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Friendly & Knowledgable Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joint.” The temporomandibular joint gets its name because it connects your lower jaw (the mandible) and the side and base of your skull (the temporal bone). Your jaw joints and the attached muscles are important for everyday actions like talking, chewing and yawning. Unfortunately, when you have an issue with your… Read More »
What do coffee, tea, wine and getting older have in common? They can all impact the color of your teeth. If your teeth are not as white as you would like them to be, then teeth whitening might be an option for you. If you are considering teeth whitening, you will have to decide between… Read More »
When you flash a smile in the mirror, you may feel embarrassed about tooth imperfections such as gaps, cracks or chips. Despite having a healthy mouth, these cosmetic flaws stop you from showing your teeth at social events or in your workplace. Dr. Ashwini Bhave wants you to enjoy pearly whites you’re proud to show… Read More »
Taking good care of your teeth and gums will directly improve your overall health. Several health conditions are linked to poor oral health. For example, gum disease is connected to diabetes and heart disease. Preventive dentistry seeks to maintain healthy teeth and gums through regular dental care at home and in the dentist’s chair.
A damaged smile can wreak havoc on your oral health and may prevent you from flashing a grin altogether. Whether it’s severely cracked teeth or gaps left by missing teeth, your smile’s function and cosmetic appeal can impact all areas of your life. Our dentist, Dr. Ashwini Bhave, is a prosthodontist specializing in restoring a… Read More »
Mouth guards are smile-savers. On the athletic field, they protect your teeth and even shield your jaw, joints, tongue and lips from injury. Off the field, night guards keep airways open during sleep, and help prevent tooth movement or grinding. Here, experienced San Jose, Los Gatos and Campbell dentist Dr. Ashwini Bhave reviews the range… Read More »
Root canal is usually a tooth’s last chance, one final opportunity to save a tooth that has become infected and inflamed. It is the clearest illustration of what the best dentists routinely do — focus on root causes. Although root canals will never be pleasant, experienced San Jose, Los Gatos and Campbell dentist Dr. Ashwini… Read More »
Replacing missing teeth is not simply a matter of restoring aesthetic appeal to your smile — filling gaps is also important to the overall health and function of both mouth and jaw. Here, experienced San Jose, Los Gatos and Campbell dentist Dr. Ashwini Bhave discusses the changes that occur when a tooth is lost, and… Read More »
When your child enters the cavity-prone years, ages 6 to 11, dental sealants can provide a powerful defense against sugar, snacking and infrequent brushing. Sealants lock in tooth integrity with a thin liquid coating that is hardened into a strong protective barrier with light or chemical activation. Below, experienced San Jose, Los Gatos and Campbell… Read More »
Skilled dentists like Dr. Ashwini Bhave don’t look forward to telling patients they need extractions, root canals, crowns or periodontal interventions. They prefer to help patients maintain ideal oral health with habits and lifestyle choices that preserve a full set of gleaming teeth, framed by firm pink gums. That is what makes the techniques of… Read More »
