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Cold sores what a pain! They seem to show up from out of nowhere and without warning. What are cold sores? Better known as fever blisters, here’s what we have to say about them. Cold sores are defined as painful lesions or blisters which form on the lips, chin, cheeks or less commonly nostrils. Facts about cold […]

Scaling and root planning is a process with many different names: conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy, deep cleaning. Whatever you decide to call it, it is the process of removing dental plaque and calculus in order to restore health to the tissues that surround and support the teeth. It is one of the most […]

Bruxism is the medical term for clenching and grinding teeth. Clenching and grinding teeth every once in a while isn’t harmful, and most everyone does it. But if you’re doing this with your teeth on a regular basis, you’ll damage your teeth or cause some kind of oral health problem. Not a good thing! What […]

Good oral hygiene goes hand-in-hand with your overall well-being. How so, you ask? Great oral hygiene: Prevents plaque, gingivitis and gum disease in your mouth Goes hand-in-hand with a healthy cardio-vascular system Keeps you out of the dentist’s chair, saving you time and Earns you a terrific smile, too! Good Oral Hygiene Prevents Plaque, Gingivitis and […]

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 […]

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 […]