Sherman & Balhoff Orthodontics

  Is there an ideal sequence for your oral hygiene routine? Well, according to recent studies, yes. Researchers have found that flossing before brushing may be the most efficient for a thorough removal of dental plaque. This sequence was also found to increase fluoride concentration delivered from the toothpaste, which makes your tooth enamel stronger, making it easier to

Every February, we celebrate heart health — because no other muscle is more deserving of our love. Our hearts give us life, and that makes us smile. This month, we’re collaborating with the American Heart Association to raise funds in hopes of finding a cure for heart disease and stroke. Everyone should be given an opportunity to

1. Schedule your 7-year-old’s first orthodontic checkup.   Don’t wait for a dentist’s referral. It might not come and we do not require one. Dentists may not be evaluating the child’s bite, and by age 7, your child has enough permanent teeth for our doctors to evaluate if a problem exists or is developing. Our technicians will

A child’s mouth is a busy place. Think about a 6-year-old. Everything is growing, including the bones in the jaw and face. At around age 6, the first permanent molars appear. An exchange of teeth begins as baby teeth fall out and are replaced by larger-sized permanent teeth. And it all happens in a predictable, particular order. Unless it doesn’t.