Close your eyes and picture the most brilliant smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The color? The translucency? The alignment of the teeth? All of the above? Cosmetic dentistry from Dr. Steven W. […]
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Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Gum disease, General dentistry
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some aren’t even aware they have it until we diagnose it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of success depending on the severity. Gum disease is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Also known as periodontal disease, […]
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This post from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium is about professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you really need one if you already brush and floss at home every day. The answer is that both are critical to maintain dental health. We encourage patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing Healthy diet […]
The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859
This post from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA logo on products like toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this dental association? The ADA’s purpose is to improve the level of public oral health by supporting the dental industry through […]
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Timonium Parents
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Some parents believe that their child’s primary teeth are less important than their secondary teeth. Take it from the team at Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium: that is incorrect. The thinking goes like this: “They’re going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their big teeth come in.” Your child’s […]
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
It happens to most of us at least once in our lives. Our teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain develops in your lower sinus area. When anything threatens your dental health, call us at Dr. […]
Dental Check Up: How Often?
When is the last time you went to the dentist? For the best in dental health, you should go every six months here at Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Know The Risk Factors For Oral […]
Soda Spells Double Trouble
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it is bad for your dental health. In this post from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we’ll give yet another reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda delivers a double punch of damage with two of its ingredients: sugar and phosphoric […]
Gum Disease: A Serious Condition
One of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we provide treatment for gum disease. First things first. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, and is associated with health issues like diabetes […]
Oral Cancer Screenings
Categories: Oral Cancer, General dentistry
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we want our patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip a checkup because you don’t think you have any cavities, remember there’s more to your visit, because we perform oral cancer screenings, too. Lung and breast cancer get a […]
