Fear is also one of the main reasons people aren’t regular dental patients. Anxious people will avoid treatment and even cleanings until a toothache arises and then it may be too late. A beautiful healthy smile is a terrible thing to lose. WE offer a wide variety of sedations to conquer your fear and let […]
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A smile is one of the most important social assets
A smile is one of the most important social assets and is often the first thing that a person sees and the last thing they remember about you. We love seeing patients who have considered DIY clear braces online by companies such as “Smile Direct Club”. We have a better INVISALIGN product at the same […]
Alzheimers
In January of 2019 researchers published a paper establishing a link between a common mouth bacteria associated with periodontal disease and Alzheimers’ dementia. The researchers noted the evidence that P. Gingivalis was found present in brains of Alzheimer’s patients and that it was formerly considered a specific oral pathogen. The bacteria excretes a toxin known […]
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
How many times have you said, ‘If only!’ If only I had changed my oil, If only I had stayed in college, If only I had worn sunscreen. At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we hope you never say, ‘If only I had taken care of my teeth!’ But if you have … we […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we want to see each one of our patients for a dental exam every six months. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. Patients have been known to put off their […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a brilliant smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in a […]
Is Perfect Possible?
Are you thinking about a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “celebrity” or “perfect” smile? Let’s discuss the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, and the results that can be expected. Porcelain Veneers The application of porcelain veneers can remedy numerous aesthetic issues and […]
Our Standard Of Excellence
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we are dedicated to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. More important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is our […]
Orthodontic Options
Clear braces are here to stay! Clear braces from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium bring your teeth into proper alignment but make orthodontic treatment less conspicuous than metal braces. When the treatment is finished you are left with a beautiful new smile. The proper name for clear braces is “aligners.” They look a lot […]
The Value of Dental Health
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, the dental health of each of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your teeth and […]