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Everyone’s mouth feels dry from time to time but when this feeling doesn’t go away you may have a problem such as Dry Mouth. Dry Mouth is when you do not have enough saliva to keep your mouth wet and moisturized. Although you may not be experiencing a completely dry oral cavity, even low production […]

  Do you or your children have fears or anxieties about seeing a dentist? You know that dental care is essential to keeping you healthy, yet you still avoid going. You’re not alone; around 22% of Canadians avoid the dentist due to anxiety. What is Dental Anxiety? Put simply, dental anxiety is “fear related to […]

Have you ever left an appointment and felt uncertain or confused about the treatment plan presented? Or have you left feeling apprehensive, and not confident in making a decision? The best thing to do is to get a second opinion. There is no rule about which dental procedures require second opinions. But it is more […]

If you’re one of the 8 million caregivers in Canada, you’ve got a lot on your mind. You understand how difficult it can be to take care of your loved ones dental care. When you’re caring for a child—or adult—with a disability or neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s, the challenges can be even greater. It may […]

  When most people visit the dentist for treatment, they often associate it with freezing, and numbness. Although it is a safe and necessary part of the procedure, it’s important to know how it works and how long it will last. Dental Freezing or anesthetic is defined as “medication that produces the temporary loss of […]

  There is nothing more precious than seeing a child smile, and that is why our dental team loves having them come in. However, it can be hard for children to understand the importance of visiting the dentist. That’s why it is important to get them ready at an early age for the dentist. We always […]

“A” is for April and Appreciation April has been set aside to officially promote good oral health practices. Since your dental hygienist plays a huge and very important part in maintaining your good oral health, the second week of April has been set aside in honor of the dental hygiene profession. What is National Dental […]

If you lost your job recently, your dental health is probably not on the top of mind right now. But taking care of teeth is what we do best, and we are all about YOU and your best dental care. Okay, now that we have got you thinking about proper dental care, what steps should […]

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. […]