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 »

4 Things You May Not Realize About Invisalign

Submitted on November 12, 2023

The main appeal of Invisalign is immediately obvious: straighter teeth without braces. Since the whole point is to make your smile look better, wearing discreet clear aligners sure beats having visible metal in your mouth. That is not Invisalign’s only advantage over braces, though. In this blog, Dr. Ashwini Bhave discusses some of the other… Read More »

How Fillings Have Improved Over Time

Submitted on October 13, 2023

When your parents and grandparents had a cavity, dentists had one main option to deal with the decay: a silver amalgam filling. But filling choices have evolved significantly over the past couple decades. In fact, younger dental patients may only be familiar with tooth-colored fillings. Here, Dr. Ashwini Bhave explains how these fillings have improved… Read More »

Is It Better to Try to Save a Tooth or Extract It?

Submitted on September 13, 2023

When a tooth is unhealthy or damaged, patients and their dentists can face some tough decisions. The most pressing matter is usually whether it is a better idea to try to save the tooth or to pull it out and replace it. The answer to this dilemma can change based on the specific details of… Read More »