Can I Get My Teeth Whitened Before Undergoing Restorative Dental Work?

Submitted on September 26, 2024

When restoring your smile, you naturally want your teeth to look as amazing as they feel. If you’re considering restorative dental work, such as crowns, veneers, or dental implants, you may be wondering if you can brighten your smile with teeth whitening beforehand.

Tips for Choosing the Best Toothbrush

Submitted on August 25, 2024

Choosing the right toothbrush is an important part of preventive dentistry. At Bay Area Dental Specialists, our prosthodontist, Dr. Ashwini Bhave, specializes in preventive dentistry and smile restoration for San Jose and Bay Area patients.

How To Deal With Tooth Sensitivity

Submitted on July 24, 2024

Do you wince when you drink ice-cold beverages or sip a steaming cup of coffee? Tooth sensitivity is a common issue that can affect your daily life and make eating or drinking challenging.

How to Overcome Bad Breath

Submitted on June 22, 2024

Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can be embarrassing and impact your confidence. If you don’t find bad breath solutions, it may affect your image in social and professional settings. While occasional bad breath is common, chronic bad breath may indicate underlying oral health issues. In this blog, we will delve into what leads to… Read More »

What Is the Best Way to Take Care of a Dental Implant?

Submitted on May 23, 2024

Dental implant care is essential for preserving your oral health and ensuring the longevity of the implant. While dental implants cannot develop cavities like natural teeth, they are still vulnerable to gum disease and other complications. Proper care and maintenance are crucial to avoid these issues. Bay Area Dental Specialists emphasize the importance of maintaining… Read More »

5 Reasons Patients Love Dental Bonding

Submitted on April 23, 2024

Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dental procedure that can address various concerns to improve the appearance of teeth. It involves the application of a tooth-colored composite resin to repair chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and other imperfections in your teeth. Among an array of other services, Dr. Bhave offers dental bonding as a convenient way… Read More »

When Would You Need to Get a Dental Crown?

Submitted on March 24, 2024

Over 15 million Americans have at least one dental crown in their mouth. This popular cosmetic and restorative treatment is considered one of the most versatile procedures because of the range of problems it addresses. As a prosthodontist (a doctor who specializes in restoring and cosmetically enhancing teeth), Dr. Ashwini Bhave is San Jose’s top… Read More »

Why Patients Choose Veneers to Transform Their Smiles

Submitted on February 23, 2024

As a renowned cosmetic dentist, Dr. Ashwini Bhave regularly sees patients who want to make over their smiles. For many patients, the right cosmetic option is veneers. Veneers are thin porcelain covers that attach to the front of the teeth, and they do not disrupt the health or functionality of the teeth. Below, Dr. Bhave… Read More »

5 Bad Habits That Can Harm Your Smile

Submitted on January 24, 2024

How do you keep a beautiful smile? That obviously starts with great oral hygiene, but brushing and flossing alone may not keep your teeth looking as perfect as possible. You may have habits that you don’t even realize are putting the health and appearance of your teeth in jeopardy. In this blog, Dr. Ashwini Bhave… Read More »

Which Kind of Dentures Are Right for You?

Submitted on December 12, 2023

When you lose a tooth as an adult, you have several types of restorative dentistry procedures to fill the space in your smile. However, at the point where you have lost most of your teeth and/or those that remain are significantly affected by decay, it becomes increasingly likely that dentures will be your best option… Read More »