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Braces Friendly Baked Apple Recipe

December 2nd, 2022

This time of year, we love eating warm desserts that highlight the fall harvest. A favorite dessert is Dr. Barden’s Braces Friendly Baked Apple. Braces Friendly, Baked Apples Recipe  Ingredients 4 large apples 4 tablespoons of soft butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup oatmeal 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup raisins (or chopped nuts if…
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Dental Hygiene for a Great Smile

November 4th, 2022

Great oral hygiene is important when you have braces and other orthodontic appliances.  When you have braces, food can get trapped under the wires and between the teeth and the brackets. This can result in prolonged time that food sits on the teeth and can cause tooth decay, cavities, and other damage.  Here are a…
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Top Reasons to Smile

October 7th, 2022

At Barden Orthodontics we love beautiful, healthy smiles.  We are thrilled when patients finish orthodontic treatment and they have big, beautiful smiles that truly shine. We hope they continue to share these radiant smiles with everyone they see! We want to highlight what we think are some fascinating reasons to show off your great teeth…
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What is a "bad bite"?

September 2nd, 2022

Have you been told you have a "bad bite"? A bad bite often refers to jaw alignment problems (such as an over or under bite). This could also indicate uneven tooth spacing or teeth that are protruding, crowded, or crooked. What causes a "bad bite"? A bad bite could  be due to heredity, thumb-sucking, early…
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