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 »

Losing a tooth to a treatment-based extraction, severe tooth decay, or some forms of oral trauma can severely compromise your ability to chew food. If the tooth was also prevalent in your smile, it can alter your appearance, hamper your self-esteem, and alter the clarity of your speech. In time, the loss of structure in the area can also cause... read more »

As Dr. Kevin M. Altieri may have told you, fluoride is the key to having strong and successful teeth. In fact, fluoride strengthens and nourishes your chompers and gives them the ability to fight tooth decay and enamel erosion. To help you expose your teeth to fluoride each day, our dental team is happy to tell you how to access... read more »

Have you ever decided it’s time for you to get into better shape? Have you ever wanted to exercise more because you’re interested in losing weight or because you simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle? In reality, did you know that exercising can also improve the health of your gums? As you may know, you should deal with gum... read more »

Not all oral hygiene products are created with the high standards of the American Dental Association and Dr. Kevin M. Altieri. Hyperbolic marketing messages and flashy graphics are sometimes used by the manufacturers of low-grade oral hygiene products to disguise their ineffectiveness in a daily oral hygiene routine. To help consumers identify and purchase only the highest quality of oral... read more »

Have you ever wondered what you should do about a canker sore? Do you ever worry about what is causing your sores? Similarly, have you ever tried to find something that could make coping with a canker sore a more pleasant experience? You see, canker sores are very common. Luckily, these sores are not contagious and aren’t the result of... read more »

A toothache or a feeling of pain and pressure in the gums is not something to be taken lightly. In almost all of these cases, it is the result of a tooth in significant distress.   Many of the toothache cases seen at Bellaire Dental Excellence are the result of untreated tooth decay. This is usually a sign that the... read more »

Is your smile at its peak potential? Can you truly say that your oral hygiene is only outdone by the shine and beauty of your teeth? For many, this is simply not the case, as environmental and genetic factors play too big of a role to overcome with daily brushing and flossing habits alone. To help you further, enhance your... read more »

What are dental implants? If you are missing one or more permanent teeth, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri may recommend dental implants in Fort Worth, Texas. A dental implant is a restoration that replaces both the missing tooth and its root. A dental implant is made up of a titanium post, which fuses with the jawbone, and a dental restoration, like... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Kevin M. Altieri, generally repairs small cavities using dental fillings. These are basically artificial materials like porcelain, amalgam, or composite resin that are not directly vulnerable to tooth decay. However, the bacteria living in your mouth can still affect these fillings over time. Poor oral hygiene habits bolster the bacterial presence in your mouth and can allow... read more »