Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

If you feel embarrassed by the presence of persistent bad breath, you could be suffering from halitosis. Having bad breath can be embarrassing and make you feel self-conscious about meeting other people. However, understanding the direct cause of your halitosis could help in defeating it. Our doctor, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri, can help you with halitosis. That is why our... read more »

Our dentist, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri, encourages you to know all there is to know about dental crowns so you can make sure it’s the right restoration for you. So, he encourages you to test your dental crown knowledge by taking the following dental crown test. We hope you learn something new about this top-notch restoration! 1. True or False:... read more »

According to many studies, nearly 97% of all adults believe a nice smile makes a person more attractive. Furthermore, nearly three-fourths of all people believe that an unattractive smile will actually hurt your chances for success in your career. We do tend to place a great importance on the appearance of our teeth. If your teeth could use a little... read more »

Having - and maintaining - a stellar level of oral health is really an easy proposition. You just need to establish a few good habits, and you’ll be on your way to an unforgettable smile. But with how easy it is to attain this level of oral health excellence, why do so many people struggle with it? Here at Bellaire... read more »