Small habits have big impacts. At least that’s the idea behind preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry includes all the ways you care for your teeth to keep them healthy. Read on as Dr. Gordon Bell of The Center for Dental Excellence discusses how preventive dentistry can improve your overall health.
Gum disease can ravage the gums and can even result in tooth loss; it has also been linked to serious systemic health problems. It’s important to detect and treat gum disease in its earliest stages. The earlier that gum disease is detected, the easier that it is to treat. Treatment for gum disease involves periodontal…
Your smile may lose its luster for many reasons, especially as you age. Poor dental hygiene, missed dental exams and cleanings combined with untreated gum disease and health conditions impact the function and appearance of your teeth. Habits such as smoking, chewing on ice or pen caps and using your teeth as tools to open…
Missing one or more teeth does more than harm the appearance of your smile; It creates a cascade of damage to all areas of your mouth. Research suggests tooth loss decreases your lifespan, providing yet another reason to replace that missing tooth before it causes you to lose additional teeth. Our experienced implant dentist, Dr….
February is gum disease awareness month, and the Center for Dental Excellence wants you and your loved ones to understand the signs of gum disease and its consequences for your oral and overall health. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends bi-annual dental exams and cleanings, as these visits are crucial to maintaining a healthy mouth….
Proper oral hygiene habits at home can maintain a sparkling clean mouth, but there are imperfections that regular dental care and cleanings will not address. Sometimes, your teeth appear dirty right after you have brushed because of severe discoloration or overcrowding, making it challenging to remove plaque. You may have perfectly healthy teeth, but are…
Gum disease may seem like a mild concern in the early stages. As this bacterial nightmare progresses, it takes a significant toll on your overall health. Ignoring red flags and skipping your dental exams and cleanings will have drastic consequences for your teeth, gums, jawbone and entire body.
Your smile leaves a lasting impression on everyone you meet. If you are embarrassed by your teeth and avoid flashing a wide grin, it affects your first interaction with your date or new coworker. People who have crooked, gapped or discolored teeth report feeling self-conscious of their smile, which impacts their confidence. Our premier dentist,…
Tooth stains represent some of the most common cosmetic complaints we hear at The Center for Dental Excellence. Dr. Gordon Bell and our team receive a wide range of questions pertaining to tooth stain causes and treatments. Read on as we answer the most common questions.
Nearly everyone gets a cavity or sustains minor tooth damage at some point. These problems can usually be treated in one or two dental appointments. But what happens if you have multiple problems simultaneously affecting your oral health and function? You may need full mouth reconstruction with Dr. Gordon Bell of The Center for Dental…
