Dental X-rays are a diagnostic tool used to help our dentist detect any decay, infection, or other issues that are not visible with the naked eye. Dr. Kevin M. Altieri may decide to take dental X-rays at your regular dental exam. How often he takes X-rays is based on your age, oral health, risk for disease, and any signs or... read more »

Did you know that it’s important to clean your child’s teeth regularly so they can have a top-notch oral health? Well, it’s true. So, you’ll need to brush your child’s teeth regularly. Here’s how you can do it: Step 1: Use a child’s toothbrush and low-fluoride toothpaste. Usually, the brush has smaller bristles and a specially formed handle. As far... read more »

If you were to look at your tooth enamel under a powerful microscope, you would find that it is composed of tightly packed mineral crystals. Each day, the acidic foods and drinks you consume as well as the natural bacteria in your mouth can erode the density of these mineral crystals. If this is not counteracted by some means, it... read more »

As you know, your diet can have a huge impact on your overall health. But did you know that your diet can also impact your dental health? Furthermore, your child’s diet can have a major impact on their dental health. Naturally, foods like sugar and coffee can have an immediate impact, but the vitamins and minerals your child gets—or doesn’t... read more »

Soda is one of the most popular drinks in the country, but it’s also one of the most harmful. Aside from not being that great for your waistline, it also does a number on your oral health. Let’s look at a few of the impacts regular soda consumption can have on your teeth and why you should avoid it as... read more »

Dr. Kevin M. Altieri and our dental team care about you and your smile, which is why we strongly encourage you to brush your teeth twice a day, floss your smile once a day, rinse your mouth daily, and attend your six month checkups. But why do we encourage six month checkups? Well, our Bellaire Dental Excellence team is happy... read more »

Our Bellaire Dental Excellence team in Fort Worth, Texas, along with Dr. Kevin M. Altieri are excited to wish you and your family a healthy Halloween. To help you accomplish this, we would like to share some tips from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. You see, October isn't just a time to kick off the holiday season with Halloween, it... read more »

If you've ever needed cosmetic dentistry work done, and needed some sort of ceramic material to complete the process, you know it can take a bit of time to get the ceramics back from the dental lab. That waiting period is over now, though. Here at Bellaire Dental Excellence in Fort Worth, Texas we're proud to offer CEREC® services to our... read more »

Over the course of an average day the natural bacteria in your mouth and the acidic foods and beverages you consume, can erode the integrity of your tooth enamel on a microscopic level. Left unchecked, this process of demineralization can leave you prone to tooth decay and sensitivity problems. Fortunately, exposing your tooth enamel to the presence of fluoride helps... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made of microscopic mineral crystals. This is what makes your teeth hard enough to bite into and chew tough foods. Even though your teeth are strong, there are times when a blow to the face or other accident can crack a tooth. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without wearing a... read more »