Bayhill Dental Care Blog
Make the Most of Your Teeth Whitening
May 27, 2025
Teeth whitening is a fantastic investment in the appearance of your smile. White teeth are associated with youth and health, and can make a big difference in your self-esteem.
What Not to Do If You Have a Toothache
May 20, 2025
Chances are you won't be at our office when a toothache strikes, so here are a few things NOT to do between when you notice the discomfort and when you see the dentist.
3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing
May 13, 2025
We know it can be difficult to get in the habit of flossing regularly. After all, your mouth can feel pretty fresh after just brushing, enough to fool you into thinking it's totally clean
Sealants Really Do Prevent Tooth Decay
May 6, 2025
Sealants have long been a routine part of preventive dental care for children. Since at least the 1970s, sealants have been placed on children's teeth in order to prevent cavities and decay.
What Does It Take to Be a Dentist?
April 29, 2025
As a patient, you may wonder exactly what qualifications you need in order to poke around other people’s mouths! Many people don’t know exactly how much time and preparation goes into learning dentistry.
Three Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
April 22, 2025
Bad breath can be a notoriously sneaky and therefore embarrassing issue. You might not even know you have bad breath until your loved ones are ducking away when you go in for a kiss!
Do Charcoal Teeth Whitening Products Work?
April 15, 2025
One of the most popular ones we’ve seen lately is using activated charcoal paste to whiten teeth. Some video bloggers are claiming amazing teeth whitening effects, but many patients are wondering whether this technique really works.
Three Bad Habits That Are Terrible for Your Teeth
April 8, 2025
Oral bad habits and compulsions continue into later childhood or develop in adulthood, which can pose risks to your dental health. Here are a few habits that you should nip in the bud.
Interpreting the Rainbow of Tooth Stain Colors
April 1, 2025
While tooth stains don't come in all the colors of the rainbow, they come in a few, and they each may mean something different about the condition of your smile and what you can do about it.
Three Dental Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
March 25, 2025
Your mouth has many ways of letting you know that something has changed or may be wrong. Nevertheless, when we ask patients whether anything is bothering them about their smile