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Braces Friendly Game Day Snacks

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If you're still searching for a few more snacks to add to your Super Bowl menu, we've got two that will be sure to score with your friends & family. Hot Ham & Cheese Party Rolls 1 can refrigerated pizza crust 1 lb. deli ham (thinly sliced, but not shaved) 12 slices Swiss cheese Glaze: 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray Unroll the pizza dough onto a cutting board. Press into an approximately 13x18-inch rectangle. Top with ham and cheese slices. Starting on the longer side of the rectangle, roll up the edge tightly. When you reach the end, pinch the seam together and flip the roll so that the seam is face side down. Cut into 12 slices. Arrange in the prepared baking dish.  Next combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and poppy seeds in

Benefits Beyond Your Smile

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Dr. Burch and all the Burch Orthodontics team want to remind you that orthodontic health is much more than straight teeth. When Dr. Burch creates beautiful smiles for our patients, she places all the elements of the face into their perfect alignment for a healthy as well as beautiful smile. Orthodontic treatment at Burch Orthodontics also provides many additional health benefits. Here are just a few you might not realize: Prevent TMJ: TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders occur from stress on the jaw joint. Often, people who suffer from TMJ have an incorrect bite pattern or a misalignment of their bite. Orthodontic treatment can align the teeth and bite to remove the stress on the joints that causes TMJ Disorder. Aid Digestive Health: Perfectly aligned teeth help you chew your food more effectively, which helps your digestive health. Avoid Tooth Decay and Gum Disease: Crowded and misaligned teeth make it difficult to clean your teeth and gums, which can lead to foo