If you want professional answers for your Cincinnati dentistry questions, contact the skilled team at Bell Dental Group. We know all about dentistry so you don’t have to.
Here are a few commonly asked questions. To schedule your appointment or ask a different question, give us a call today at 513-802-9440.
- Can You Help With Relieving Dental Anxiety?
- What Tooth Fillings Are Safe?
- Are Root Canals Painful?
- How Often Should I Get a Dental Exam and Cleaning?
- What Should I Look for in a Family Dentist?
- Are Dental Veneers Painful?
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Can You Help With Relieving Dental Anxiety?
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If you suffer from dental anxiety, we would be glad to help you through your fear. Our staff is fully trained to offer compassionate and gentle care to each patient, helping ensure a relaxing visit you will feel good about. If you have special concerns or requests, we’ll be glad to accommodate you if at all possible.
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What Tooth Fillings Are Safe?
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All dental fillings are safe for most patients. However, some studies have raised concerns about the long-term health impact of mercury, which is used in amalgam fillings. Both the FDA and the American Dental Association say mercury in fillings is safe. However, mercury isn’t a concern at all with our composite fillings.
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Are Root Canals Painful?
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Although root canals have been made out to be the bad guy of dentistry, they are actually very beneficial. In the right hands, a root canal treatment doesn’t produce any more discomfort than you would experience from getting a tooth filling. Even so, we’ll use local anesthetic to ensure a comfortable procedure. Sedation is always available as well.
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How Often Should I Get a Dental Exam and Cleaning?
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To keep your teeth and gums in the best possible shape, we recommend visiting our office every six months for dental cleanings and exams. This allows our team to remove bacteria-filled plaque before it can cause any serious problems. It also enables us to find issues like cavities and gum disease in their earliest stages, when they are easiest to treat.
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What Should I Look for in a Family Dentist?
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It’s important to find the right family dentist for your loved ones. You should first look for a dentist office that is willing to treat every member of your family. It is also important to find a dentist who has the skills and experience you need to care for a wide variety of dental problems. Having a good family dentist is as important as having a good family doctor or other professional.
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Are Dental Veneers Painful?
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Our dedicated team will make sure that your veneers treatment is completely comfortable. We may need to remove a small amount of tooth enamel to place your veneers, but this process will not cause you any pain. We can use a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort, plus sedation is available if you’re nervous about your veneers treatment.