To achieve the best dental health along with a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Timonium, your strategy should be to contact Dr. Steven W. Haywood. Your teeth may seem like pieces of bone growing in your mouth, but they are actually living structures. That hard surface of enamel covers an interior […]
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Terrific Tooth Tips From Dr. Steven W. Haywood
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Here are some useful tips dental health from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. Set […]
Danger Zone! Five Signs of Gum Disease
The older you are, the more at risk you are of coming down with gum disease. But even among young and middle-age adults, gum disease is a primary cause of tooth loss. Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium reminds you that an ounce of prevention of worth a pound of cure. Good oral hygiene can dramatically […]
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Hello, and welcome to Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: what it is, and why it is so beneficial to your dental health. The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride is found in different foods as well as in water. Many communities adjust the fluoride content […]
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood, We Love Keeping Kids’ Smiles Healthy
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Your child’s dental health is essential to overall health and vitality. At Dr. Steven W. Haywood, our family dentist loves working with you and your child to ensure a healthy smile for life. Why? The health of your child’s teeth and gums can affect their speech development, eating habits and self-esteem. Pediatric dental care is […]
Limit Sugar For Healthier Timonium Kids
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Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for kids–and plenty of us adults also snack on too many sweet snacks and beverages. Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high calorie content, many parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. Obviously, there is a lot […]
Infant And Toddler Teeth Q&A
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Are you a new parent wondering how to approach your baby’s dental health? Today’s dental blog post is for you. Here are a few tips to remember: How should I clean my toddler’s teeth? For infants, gently clean their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. The American Dental Association (ADA) does not […]
Protect Timonium Kids’ Teeth With Custom Mouthguards
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At Dr. Steven W. Haywood, we see many Timonium children and teens with serious mouth and tooth injuries that could have been prevented had they been wearing a mouthguard. When a tooth is knocked out or broken, speaking, eating, and smiling can become very difficult. I am Steve Haywood and I recommend that parents encourage […]
3 Cavity Fighters For Timonium Kids
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Most East Bel Air parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Dr. Steven W. Haywood recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your Baltimore […]
Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Protection For Timonium Kids
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Hello, I’m Steve Haywood. East Bel Air parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. Many Maryland parents also give their kids […]