by shoffortho | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS from the American Dental Association (ADA), the California Dental Association (CDA), the Center for Disease Control, (CDC) and the American Association of Orthodontics, (AAO) we are temporarily changing the way our practice operates....
by shoffortho | Mar 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
CANKER SORES CAN be a real pain in the mouth! They might not be very dangerous, but they can make it pretty hard to have a good day. These angry little ulcers can form inside our lips and cheeks without warning and can take a few days to heal. Luckily, there’s...
by shoffortho | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
CONTRARY TO WHAT some people might think, having straight teeth isn’t just about looking good — not that there aren’t aesthetic benefits too. Studies show that a person with straight teeth is seen as being happier, wealthier, and more attractive than a person...
by shoffortho | Dec 21, 2019 | Dental Blog, Uncategorized
MANY OF OUR PATIENTS and potential patients come to us with the same questions about orthodontic treatment without realizing it. These are some of the questions we hear most often, and we’re sure that even more people haven’t spoken up but don’t know the answers...
by shoffortho | Nov 23, 2019 | Dental Blog, Uncategorized
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN about what to do if something unexpectedly goes wrong with your orthodontic treatment? If not, we can help you out with some preparation tips. It also helps to know the difference between a minor issue and a serious emergency. Common...
by shoffortho | Nov 5, 2019 | Dental Blog, Uncategorized
WE’VE ALL HEARD over and over how smoking can adversely impact health, with the most infamous example being lung cancer. But smoking doesn’t only harm the lungs; it damages every single system in the body, and it also damages oral health. Smoking Increases the...
