Bayville Dental Arts Blog

One of the first things others notice about you is the condition of your grin, and if yours is darkened by stains, you might worry about how you’ll be perceived. Tinted teeth can leave you feeling so self-conscious that you might try to remain tight-lipped instead of engaging in conversations or smiling authentically.

Thankfully, your dentist can provide various cosmetic services to enhance your appearance. Two popular treatments for discoloration are teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, but how do you know which is best for you? Continue reading to learn more about each option so you can decide!

It’s never too early to start teaching kids about the importance of good dental care. While children aren’t able to brush and floss their teeth independently until approximately Kindergarten or 1st grade, preschoolers are eager to start figuring out how to do things on their own. Learning about good oral hygiene habits at a young age – including brushing and flossing – sets children up for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums!

It seems like dental implants are the talk of the dental world, and for good reason! They have revolutionized modern dentistry by providing a long-term solution for missing teeth. They’re also one of the most effective treatments in dentistry at a rate of over 95 percent. But what makes dental implants so successful? Continue reading to learn how science and training collide to create the ultimate tooth replacement.

February is National Children’s Dental Health month! Good oral health is so important from the very beginning of every child’s life: it allows for them to smile, eat, and even talk. Setting the foundation early for healthy habits will allow your kids to grow into adults with strong, healthy smiles that will last them a lifetime.

Can you believe that most of January is already behind us?! Now is the time to figure out your family’s dental plan for the year and budget accordingly. To help you tackle this daunting task, start by asking yourself a few questions: What dental work should you have done? If you have dental insurance, how much of the work will be covered? If you do not have insurance, will you be able to afford necessary dental procedures? We have put together a guide to help you simplify the process of answering these questions and design your family’s dental plan for 2020.

 As we begin a new year and a new decade, why not make a resolution to do something that will improve your overall health and well-being, while also transforming your appearance? Make 2020 the year you resolve to smile more!

 It’s the holiday season, which for many people means it is time for family gatherings, gift giving, and indulging in special treats. While annual traditions are an important part of celebrating and bringing us together with loved ones, unfortunately many of them are not the healthiest. Overspending can cause stress. Eating and drinking too much can be bad for our waistline and our teeth. And family gatherings often lead to a lot of sitting around. This year, why not swap out some of your family’s unhealthy traditions with new ones that will promote better overall health and well-being.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. We all know that some foods and drinks are worse for our waistline and our overall health than others, but did you know that some foods are extra harmful to our oral health? Foods that are high in sugar – such as candy and soda – are obvious cavity causing culprits, but some others are less obvious, but just as bad.

As a friendly reminder, if you have dental work you’ve put on hold, now is a good time to schedule an appointment to maximize your insurance benefits.

This October, celebrate national dental hygiene month by thanking your dental hygienist and taking great care of your teeth!