Many people will be making New Year resolutions in the hope of a better lifestyle in 2018. Sherwood Dental, your Kitchener dental office, believes that a Happy New Year is a Healthy New Year, so we’ve come up with 5 tips to improve your well-being and help you to live life to the full. [...]
While men and women have the same oral anatomy, biological and behavioral variations create differences between men’s and women’s oral health. For instance, women are more likely to get regular dental check-ups, while men tend to go the dentist only when they have to, although married men are more likely to routinely visit the [...]
We may clean our teeth daily as a matter of routine, but often we take our gums for granted. Your gums perform important jobs: providing a solid foundation for your teeth, protecting bones of the jaw and mouth, and acting as a protective barrier against bacteria getting into your body. Periodontitis - The Bane [...]
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to appear, usually in your late teens or early 20s, long after the rest of your adult teeth have been established. The origin of their name? This is the age when we begin to gain wisdom. Unfortunately, in many cases wisdom teeth are misaligned [...]
Dental X-rays play a crucial role in detecting issues that would otherwise remain out of sight, such as problems beneath the surface of a tooth or inside the gums. Digital X-rays have now largely replaced film techniques in dental offices, making the procedure safer than ever before. Digital X-Rays Overview Digital X-rays produce about [...]
When it comes to dental cleaning, some of the major issues folks notice the most are stained teeth and oral hygiene. Both should be considered when searching for the right dental care provider in Kitchener to give you the best, long-lasting dental cleaning around. If you want to impress your family and friends with [...]
Oral cancer is not usually mentioned in the public sphere in comparison to plaque buildup, cavities, and gingivitis - in fact, we rarely hear about it in the media at all. It is however, something we should be aware of. What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is part of a group of cancers that [...]
Maybe you’ve noticed that your smile doesn’t have the same shine anymore. Various factors such as plaque buildup, eating and drinking habits, smoking, and prior dental trauma can lead to teeth that look yellow or dull. Professional bleaching treatments are a safe and reliable way to make your smile bright again. Here are some [...]
You may have heard of gingivitis, but what is it exactly and how can it affect your oral health? Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by a buildup of plaque on your teeth. It’s an early stage of gum disease, but fortunately it is easily preventable and treatable. Here are some things [...]
The Best Oral Hygiene Tips to Improve Your Smile When our patients come to us, they often ask what they could do better at home for themselves and their children to improve oral hygiene. You only get one set of natural teeth, so taking care of them is of utmost importance. We recommend checkups [...]
