Season’s Greetings from Baker Orthodontics

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as the team at Baker Orthodontics reflects on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2011? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays on our Facebook page.

Happy Holidays!

--The team at Baker Orthodontics

Baker Orthodontics "Happy Holidays Around The World!" Contest

Here at Baker Orthodontics, we know that people around the world celebrate special holidays in December. While some may say "Merry Christmas" and others "Happy Hanukkah," everyone can agree on "Happy Holidays!"

Be sure to pick up one of our multiple choice entry forms and have some fun learning five new ways to say "Happy Holidays!" You only need to have one correct entry to qualify in the contest. As always, please give us a call if you have any questions about our Holiday Contest, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment at our office. Thank you!

Why do you choose Baker Orthodontics?

Baker Orthodontics, serving Escondido and San Diego, CA, is committed to the health and comfort of each and every one of our patients. We strive to provide our patients with the highest standard of care in a comfortable and kid friendly atmosphere. Have you had a great experience with Dr. Baker and team?

Share your story with the world!

We encourage patients to participate in our YouTube Video Contest. Here are a few ideas for video topics:
• Why I Like My Braces
• The 3 Best Things About Baker Orthodontics
• 3 Great Ways to Use Your Smile
• What I'm Most Looking Forward to When My Braces Come Off
• How My Smile Has Changed My Life

All video entries can be submitted by cd or emailed to drb@bakersmiles.com. Camera shy? You can also write a review for Baker Orthodontics on our Google Place Page.

Thank you!

-Dr. Baker and team

Baker Orthodontics partners with SDSU for the Healthy Smiles program

Dr. Baker and his orthodontic team are currently partnering with the San Diego State University (SDSU) Healthy Smiles program to help educate and promote healthy lifestyles and habits for teens. The two-year program provides positive reinforcement to young kids in effort of increasing their healthy eating, physical activity, and tobacco avoidance.

Donna, our registered dental hygienist, was recently quoted in a SDSU article, saying “We have had nothing but positive feedback from both patients and their parents.”

As an orthodontic office, Dr. Baker and our team appreciate the opportunity to talk with our patients about important health issues. For more information on the Healthy Smiles program, and orthodontic treatment options at our office, be sure to give us a call!

Dr. Baker announces our contest winners!

At Baker Orthodontics we are committed to serving each and every one of our patients in a comfortable and kid friendly environment. Today, we would like to announce the winners of our "Know Your Icons" and Halloween contests. Be sure to check our Contest Board at your next appointment to find out about upcoming contests and the cool prizes you can win.


Halloween Contest
Congrats to Navi V.! She made a perfect guess and won a jar full of 72 candy bars in our Halloween contest. Don't forget to share, Navi!


Know Your Icons!
It's not hard to find computer savvy kids these days. Almost all of our patients correctly guessed the contest icons. Hailey S. is the lucky $25 winner of our "Know Your Icons" contest.

Baker Orthodontics wishes you a happy Thanksgiving!

Here at Baker Orthodontics, we are very thankful for all of our amazing patients! Our doctor and team would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Thanksgiving. We also want to remind everyone to brush and floss after indulging in the big meal.

If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we encourage you to post them on our Facebook page or give us a call!

Gobble Gobble!

Orthodontic fun facts, from Dr. Baker and team

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Baker Orthodontics thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.