by shoffortho | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
IT’S THAT TIME of the year when we take stock of what we’re thankful for. Even in a turbulent year, there’s plenty that goes on that list, from our families and friends to new skills we’ve developed, and we hope that hard-working dental professionals are included for...
by shoffortho | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Dental Posts, Ortho
WHAT IS YOUR orthodontic emergency plan? It’s not as exciting as a zombie plan, granted, but everyone with braces should be prepared in case something goes wrong with their appliance in between visits, because some of these could lead to a delay in Braces Off Day if...
by shoffortho | Nov 11, 2020 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THERE ARE SEVERAL reasons gum tissue might end up bleeding, and not just because of gum disease. We know it can be alarming to experience bleeding gums, so we want to help our patients understand the different causes and how we can treat it (when treatment is...
by shoffortho | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho
ORAL HEALTH AND DIABETES are closely intertwined. It becomes much harder to maintain good oral health without carefully controlling the diabetes, and diabetes becomes harder to control when oral health isn’t a priority. Gum disease is just one oral health problem that...