I am most passionate about my career when Im creating a healthy, beautiful smile for someone who has low self-esteem. Im thrilled when a patient tells me, For the first time in 10 years I can eat a hamburger! as a result of the care I provided. My profession helps me restore a persons confidence in their appearance and gives them the ability to enjoy something most of us take for granted: eating and enjoying regular food.

Working with so many different people, from diverse backgrounds, enlightens my life. My patients include me in their lives, sharing births of children, celebrating graduations, weddings, and anniversaries, and telling me their stories. My patients feel like family members and my family continues to grow.

My Doctorate of Dental Medicine was awarded by the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. I attended St. Louis University for periodontal surgical training and Howard University for orthodontic training.

Im always seeking continuing education opportunities. I concentrate on new technologies and the latest proven techniques that focus on patient comfort and the best possible results. This leads tothorough, informed, and effective patient care.

I take courses regionally, nationally, and internationally. In addition, I attend multiple conferences and meetings, anddeliver lectures at peer meetings and Howard University. This allows me to remain in touch with colleagues in academia, and to share with and learn from them.

I grew up in North Chicago, IL. I now live in Charlotte, NC, with my wife and best friend, Nikki Jones. When Im not working, youll find me supporting my wife at her singing engagements with a swing jazz band. I also enjoy attending local jazz venues and concerts.

Additionally, Im very involved with my church and their many outreach programs. I believe a community grows and becomes stronger by helping each other. The giving of time, physical presence, and sweat equity shows how committed I am to giving back, and paying forward for those people who helped me in the past.

When youre our patient, we put you at the forefront of all we do. Your comfort, needs, goals, and concerns are important to us. We actively listen to you, are attentive to your unique situation, and treat you with respect and compassion.

We are serious about providing comfortable care. Visits to us should be something you enjoy, not a task you dread. Dr. Bailey stresses painless treatment, and uses the latest proven techniques and technology. These, combined with the essential human touch, mean youll have the best treatment experience, the strongest results, and leave the office smiling.

Our inviting reception area features complimentary drinks for you and your family members. We show movies in each treatment room, too, and free WiFi is available throughout the office. Our chairs are well-padded for your comfort, and neck pillows are availableas well.

We believe you deserve to understand your oral health situation completely. Dr. Bailey will talk with you about your condition and the treatments available to remedy it, in a thorough and easy-to-understand manner. He and our team members will encourage your questions, too. We want you to make informed decisions about your care and take control of your smiles health.

Our practice is unique. We offer comprehensive orthodontic care for all ages thatcreateshealthy, beautiful, and confident smiles. We also provide periodontal treatments, which restores oral and overall health.

As a patient, this means you dont have to worry about coordinating treatment between two offices. Even better, it means youll be cared for by a doctor and team you know and trust, and who are attentive your concerns and goals.

If the length of time in braces is holding you back from treatment, Wilckodontics may be for you. Using a combination of oral surgery and traditional orthodontics, we can give you the beautiful, straight smile youve always wanted sooner than you ever thought possible. Teeth can be moved approximately four times faster, which meansa total treatment time of three to eight months!

Also known as Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO), Wilckodonticsbegins with a minimally invasive surgical procedure, usually done under general anesthesia, to remove a small portion of your aveolar bones external surface. This is the bone that contains your tooth sockets.

For a short period of time, the bones mineral content will be decreased, which allowsyour braces to move your teeth quickly into their desired positions. Your aveolar bone will heal swiftly and actually become stronger than it was before the procedure.

Quite simply: Yes! The process used to demineralate bone has been used for the past 100 years in the orthopedic field and has recently been modified to help straighten teeth. Of course, undergoing any kind of surgery, no matter how noninvasive, has risks, so be sure to discuss these risks with Dr. Bailey.

For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.

When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, and our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.

Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.

Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!

Treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.