredible smile.

Don't worry if your child is older than seven it's not too late for a check-up, especially if you or your family dentist notice a problem. However, the earlier you detect oral problems now and later treatment can be shorter and less involved. Have any questions about early intervention or want to bring your child in for a consultation? Give us a call today.

Emergency Care: How You Can Solve Common Problems

Urgent, Urgent, Urgent, Urgent...Emergency!

OK...so you're home from your orthodontic adjustment appointment. Your next appointment is scheduled for six weeks from now. Your mouth is sore, you feel a wire poking your cheek, your teeth are tender. You have an emergency and need these painful issues resolved right now!

Did you know that many things we consider an emergency are really things that are simply causing us temporary discomfort and can be resolved at home?  Most orthodontic concerns, like, poking wires and mouth soreness can be fixed without scheduling an emergency appointment.

Here's How...

Poking Wire - Sometimes a poking wire can be safely turned down so that it no longer causes you discomfort. Try to tuck the wire back in and out of the way with the blunt end of a toothbrush, pencil eraser or Q-Tip. Orthodontic wax can always be used to cover any archwires that might be sticking out. Also...nail clippers can be used to clip a broken archwire that may be poking out if wax doesn't ease you comfort.

Loose Wire - Use Tweezers to re-insert archwires that have slipped out of the molar bracket. Place wax over it if there is any remaining discomfort.

Soreness - Warm salt-water rinses are helpful in relieving soreness. You may also take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol or Advil as you would for a headache or similar discomfort.
Carefully chewing on a half piece of sugarless chewing gum will help alleviate the pain and help your mouth feel "back to normal" much more quickly.

Even though you are careful, you may occasionally damage your appliances. We want our patients to be informed of problems that may occur, and understand how to solve them, at least temporarily, until it is possible to return to our office.

Please Remember:  If you are involved in contact sports, a regular mouth guard can be fitted over your braces for added protection.

If discomfort continues please give our office a call. After hours, you may contact us with emergencies through our 24-hour answering service 623-207-9179

What's the Most Important Meal of the Day?

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing energy needed to focus, whether it be in the classroom or at work. People create many excuses to why they skip out on breakfast like, “I’m not hungry this early in the day” or “I don’t have time to prepare a meal”. But, for those of you who start your day off early you are almost guaranteed to feel a mid-morning energy slump and experience hunger before lunch times.

Breakfast not only provides you with the energy you need for a productive day but it is also helps in maintaining healthy weight.

Here are 3 tips for starting your day the healthy way:

• Buy portable breakfast items such as fruit, yogurt and breakfast bar to name a few.

• Get up 10-15 minutes earlier than you usually do in the morning to eat. Waking up earlier will allow you to make sure you have time to set and eat in the morning.

• Replace drinking a cup of coffee with drinking a glass of milk or orange juice, both are proven to provide natural energy.

Here are 3 braces-friendly breakfast foods:

• Fruit smoothies

• Scrambled eggs 

• Pancakes 

Remember to check Dr. Bailey's Foods to Avoid list if your under orthodontic treatment to be sure what you're eating for breakfast is also good for your orthodontic appliance. 

Get Social with Bailey Orthodontics!

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Since we don't get to see our patients everyday we still want to stay connected with you, and we want to make sure you stay connected with us as well. The best way for us to do this is through social media.

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When you follow Bailey Orthodontics on social media you get to stay updated with all of our current events, the chance to participate, receive tips on deal with Orthodontic care and so much more fun and informative content. So be sure to LIKE/Follow us on all of our accounts!