Author: Dr. Rakesh Patel

Why you may struggle with poor oral health Sugary foods and drinks are the two main culprits of poor oral health. We’re not saying you should never enjoy sugary foods and drinks such as red wine, coffee, tea, soda pop or juices for example. But we do recommend that you enjoy such foods and drinks […]

Do x-rays make you gag? Are your teeth sensitive? You’ll be relieved to know that Sherwood Park Dental offers Dyclonine rinses free of charge in our office. We want to provide our patients with better, more pleasant dental experiences. What are Dyclonine Rinses? Dyclonine rinse is a numbing rinse, a compounded topical anesthetic that comes […]

Sherwood Park Dental is excited about OraVerse! Fillings, crowns and root canals require a local anesthetic which may freeze the lips, cheeks and tongue. The numbing effect can last 2 or more hours following dental work making it difficult to smile, talk, drink or eat soup from a spoon. If you are interested in returning […]

Tooth loss affects quality of life. If you are missing teeth, have failing teeth or wear dentures currently, you know how true this can be. Tooth loss can affect the way you eat, how you speak and even smile. For example, friends have invited you over for dinner, and they’re serving fresh corn on the […]

Sugar – People consume an estimated 130 pounds of sugar per year. That’s a lot of sugar! But what’s not to like about sugar anyway? An expanding waistline Coronary heart disease Type II diabetes Metabolic syndrome High blood pressure Cancer and Cavities. That’s what! All sugar has the same effect on your teeth – tooth […]

Film x-rays or digital x-rays? Sherwood Dental chooses to use digital x-rays. Why? Because you and your dental health are our top priority. Film x-rays were invented in 1895. That’s over 125 years ago. Technology has come a very long way since those first x-rays 125 years ago, and film x-rays are now quite antiquated. […]

The recovery process following an oral surgery procedure differs from person to person. Your dentist will send you home with information on how to care for yourself properly. In most cases, the pain should lessen by the second day after the procedure. Generally, recovery will happen within two to three weeks following the procedure. Here […]

Although you may practice proper dental oral health, some conditions occur that may require an oral surgery procedure. Oral surgery may sound scary, but many of the procedures are fairly simple and routine. Oral surgeries, when necessary, will help you to maintain and live a more comfortable lifestyle . Here’s what you need to know before your oral […]