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New Patients: 855-599-5581
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and we’d like to remind you of not only the health consequences to smoking, but the dental complications as well. While it’s important to recognize that not all lung cancer patients are tobacco users, it’s equally necessary to acknowledge smoking as the top risk… Read More…
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we can’t wait to tell you all that we are thankful for here at Dr. Jack T. Kayton Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. I know that I am personally thankful for my supportive family as well as my terrific staff – my extended dental family. Our… Read More…
It’s my job to offer every patient the opportunity to receive the best and safest materials I can find. That’s why I have chosen not to offer metal fillings in my office. Instead I use composite fillings for cavities that need a smaller repair and porcelain inlays or onlays for… Read More…
Halloween is such a fun time! Dressing up and going trick-or-treating can be one of the highlights of a kid’s year. But you also know what sugar can do to your children’s teeth. We know the dilemma – we are parents too. As long as you are careful and limit… Read More…
There are quite a number of aquatic centers and pools here in Charlottesville. We think that’s wonderful because swimming is great exercise for your whole body. Unfortunately, for some people, swimming in a pool can cause some tooth sensitivity and damage! It’s true. You know how bad acids are for… Read More…
You keep up on your dental hygiene and your regular checkups so that your teeth stay healthy and strong. But did you know that what you eat could actually help your teeth too? Here are a few hints and tips on things to add or subtract from your diet for… Read More…
As we age, the enamel on our teeth thins and our teeth become darker. More of the darker dentin below the enamel shows and teeth are more prone to staining from red wine, coffee, tea and smoking. It’s why darker smiles look older! We have a couple of great solutions… Read More…
It used to be that if you were a heart patient, protocol indicated that you always needed a course of antibiotics before your dental treatments – even before a cleaning. That added up to quite a lot of antibiotic use. New studies are showing that the risks of taking preventive… Read More…
Time can take a toll on your teeth. Regardless of well you take care of your smile with regular dental exams and checkups, sometimes a tooth will chip, crack or break. If the damage is small and there’s no pain, you may be tempted to not even call the dentist…. Read More…
Sometimes the unexpected happens – a car accident, sports, all those sodas finally catching up with you, medications that discolor your teeth in ways that can’t be bleached… If something happens to your front teeth, it be really life altering. Broken, discolored, chipped or damaged teeth in the front of… Read More…
While your eyes may be the windows to your soul, your mouth is the window to your overall health. That is why we take our Charlottesville patients’ oral health so seriously – and why we recommend regular check-ups in between what may seem like more advanced dentistry. Even having your… Read More…
ABC News recently aired a story based on an article published by the Academy of General Dentistry reporting the effects of sports drinks on our teeth. The acid levels in these drinks – drinks that we consume to improve performance and rehydrate during sporting activities – can ruin tooth enamel…. Read More…
Dr. Kayton and all of his wonderful staff are friendly, professional, and competent. I’ve sent friends and family to them for years.
Great, pain-free dentistry, and a wonderful group of people! My teeth and gums are in better shape than they were when I was far younger, thanks to the great teamwork of Dr. Kayton and his outstanding dental technicians! Two thumbs up!
Excellent visit as always!
Dr. Kayton and his team took good care of me and did a great job. I have my beautiful smile back!
What a great experience. It’s always difficult to find a good dentist when you move to a new area. I look forward to my next visit.
Prompt, congenial, well organized, professional, and patient friendly.
Dr. Kayton and his staff are professional, friendly, and caring people. Every experience with them has been superb. I highly recommend this practice.
I completely trusted Dr. Kayton. He offers the highest tech equipment, has the nicest staff and takes the time to make sure you understand his evaluation.
Painless dentistry. Dedicated and compassionate staff. Efficient. The most complicated dental work I have had has been done here; also the most pleasant and painless.
