by shoffortho | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Ortho
MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that helps remineralize tooth enamel and protects teeth from decay. The American Dental Association calls fluoride “nature’s cavity...
by shoffortho | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Ortho
DO YOU HAVE an orthodontic emergency plan? It’s a good idea for anyone who has braces or whose teenager has braces to be prepared in case something goes wrong with their orthodontic appliance between adjustments. Not addressing a problem quickly could lead to...
by shoffortho | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
SMALL, FIBROUS DISKS act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw joints, and if something goes wrong with that disk, such as it eroding or shifting out of proper alignment, or if arthritis wears away the cartilage on the bone or there’s a traumatic...
by shoffortho | Nov 3, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
DIABETES, WHETHER TYPE 1, 2, or even gestational, makes it more difficult to maintain good dental health. There is a reciprocal relationship between oral health and diabetes, meaning that it’s harder to keep your teeth and gums healthy if you aren’t...
