General & Implant Dentistry | Sherwood, OR

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What Do I Do if My Gum Tissues Are Bleeding When I Brush and Floss?

At New Smiles Dental of Sherwood, OR, our dentists have committed their days to help patients in the area to achieve and maintain oral health.

What Causes Gingivitis?

One of the most common dental diseases is that of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the beginning stage of periodontitis, sometimes referred to as gum disease or periodontal disease.

Pregnant Woman Brushing Her Teeth in the Bathroom.

Dental Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting, memorable time for women. Their bodies change a lot during this time as they grow a healthy baby. It is definitely

Gum Disease Patient Smiling After Treatment

Treating Gum Disease With New Smiles Dental

Periodontal disease, also referred to by patients as “gum disease,” is a bacterial infection of the soft tissues in the mouth. In the earliest stages,

What Are The Effects Of Bruxism?

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

Restoring Gum Tissue Following Late Stage Periodontal Disease

When patients have been diagnosed with conditions such as periodontal disease, they are often educated by their dental team regarding the consequences of not treating

The Way To A Healthy Heart Is Through The Mouth, Really!

Heart health is something that interests a lot of adults today. Research is pointing out that we are outdoing our ancestors regarding life expectancy, and

Gingivitis? Act Fast!

You’ve been told you have gingivitis, or you’re noticing the symptoms of this early form of gum disease. Sure, a little “pink in the sink”

Cracked Tooth? Here’s What May Have Happened!

Our teeth are hard and strong. We use them to chew dense foods, hard foods, and sometimes to chew our fingernails (tsk, tsk!). We’re so

Protect Your Gums, Protect Your Health

Typically, when we talk about the gums, it is to discuss the consequences of gum disease. There’s another problem that may affect this delicate tissue,

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