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It is Children’s Dental Health Month so we thought we would highlight some of our favorite fun facts about children’s teeth. Did you know? Children first smile around 2 months of age. While they may not have teeth yet, their gummy grin is a joy for parents to see! Children’s teeth start to grow before…
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Are you considering orthodontics for yourself or your child?  It’s a big decision to seek orthodontic treatment.  Here are some of the top reasons for children, teens, and adults to get braces or Invisalign. Top reasons children should consider getting orthodontic treatment: Early treatment allows the correction and guides the growth of your child's jaw…
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What is the most exciting thing to happen to a child’s tooth? No, it’s not getting braces (although everyone at Barden Orthodontics thinks that getting braces is very exciting!).  It’s losing your first (and second, and third) baby tooth! In the United States, children usually put their lost tooth under their pillow and a tooth…
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Daylight savings ends and we gain an extra hour of time!  Dr. Douglas Barden recommends these 5 teeth-friendly things to do with your extra hour. Whiten your teeth. Do your teeth look dull or have they lost their shine?  Try an at home tooth whitening strip or get it professionally done at your dentist’s office.…
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