Tooth restorations are a necessary part of dentistry, though one we try to avoid whenever possible. At New Smiles Dental in Sherwood, OR, we encourage patients of all ages to come in every six months for a thorough checkup and cleaning. This way, our chances of detecting dental problems before they need significant correction are […]
Snoring is an irritating problem not only for those who sleep in proximity to a snorer but also for the person who is making the ruckus. In recent years, we have become much more aware of the negative impact of snoring. However, this awareness has revolved mainly around the fact that snoring is, well, annoying […]
We all like to be treated well, especially if we suffering some type of pain. Dental pain is one example of a situation that calls for a gentle touch and efficient techniques. We are proud to offer professional services that have grown out of a (very) long history of what we’ll call research and development. […]
Many of us look at other people’s smiles admiringly. Usually, this happens because we observe straight, radiant white teeth. Who doesn’t want this for themselves? According to surveys, we see that about 80% of American adults say they wish they had whiter teeth. Furthermore, we see evidence of this wish in the prevalence of teeth […]
Parents of young children have no problem finding tips for promoting oral health in their little ones. A lot of information about early oral development exists because it is during this initial stage of life that growth happens quickly and children need a lot of help caring for their health and wellness. Over time, as […]
Long ago in a faraway land, dental techniques were being developed before any formal dental training even existed. This isn’t a fairy tale; the history of dentistry is quite interesting. Without going into great detail, all we need to say is that the way dental care has been practiced has evolved a great deal. For […]
Have you received a reminder from your dentist that it’s time for your six-month checkup, only to quickly forget about it? This scenario plays out in millions of homes across the country on a regular basis. Sometimes, it plays out for years. The process is subtle: an appointment is missed because life is too busy […]
Many people would like to change something about their smile. This fact has been revealed time and time again in market research. Interestingly, as popular as cosmetic dentistry is, the number of treatments performed doesn’t necessarily coincide with the number of people who want to transform their smile. There are a few reasons for this, […]
You may have heard that a root canal is painful. You may have heard that a friend’s aunt’s neighbor had a root canal and ended up losing that tooth, or losing her health. The stories that have circulated for the past several years have portrayed root canal therapy as something we should avoid at all […]
Dental fillings are some of the most commonly performed treatments in modern dentistry. This level of care was first established more than 150 years ago, and it continues to be one of the most conservative ways to repair mild to moderate tooth damage. It might interest you to know that, since the early days of […]
