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Are you embarrassed by your teeth? Have you stopped smiling for photos? If so, it might be time to get a smile makeover. As dentists, we want our patients to smile as much as possible. You may think there’s nothing that can be done about your teeth, but a number of common dental problems that stop people from smiling are easy to fix. Here are four of them:

For some people, getting wisdom teeth extracted is an anticipated rite of passage into adulthood. But not everyone has to get these molars removed. If your own wisdom teeth grow in properly, are correctly positioned and don’t cause any problems, your dentist may prefer that they stay in. However, there are several common reasons why wisdom teeth may need to come out. Here are a few:

Most of your dental health routine hopefully won’t involve emergency trips to the dentist. Regular hygienic practices such as brushing twice daily, flossing, and visiting your dentist in Victoria annually will help prevent the majority of dental problems.

Sometimes, however, things happen that are out of your control. That’s why we at Sherwood Family Dental do everything we can to accommodate our patients who need an emergency trip to the dentist. If you find yourself in one of the following situations, call us at our Victoria clinic to get the care you need.