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7 Dental Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
added on: January 5, 2024

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to prioritize our oral health and make resolutions that contribute to a brighter, healthier smile. Your dentist in Charlottesville understands the importance of a confident and healthy smile, so let’s explore 10 dental resolutions that can transform your oral… Read More…


Does Purple Toothpaste Really Work? 
added on: October 25, 2023

As if there weren’t already enough toothpaste options to choose from, there’s now a relatively new addition to consider. In recent years, thanks to the help of social media, a new player has entered the dental hygiene scene – purple toothpaste. Claiming to offer a host of benefits, most notably… Read More…


What Are Some Types Of Cosmetic Dental Treatments?
added on: January 13, 2023

If you find yourself hiding your smile behind your hand when you laugh or not smiling fully in pictures because you don’t like the way your teeth look, you’re not alone. In fact, more than half of Americans aren’t happy with their smiles. Cosmetic dentistry from your dentist in Charlottesville… Read More…


What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Include? 
added on: January 25, 2022
Dr. Jack T. Kayton

The term cosmetic dentistry is commonly used to explain a vast array of cosmetic procedures offered by your dentist in Charlottesville. Cosmetic dentistry treatments vary from patient to patient, depending on each person’s goals and budget, and can fix anything from cracked or stained teeth to crooked or missing teeth…. Read More…


Can You Whiten Your Teeth Too Much?  
added on: December 23, 2020
Dr. Jack T. Kayton

There are so many ways to get a whiter smile these days. From over-the-counter whitening strips to a professional whitening treatment from your dentist in Charlottesville, getting a bright, white smile is no longer reserved for only celebrities. Usually, we interpret a white smile as a healthy, attractive smile, but… Read More…


Types of Cosmetic Dentistry
added on: February 5, 2020
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If you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks, you may be considering cosmetic dentistry. But as your dentist in Charlottesville knows, cosmetic dentistry is really just a broad term that actually describes a variety of dental treatments that can enhance the appearance of your smile. Knowing what options are… Read More…


The Dangers of DIY Smile Whitening
added on: December 20, 2019
smiling girl

If you’ve surfed the internet at all over the last few years, chances are you’ve seen claims of how certain DIY smile whitening treatments can transform your teeth. While we understand how tempting it can be to try these easy and affordable trends to get a brighter, whiter smile, your… Read More…


Oral Health Risks for Seniors
added on: August 9, 2019
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As we get closer to Senior Citizens Day on August 21st, our dental office in Charlottesville wanted to dedicate a blog to some of our most treasured and favorite patients — our seniors and their families. Today, we’ll focus on some of the most common oral health risks that tend… Read More…


Smile Whitening Options
added on: April 17, 2019
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Have you ever wished that your teeth were whiter? We understand. We all want a bright, white smile that we’re happy to show off to the world. But many things can cause tooth discoloration — from your daily cup of coffee to your nightcap glass of red wine, or delicious… Read More…


4 FAQs About Dentistry
added on: January 8, 2019
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If you have questions about dentistry, you’re not alone. At our dental office in Charlottesville, we love answering questions from our patients and neighbors in order to help them get a strong, healthy smile. Let’s take a look at four of the most common questions we get asked. Are Dental… Read More…


Jack-o-Lantern Smiles Only Work on Pumpkins
added on: October 17, 2018
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Pumpkins can easily pull off the look of a crooked grin, missing teeth, and a devilish smile. But when it comes to our own teeth, we prefer to have them straight and white, and we really don’t want to see gaps. That’s why our dental office in Charlottesville offers multiple… Read More…


How to Get a Whiter Smile
added on: August 26, 2018
woman smiling in sunshine

We all want to have a smile that we’re happy with and proud to show off. However, if your smile isn’t as white as you’d like it to be you may choose to hide your grin behind tightly closed lips. At our dental office in Charlottesville, we can help transform… Read More…


What Are Dental Veneers?
added on: July 23, 2018
dental veneers

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, there are a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can transform your look. At our dental office in Charlottesville, we’ve helped many patients restore their confidence by restoring their smiles through cosmetic dentistry. One of the most common cosmetic dentistry… Read More…


Think Twice Before Drinking That Green Beer
added on: March 12, 2018
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The luck of Irish tends to be with everyone during St. Patrick’s Day, whether or not there’s an ounce of Irish in them. Besides wearing a lot of green, one of the most common ways to celebrate this holiday is by drinking a lot of beer. At our dental office… Read More…


Does Charcoal Toothpaste Really Whiten Teeth?
added on: January 26, 2018
charcoal toothpaste

The charcoal toothpaste craze seems to be everywhere, and it also seems like everyone is using it to finally get the white smile they’ve always dreamed of. But can this messy black stuff that looks like it’s sure to stain teeth actually whiten them? The team at our dental office… Read More…


5 Things You Can Do to Get a Smile You’ll Love
added on: January 9, 2018
woman embarrassed by smile

A little too crooked or a little too gapped… a smidge too yellow or a lot not right… there are plenty of reasons you may be unhappy with your smile. If you’re one of the many people who doesn’t like your smile, you’ve come to the right place. The wide… Read More…


Wine & Oral Health
added on: December 20, 2017
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We are all aware that there are certain foods your dentist in Charlottesville just isn’t a big fan of. These foods typically include super sweet candies and treats, popcorn with hidden damaging kernels, and of course sugary sodas and juices. But there may just be one more to add to… Read More…


Show Your Teeth Some Appreciation This Thanksgiving
added on: November 21, 2017
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Thanksgiving is day dedicated to giving thanks for all that we have in our lives. The typical thankful sentiments of life, health, family, and friends usually top the list. This Thanksgiving, the team at our Charlottesville dental office wants to give you one more thing to be thankful for, something… Read More…


“Can I Use Baking Soda to Whiten My Teeth?”
added on: December 20, 2016

Everyone wants a white smile, but everyday habits can really take a toll on our teeth. Red wine, smoking, coffee, tea, and many other culprits have a tendency to transform our once pure white grins into dull, discolored smiles. The good news? It doesn’t have to be permanent. There are… Read More…


4 Ways Your Smile Can Show Your Age
added on: December 12, 2016

As time goes on, things change. Your smile is no different. Lifestyle factors like drinking red wine, smoking, or grinding your teeth can all have an affect on your grin and can add years to your appearance. Even old dental work can cause you to look older than you really… Read More…


What a Smile Can Do For You, and Others
added on: August 11, 2016

Believe it or not, a smile can do more for you than just help you look good in your latest Instagram picture, although that’s a nice benefit too. At my Charlottesville dental office, we love to see our patients show off their smiles, not just because it boosts their self… Read More…


The History of Smiling in Photos
added on: May 17, 2016

If you’ve ever seen an old photograph of family members, or a black and and white picture from way way back, you probably noticed how not a single person is smiling. Not even the slightest crack of a grin. Just stoic, expressionless faces. At my Charlottesville dental office, we’re in… Read More…


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