Sherman & Balhoff Orthodontics

Can orthodontic treatment help sleep apnea? In short, yes. Orthodontics can help manage obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children in some cases. Obstructive sleep apnea causes and symptoms   Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and it occurs when the airway becomes blocked due to relaxation of throat muscles […]

Straight teeth provide more than a great smile.   Teeth are like gears on a wheel. They are made to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job. If they don’t fit together, they can’t do their job, and this may lead to a variety of oral health problems. For starters, straight

Wondering when it’s the right time to take your child to the orthodontist? Here are three reasons you should get an orthodontist appointment for your kiddo scheduled now. #1: You may notice something appears off but there are also some things the untrained eye won’t see. Parents are often the first to recognize that something

First and foremost, we are open because we feel it is safe for you to come in because of the many efforts we are taking to sanitize our practices. Here are a few important things your orthodontist wants you to know during this time: 1. Your oral health is representative of your overall health. Now

Parents no longer take the back seat while their kids reap the benefits of orthodontic treatment. With one-in-three orthodontic patients over the age of 18, the number of adults seeing an orthodontist is at an all-time high. Experts believe this upward trend is likely here to stay – why?   It works. Orthodontic treatment is just as

Overbite or Buck Teeth: Everything You Need to Know About its Causes, Risks, & Treatment   Our Team of Doctors Overbite teeth, is a common dental problem that many people experience. While it can be commonly viewed as a small physical flaw, ignoring it can lead to serious health concerns. So, in this article, we

  Questions to Consider When Researching Direct-To-Consumer Orthodontic Companies Some online orthodontic companies make their treatment sound so easy. Perhaps you take a selfie and/or an impression of your teeth or get your teeth scanned. Next, you receive aligners in the mail and after so many months – straight teeth! Right? What else is there to think

    You may be wondering what precautions we are taking to ensure your safety. While the appointment process may look a little different now, don’t worry, we have always been on the front lines of preventing the spread of diseases. From treatment and waiting room disinfection to the strict use of personal protective equipment

    Successful orthodontic treatment depends on three things – pressure, time and cooperation. Braces – a fixed orthodontic appliance typically comprised of brackets, bands and wires – put pressure on teeth to gradually move them into the correct position over time. Patient cooperation is needed by keeping teeth clean, avoiding food items that break the brackets, limiting sugary drinks, visiting the general dentist every 3-6 months

We made a video to walk everyone through some of the questions we have been getting this week since we have closed the office As you know The CDC has mandated that we only see dental emergencies which is limited to pain, swelling and trauma. Broken brackets or pokey wires by definition are not true