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Smile and Feel Confident

December 11th, 2023

At Barden Orthodontics we love healthy smiles!  This means not only having straight, well aligned teeth, but also teeth that are healthy and well cared for with brushing and flossing. Great oral hygiene (brushing, flossing and rinsing with fluoride mouthwash) is important for a number of health outcomes.  Oral hygiene is important to reduce dental…
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Cold Season and Your Health

November 10th, 2023

This time of year people start sneezing and getting seasonal colds. What is the difference between a seasonal cold and the flu? The experts at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, and coughing. These symptoms can last for up to two weeks. The…
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Braces Friendly Pumpkin Dessert

October 6th, 2023

We love autumn in Whitefish Bay, WI. The leaves are changing into their beautiful fall colors and the fall harvest means lots of pumpkins for carving! Did we mention that we love the Whitefish Bay Pumpkin Festival? In honor of all things pumpkin related, we wanted to share our favorite braces friendly pumpkin recipe. It's…
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Toothbrush Tips

September 9th, 2023

A good toothbrush is essential to keep your teeth healthy and clean. Dr. Douglas Barden recommends using a new (replaced every 3 months!) toothbrush with soft bristles. Even better, use an electronic toothbrush with an orthodontic brush head. These toothbrushes provide the best brushing action to keep your teeth sparkling clean. Ask us if you…
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