Understandably, we want to give our children the best; it doesn’t matter how old they are. The years during which our children are in school may be the busiest of our lives. This busy-ness ramps up during certain times, like now. If you’ve found yourself going from sun-up to sun-down, driving from store to school […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to think that you could go years without needing a dental filling? This is actually the goal of preventive dentistry. The team at New Smiles Dental would love to help you avoid cavities and the other dental problems that stem from oral bacteria. Using dental sealants, we may be able to […]
The summer months are often just as exciting as the holiday season. We visit with friends and family around bonfires and enjoy the lusciousness of summertime meals. All of the gatherings of summer also lead us to become aware of how we look. As you may know, one of the best ways to bring out […]
By and large, most of us do everything that we can to keep our mouth as healthy and fresh as possible. There is a widespread understanding of the value of healthy teeth and gums. Good oral care should also solidify a continual state of freshness on the breath, too, right? Not exactly. Halitosis, or chronic […]
One of the mottos of our practice is “change your smile, change your life.” Some people may read that and think it’s nothing more than a marketing term designed to create a desire for a better smile. The truth is, a lot of people would like to have a better smile. Although, this is not […]
Summertime is one of the best times of year in our area. The weather warms up and we look forward to a few weeks, or even a few days off to head to the coast, or to Grandmas, or to a tropical location accessible only by plane. If you’ve ever hit the open road or […]
When you think of ways to reduce your risk of common dental problems, such as cavities and gum disease, your mind may immediately go to brushing and flossing. Of course! You have been educated on the virtues of oral hygiene since you were a young child! Next to cleaning your teeth every morning and night, […]
Tooth loss is one of the concerns that we help patients of our Sherwood dental office handle. It used to be that tooth-replacement meant just that. Tooth. Replacement. The thing is, tooth replacement didn’t necessarily equate to the restoration of full oral function. This could be seen most notably in patients who needed dentures. The […]
Storytelling has historically been a wonderful way to entertain while also passing down important information. The stories we were told as children helped us to understand character traits like kindness or a strong work ethic. As we develop, though, we can sometimes start to tell ourselves stories and, in some cases, what we tell ourselves […]
The play is an important aspect of a high-quality life. Dentistry often feels like serious business, so we want to lighten up here for just a few minutes. We’re going to put you in the spotlight (well, we always do) and let you test what you know about oral care and dentistry in this short […]
