We encourage you to take steps now to avoid tooth decay so that it can’t result in severe oral health problems such as total tooth loss and gum infections. A cavity that goes untreated will only get bigger until it affects the whole tooth. Dental sealants can help prevent large cavities by providing protection for vulnerable back teeth. Your molars... read more »

Do you ever feel ashamed or embarrassed of your smile? Do you have flaws that mar the beauty of your smile? Would you like to boost your confidence? Ask our dentist about veneers. Dental veneers are thin shells made from a tooth-colored material. They are placed over the front of the teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can be used... read more »

When it comes to filling a cavity, the type of filling that the dentist will use will sometimes depend on the size of the cavity and where it is located in your mouth. For example, amalgam and gold fillings can withstand a great deal of force, and for that reason are great choices for fillings. However, as tough as they... read more »

Brushing your teeth every day is crucial to your oral health. And believe it or not, flossing is no less vital. This is because flossing reaches those areas between the teeth and around the gumline that brushing simply cannot. Without flossing those areas, gingivitis and cavities can take over your smile.   According to Clinical Microbiology Reviews, dental plaque is... read more »

In general, dental extractions, also referred to as tooth removal, come in two forms: -A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that can be seen in the oral cavity. In a straightforward extraction, Dr. Johnston and Dr. Rosenman loosen the tooth with an instrument called an elevator. Then our dentists uses an instrument called a forceps to remove the... read more »

Your teeth have been your partners in crime for many years, helping you eat, talk, and smile. You probably know a thing or two about teeth after all these years, but some of us still have some things to learn. In fact, there are many mysterious facts about your teeth that you might not know! The first fact is that... read more »

Are you ashamed of your smile? If so, there are many cosmetic dental treatments that can help you enhance your appearance. If just one or two teeth are taking the beauty away from your smile, dental bonding can help you. Dental bonding is a helpful treatment when you have a discolored, oddly shaped, chipped, and cracked tooth. It can also... read more »

Here at Dental Arts Of Blue Bell, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through... read more »