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…
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can have devastating consequences. The condition is characterized by a partial or complete blockage of the airway that causes numerous lapses in breath. Someone with obstructive sleep apnea can stop breathing hundreds of times in a single night. Unfortunately, those lapses are linked to an increased…
As a child, losing a baby tooth was probably a memorable experience. Your parents might have taken photos of your gapped smile for their scrapbooks and explained to you that the Tooth Fairy was on her way. As an adult, losing teeth is not as exciting. In fact, tooth loss can be detrimental to your…
Nearly everyone will develop a cavity at some point in their lives. Despite how common cavities are, there is still some confusion about exactly what causes them and how they are treated. Read on as Dr. Gordon Bell of the Center for Dental Excellence answers the most frequently asked questions about cavities.
When patients need new sets of teeth, they often have trouble deciding between dentures and implants. However, they may want to give serious consideration to the compromise option: implant-supported dentures. These are dentures that easily latch onto implants attached to your jaw, eliminating the need for messy adhesives. Dr. Gordon Bell has decades of experience…
