Drs. Nathan Doyel, Ben Aanderud, and Ashley Bennett of New Smiles Dental in Sherwood, OR provide solutions for patients in and around the area, including dental extractions. There are two types of extraction that are performed in our practice, including simple extraction and surgical extraction. Simple extraction is done when the natural tooth is above […]
While natural tooth enamel of adult teeth is thick and strong, it can also be damaged by a number of different elements. For example, sugars and acids on the teeth can eat away at natural tooth enamel and cause cavities to form. Additionally, patients who clench and grind their teeth at night may also experience […]
At New Smiles Dental, we often have patients come into our practice with oral health concerns. However, many of the conditions that develop on the smile are completely preventable. Our team, including Drs. Nathan Doyel, Ben Aanderud, and Ashley Bennett are dedicated to helping individuals in achieving healthy smiles while giving them the knowledge they […]
When you were a child, did you ever imagine that you had a secret power? The creative abilities of children often put them into the role of their favorite superhero. In fact, children do seem to have a bit of magic to them: they smile. A lot. Children smile as many as 400 times a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Smile care is simple, right? We brush our teeth, and we floss them. If we’re concerned about common problems like stains, we might also see the dentist for periodic teeth whitening. These habits can continue for a lifetime. They should continue for a lifetime. However, the way we care for our teeth is not as […]
Most people today describe themselves as busy. This may be an understatement. Life often demands that we do our best to keep up with a nearly-chaotic pace. To do so means going to bed tired, perhaps nightly. It may also mean shuffling priorities and give less of our attention to activities that are important to […]
There is something special about having a BFF, that friend you know you can count on to hold secrets, hold the door, hold your hand during good times and bad. Just as the heart needs a BFF, so does the mouth. Your teeth and gums need continual care if an oral disease is to be […]
