Your overall quality of life can be significantly affected by cavities, gum disease, and other oral health conditions. To help prevent these things from befalling you the American Dental Association recommends having a routine dental exam administered by a dentist like Dr. Kevin M. Altieri twice each year. The first phase of the appointment consists of a thorough dental cleaning.... read more »

Your toothbrushing habit is great! Two times a day, for two minutes each time. Great job. Now let’s talk about how you take care of your toothbrush. Your toothbrushing is only effective if your toothbrush is clean! First, make sure you are storing your toothbrush properly. When you are done using your toothbrush, make sure you store it upright and... read more »

Tooth decay and gum disease are two major dental issues that can destroy your teeth, gums, smile, and oral health if you let them. In fact, tooth decay can erode the tooth enamel and create cavities, which can destroy your teeth, and gum disease can irritate and infect the gums as well as deteriorate the underlying bone, eventually resulting in... read more »

Mouth sores are no fun, but they aren’t all created equal. Some of the most common mouth sores are canker sores and cold sores. Do you know the difference? Cold sores, or fever blisters, are highly contagious. They come from the herpes 1 virus, and spreads through saliva or skin contact.  Once you have caught the virus, it lies dormant... read more »

When tooth enamel is chipped it can leave behind a microscopically textured surface capable of trapping plaque and other bacterial deposits. As this starts to happen the chances of a cavity forming in the distressed tooth increase significantly. With early detection, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri might be able to treat a tooth in this condition with a simple amalgam or... read more »

For those who have stained or yellowed teeth, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri may recommend teeth whitening in Fort Worth, Texas. However, it is important to note that not everyone is a candidate for teeth whitening. Before any whitening is treatment is performed, it is important that you consider certain factors. Age & Pregnancy Teeth whitening is not recommended for those... read more »

In order to know which oral products are best, look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Seal means that a product is safe and effective, and that it does what it promises. In 1930, new dental products were arising, as well as extravagant claims about what they could do. The American Dental Association (ADA) took it upon themselves... read more »

Bad breath is a common dental inconvenience that troubles many people in the world today, so if you struggle with bad breath, you're not alone. Unfortunately, there are many things that can cause bad breath--even things you wouldn't even think of! So, to help you know a little more about the mysteries of bad breath in Fort Worth, Texas, Dr.... read more »

Is your mouth in need of a tooth restoration? With CEREC® dental crowns, you can fully restore teeth above the gum line by covering and concealing them with a CEREC crown. The best smiles begin with CEREC. Here are some facts about CEREC®: - CEREC dental crowns can be shaped, colored, and crafted to suit your smile’s needs. - CEREC... read more »

Although root canals are a highly advanced form of dental treatment, they are only used when all other options have been exhausted, and it simply must be done to save a tooth. Root canal therapies work by removing the pulp of a tooth that has been damaged beyond any hope of repair. Although the pulp is the life source of... read more »