When people think of dental veneers, they often assume they’re only a cosmetic treatment. While this treatment is primarily for cosmetic concerns, it can also offer a more conservative and less invasive solution for some medical issues, like tooth decay, cracks, and chips. At Bell Family Dental PC, our team...
It’s easy to assume that you can skip that trip to the dentist if you have good oral hygiene habits at home. After all, brushing twice a day and flossing your teeth gets rid of unwanted food and bacteria from between your teeth, so cavities can’t form, right? Actually, professional...
An estimated 65 million Americans — or roughly half of those 30 and older — have the most advanced form of periodontal disease, periodontitis. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a progressive problem that occurs when bacteria build up on your teeth and cause infection, putting your oral...
When you have several dental issues to address, full mouth reconstruction can offer the best solutions. Unlike smile makeovers that focus on purely cosmetic issues, full mouth reconstruction involves a combination of dental treatments to rebuild or restore your teeth, gums, and jaw function. But how do you know if...
You made the decision to whiten your teeth with a professional teeth whitening treatment and you’re thrilled with the results. You smile more confidently and talk without fear of showing stained teeth. How long will this newfound brilliant smile last, you wonder? Are there steps you can take to extend...
Missing teeth can wreck your smile and hurt your oral health. Dental implants are a permanent way to replace missing teeth, create a lovely smile, and prevent a host of dental problems that result from teeth gone AWOL. The dentists at Bell Family Dental in Bayside, NY, are experts in...
