Did you know there are flossing habits that can harm your smile rather than help it? Well, it’s true, unfortunately. This means you need to be very careful while you’re flossing. You want a top-notch oral health and smile, right? So, it’s best to avoid bad flossing habits. To help you do so, our dentist, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri, is... read more »

Lifestyle Tips to Improve TMJ Disorder Common TMJ disorder symptoms can range from a dull ache in your jaw muscles to pain when biting down and stiffness in the temporomandibular joints. These symptoms can negatively impact your living in significant ways. If you struggle with TMJ disorder symptoms or experience functional issues in the jaw, we invite you to schedule... read more »

Cavities develop from the erosion of your tooth enamel to the point that tiny yet visible holes form in the teeth. Despite tooth enamel being very strong and durable, both children and adults can experience cavities during their lifetime. You can take steps now to prevent cavities by using these tips to correct any weakened areas where a cavity could... read more »

To ensure you feel more relaxed at our dental practice, we have complied our top five tips, so the next time you visit us, you can look forward to a more positive experience. - The most important step and one that should be done before your appointment, is to talk with the dentist and team about your fears or feelings... read more »

To keep your smile in good shape, you should always look for new ways to improve your health care. Not only should you work on improving your oral health care every year, but you should work on improving your cleaning habits as well. In addition, always look for better foods to eat to improve your diet which can enhance your... read more »

Are you nervous that you have fallen victim to periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease? If so, then you need to call Bellaire Dental Excellence and schedule an appointment. This is important because gum disease is a dangerous dental issue that can harm your smile, oral health, and entire body. So, make sure to schedule an appointment... read more »

We are aware to watch the foods we eat, but it is easy to forget about the beverages we are consuming. Counterintuitively, some liquids can actually dry out your mouth. Other beverages are acidic enough that they actually begin to wear away your tooth enamel. Here are a few to avoid as you try to take care of your smile.... read more »

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 »