Soda is one of the most popular drinks in the country, but it’s also one of the most harmful. Aside from not being that great for your waistline, it also does a number on your oral health. Let’s look at a few of the impacts regular soda consumption can have on your teeth and why you should avoid it as... read more »

Dr. Kevin M. Altieri and our dental team care about you and your smile, which is why we strongly encourage you to brush your teeth twice a day, floss your smile once a day, rinse your mouth daily, and attend your six month checkups. But why do we encourage six month checkups? Well, our Bellaire Dental Excellence team is happy... read more »

Our Bellaire Dental Excellence team in Fort Worth, Texas, along with Dr. Kevin M. Altieri are excited to wish you and your family a healthy Halloween. To help you accomplish this, we would like to share some tips from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. You see, October isn't just a time to kick off the holiday season with Halloween, it... read more »

If you've ever needed cosmetic dentistry work done, and needed some sort of ceramic material to complete the process, you know it can take a bit of time to get the ceramics back from the dental lab. That waiting period is over now, though. Here at Bellaire Dental Excellence in Fort Worth, Texas we're proud to offer CEREC® services to our... read more »

Over the course of an average day the natural bacteria in your mouth and the acidic foods and beverages you consume, can erode the integrity of your tooth enamel on a microscopic level. Left unchecked, this process of demineralization can leave you prone to tooth decay and sensitivity problems. Fortunately, exposing your tooth enamel to the presence of fluoride helps... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made of microscopic mineral crystals. This is what makes your teeth hard enough to bite into and chew tough foods. Even though your teeth are strong, there are times when a blow to the face or other accident can crack a tooth. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without wearing a... read more »

Even though oral piercings are popular, that doesn’t mean they are safe. In fact, oral piercings in Fort Worth, Texas, are very damaging to your smile and oral health. There are many complications that can occur if you pierce your tongue, lips, and cheeks, and some of those complications are: -Infections: Because your mouth is filled with oral bacteria, there... read more »

A series of periodontal ligaments anchors each of your teeth into the socket and holds them tight in your jaw bone. Unfortunately, there are instances when a blow to the face or an accidental fall can impact one of your teeth with enough force to sever the periodontal ligaments and knock the tooth out of the socket To best handle... read more »

Did you know that Americans spend over a billion dollars a year—just on teeth whitening? If you’ve ever been embarrassed by the color of your smile, you probably understand why. Similarly, you probably know that whitening is an option, but do you know about the other cosmetic options you have? One versatile option available to you is dental veneers. As... read more »

Do you ever feel like something is missing in your oral hygiene routine? If so, there probably is! Tongue scraping is a beneficial technique that many people miss out on, which is why our Bellaire Dental Excellence team encourages you to take advantage of the benefits by scraping your tongue each day. Tongue scrapers in Fort Worth, Texas, can help... read more »