When should your child’s dentition be evaluated by an orthodontist?
Posted by Most kids get braces right before they become a teenager, so why should they see an orthodontist earlier? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends starting orthodontic evaluations at age 7. Some orthodontic problems can be addressed in a ...
Tonsil Stones
Amber Auger, writer at DentistryIQ, shares with us important information about tonsil stones– symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. The tonsils offer many nooks and crannies that bacteria can use to thrive. The multiplying bacteria can b...
Today is National Dentist’s Day!
National Dentist’s Day falls on March 6th every year. It was established as a way to show appreciation and thanks for dentists. It’s also a way to bring awareness to dentistry so that people will know more about how to care for their teeth. It al...
What is Geographic Tongue?
Our professional peers from “Today’s RDH” have new insight on an oral condition, known as Geographic Tongue. Writer Spring Hatfield, RDH, shares useful information about this unique oral lesion. Geographic tongue is an inflammatory,...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
On Monday, February 4, Dr. Tara Bell and dental hygienist Holly Rucker had the pleasure of visiting St. Michael’s School in Cary. Students were taught about nutrition for optimal oral health and tooth brushing and flossing techniques. There was...
ADA Statement on Study Involving Dental Floss
January 14, 2019 Statement CHICAGO — Recent, wide-spread news coverage based upon a recent research study may raise unwarranted concern about the safety of certain types of dental floss. The ADA Science Institute finds the data insufficient to sup...
Have You Been Naughty or Nice to Your Teeth?
It’s not easy to stay healthy during the holidays. Sweets seem to appear everywhere you go, and with all of the present-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not much time to devote to you and your family’s health and well-being. Luckily, Hermey t...
Dental Activities for Children
Enjoyable dental activities for children can teach kids about oral care. Since children learn through play, stimulate interest with these fun projects. Stringing Teeth Children will have 20 baby (primary) teeth and then 32 as an adult. Make a tooth d...
Isbell receives Radiology Certification
Our Treatment Coordinator, Isbell Lopez-Ruiz, recently completed her coursework and training in Dental Radiology. Congrats, Isbell!...
Why Waterpik?
The Waterpik is recommended for homecare use to many dental patients for various reasons. But why? Read on to learn all about the waterpik, and click on the link at the bottom to view a great demonstration video. ADA Seal of Acceptance The ADA Cou...
Bell Family Dentistry Sponsorship at SHBHU’s Java Jive
The team at Bell Family Dentistry sponsored and participated in the 4th annual SHBHU Small Hands Big Hearts Java Jive Jog 10k/5k on August 25th! For three years we have partnered with Java Jive to organize this FUN race. It is always a HUGE success...
Triangle AADOM Chapter wins National Chapter of the Year!
Our Office Manager Claudia LaSmith recently went to the 2018 American Association of Dental Office Managers Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Not only is she a member of AADOM, but she is a board member and treasurer for the Triangle Area Chapter i...