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As an Invisalign® dentist, we are experts at straightening teeth without the treatment being obvious.  Using Invisalign® has made dramatic changes in the lives of many adults, who previously were living with crooked or misaligned teeth. Gaining the confidence of a perfect smile, in today’s competitive world, makes a huge difference in terms of confidence…

When getting dental implants, it is important to make some preparations before you come in for the surgery. You should be of the mindset that, no matter how minor, having dental implants installed is a surgery. This will allow you to prepare accordingly. You will be placed under anesthesia, which mean that there will be…

If your tooth is hurting, call an emergency dentist to schedule an immediate appointment.  When your tooth first gets an infection or a cavity, it probably won’t cause anything more than passing discomfort.  Many people don’t even know that they have a cavity until they visit the dentist for their regular teeth cleaning, making these…

At some point in most people's lives, they require the services of an emergency dentist. Unfortunate accidents, the onset of a tooth infection or even a severely bitten lip can lead to an emergency trip to our dentist office. While many home remedies and old wives tales exist about dealing with a dental emergency, a…

Partial dentures are used to replace teeth that have been lost when there are other natural teeth surrounding the area that can be used for support. Complete dentures, on the other hand, are used to replace an entire mouth full of teeth when all of the teeth have been lost or need to be replaced.…

By visiting a local veneers dentist, you can have your dream smile in time for holiday photos.  Most adults don’t like something about their smile.  Whether it is a dark stain that won’t come off or a gap between your two front teeth, cosmetic dentistry can correct the problem and do so before the holidays.…

Many of your favorite celebrities have been treated by a cosmetic dentist. When you look at pictures of them walking the red carpet and flashing award winning smiles, it can be easy to feel like your smile simply doesn’t measure up.  Don’t worry – most celebrities were not born with their current smiles.  Instead, an…

If you have sensitive teeth, visit our family dentist office to determine if it is due to a loss of enamel.  If eating a bowl of ice cream, drinking iced tea, or brushing your teeth has become difficult then sensitive teeth is likely to blame. What you need to find out is whether or not…

If you have kids, it is important to visit the family dentist on a regular basis. Just like you would take your children to the doctor for their annual physical, they should also have their teeth cleaned at least once a year and preferably twice.  Kids have a more difficult time doing a thorough job…

Coffee drinkers rejoice - a dentist has found that drinking coffee is good for your gums.  As a local dentist, we pay attention to science and research that shows how people can keep their teeth healthier.  The more we learn, the more we can share with you – our patients.  On a regular basis, we…

Cosmetic dentistry can improve a person’s smile and teeth whitening is one of the first places to start.  Recent studies have demonstrated why it is important to have a beautiful smile and how it can impact the way people perceive you.  Oral-B completed a detailed study which determined that people with a beautiful smile are…

As a family dentist office, Bay Dental Associates provides ongoing oral health care to families throughout the area.  Preventative dental care is extremely important for both the health of your mouth and the health of your body overall.Many people are unaware that infected teeth and gums can have a negative impact on the rest of…