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Your smile is one of the most valuable natural assets that you have. Smiling plays a huge part in our social interactions. It can make people feel good, offer comfort, and even reduce stress. Sometimes we don’t feel confident in our teeth and smile, we hide it behind our hands or simply don’t smile at […]

If your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth you may think this is normal and ignore it, but bleeding gums can be a sign of underlying problems. Bleeding gums is often caused by harmful plaque, and the millions of bacteria in it, found at or around the gum line. Left too long […]

  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 […]

  We are always trying to make home care as effective as possible for our patients; especially our patients who suffer from sensitivity or have high cavity risk. This is why we have introduced new kits and products designed specifically for these issues. We believe that preventative care is the most important type of dental […]

  A lot of changes happen in your body when you are pregnant, but did you know that pregnancy affects your oral health as well? Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can put expecting mothers at greater risk of developing a variety of oral health issues. Pregnancy Gingivitis Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect gums causing […]

  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 […]

The thought of getting a cavity filled can cause dental anxiety for patients of any age. There is now a new alternative -Silver Diamine Fluoride. A liquid painted onto cavities to help slow decay. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a non-invasive, needle-free treatment that uses antimicrobial silver ions to help arrest tooth decay, and fluoride ions to prevent […]

  You may have seen a few new faces at Sherwood Dental over the past couple of months. We are so happy to be expanding our business team, and welcome Deanna and Kerry to our office. Deanna comes to us while working on her undergraduate studies; she currently has a background in Biological Sciences and […]

  Smoking has entered the digital age with vaping becoming more popular than ever. But what do we know about it, and how does vaping affect your teeth and mouth? Although e-juice in vapes doesn’t contain tobacco it can contain nicotine, which reduces blood flow in your gums and can eventually lead to a higher […]