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 […]
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Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing C. […]
Hiding Your Smile? We Can Help!
Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can coax a smile or laugh. If this sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some specifics about complete smile makeovers. Here at Dr. Steven W. Haywood […]
The Cure, Not the Cause: Root Canals
Root canals have a bad reputation. Just hearing the words make a lot of people uneasy, because they’re associated with pain. But at Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we stress that root canals do the opposite: they don’t cause pain, they relieve it. A root canal usually becomes necessary when a tooth is infected […]
Want To Perk Up Your Smile?
To improve your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Dr. Steven W. Haywood. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more poised in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. […]
Keeping Kids Smiling At Dr. Steven W. Haywood
Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium serves patients of all ages and provides general dentistry for children. Our quality staff takes special care of our youngest patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe. We Pamper Our Youngest Patients Taking extra time with our young patients is essential. We understand that going to the […]
Have Your Dessert!
It’s not realistic for most people to completely avoid sugary treats. Eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. This is good news for people with a sweet tooth who are minding their dental health. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
This post from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium concerns a common but unpleasant problem: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident […]
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Today’s post looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration, like the crowns available from Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or […]
What You Need to Know about Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations here in Timonium, Dr. Steven W. Haywood may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Cancer is as serious and scary as it ever was. Yet many people underestimate the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society says […]
