Bayhill Dental Care Blog
What Is a Deep Cleaning?
July 23, 2024
Most dental patients come into the office twice a year for a teeth cleaning. However, some patients are told that they need to get a deep cleaning instead, and that they need to see us more often than twice a year.
5 Things You Do That Annoy Your Dental Hygienist
July 2, 2024
Despite what some people seem to think, a hygienist's greatest desire is not to scold patients. A dental hygienist's greatest desire is to see healthy mouths free of tooth decay and dental disease.
Your Guide to Post-Treatment Pain Relief
June 25, 2024
As dental professionals, most of what we do is about relieving and preventing pain. However, sometimes post-procedure pain is an unfortunate but unavoidable step on the road to a healthy and functional smile.
Know Your Dental Specialties: Prosthodontist
June 18, 2024
Like an orthodontist or a periodontist, a prosthodontist is a type of dentist who has received specialized training in a particular type of dentistry. After completing their education in general dentistry, a prosthodontist continues to train for three additional years
Dental Care Concerns for Seniors
June 11, 2024
Like every other part of our bodies, our mouths change as we age. As the carefree days of youth fade you may be faced with new challenges when it comes to your oral health
How Dental Implants Were Invented
June 4, 2024
Perhaps the earliest example of dental implants were seashells found in the jaw of an ancient Mayan skeleton from 1,300 years ago.
Know Your Dental Specialties: Periodontist
May 28, 2024
A periodontist is a fully trained dentist who specializes in treating periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) and the placement of dental implants.
What Do Denture Wearers & Astronauts Have in Common?
May 21, 2024
The answer: Bone loss. A common legend says that an astronaut who returned to Earth after an extended stay on a space station had bones so weak that he broke his arm lifting a tea cup.