by shoffortho | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. People tend to think of saliva in a negative context if they think about it at all, but without spit, we would have a hard time chewing, swallowing, or even tasting our food. We also...
by shoffortho | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Ortho
STRAIGHT TEETH AREN’T just about looking good. People with straight teeth are perceived as being wealthier, happier, and more attractive than people with crooked teeth, and it can definitely be a nice confidence boost. What we want to focus on, though, are the very...
by shoffortho | Feb 11, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
WHEN WE THINK of the damage that eating disorders can do, we probably first think of the psychological toll and life-threatening malnutrition. However, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia can also be very hard on the oral health of those who struggle...
by shoffortho | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho
MEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. Women are more prone to certain oral health conditions than men, but men have their own disadvantages to overcome, and we’re...