Periodontal Disease Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
by the American Academy of Periodontology A recent study has periodontists, experts in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of periodontal disease, encouraging patients to maintain gum health in an effort to reduce their Alzheimer’s disease risk. The study,...
Wisdom Teeth
Curious about "wisdom teeth"? The dental professionals at Crest/P&G and dentalcare.com share with us all we wanted to know and more about wisdom teeth! Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the final teeth to develop in the mouth, usually in our late teens or early...
Daily Tongue Cleaning
Why should you clean your tongue? Your tongue, unlike your teeth, has a rough surface that’s full of many peaks and troughs that are the perfect place for bacteria to settle and thrive. In fact, your tongue has much more bacteria than your teeth do. This bacteria is...
Claudia LaSmith WON | 2019 Practice Administrator of Distinction
Our Office Manager Claudia LaSmith attended the 2019 American Association of Dental Management conference in Orlando, Florida July 2019. During this conference, she took many classes to keep our practice updated on the latest in dentistry. A...
The Mouth-Body Connection
When you think about getting healthy, you probably don’t think of your oral health first. Let’s face it—a lot of us think of our teeth the same way we think about our nails or hair… just look at all of the whitening kiosks at the shopping mall! We don’t tend to place...
It’s not too late to quit smoking!
Studies show the risk of a heart attack is reduced to that of a non-smoker 15 years after quitting smoking. The risk of lung cancer is reduced to that of a non-smoker 10 years after quitting smoking. And, the risk of a stroke is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5 years...
Restorative work by Dr Bell credited in local periodontal case study
The appearance of the gingival tissues surrounding the teeth plays an important role in the esthetics of the anterior maxilla and therefore a beautiful smile. Asymmetry, a “gummy smile” and incorrect gingival contours can significantly affect the harmonious appearance...
When should your child’s dentition be evaluated by an orthodontist?
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 non-invasive...
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 become trapped, allowing...
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 also encourages people...
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, but harmless, condition affecting...
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 also a review of what...