FAQ

Many of our patients get beautifully bright results with our professional whitening treatments. We offer both in-office and at-home options, both of which provide better results than products sold in drugstores. Some discoloration doesn’t respond well to whitening. If that’s the case for your smile, we can cover stubborn stains with dental veneers or a bonding treatment. We can explain all of your options and help you select the one that will work best for you during a free consultation.

If you are needing to straighten your teeth, most doctors will tell you that you have two options: traditional metal braces or a clear option. Invisalign clear aligners will allow you to complete your orthodontic work quicker, more comfortably, and without anyone at work knowing what is going on. So in essence, yes, Invisalign is superior to traditional braces in more ways than one. Call us today to find out if you would benefit from clear aligner treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, it is safe to visit the dentist during the COVID pandemic. We have taken precautions above and beyond the norm, which you can read about on our COVID-19 protocol page. Our staff understands why you might be nervous, especially if you are in a high-risk category. Don’t hesitate to give us a call to ask questions and get the information you need to feel confident in your safety before visiting the office.

Yes, we certainly do. We proudly offer the Invisalign treatment for our orthodontic care. It is an innovative system that uses clear plastic teeth aligners instead of metal brackets, wires, and bands. Patients love that the aligners are discreet and can straighten their teeth in as few as 12 months. The aligners are also easy to remove for eating, brushing, or a special occasion.

A popping jaw is a sign that there is an issue with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). We often call this TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). Basically it means that there is some strain or injury on your jaw joint, which opens and closes your mouth literally thousands of times each day. It is important that you do not ignore this sign. If we can treat your jaw now, it may prevent a more painful situation in the months to come. Call us today to learn more about your TMJ and how to keep it healthy.

If you’re one of the many people with numerous smile flaws, a cosmetic makeover may be the answer. Our cosmetic makeover procedure uses both cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry in a completely personalized plan to address all your smile needs. We can also tailor the timing of treatments to fit your schedule and budget.

We’re happy to offer Invisalign clear dental aligners for people who want straight teeth but hate the idea of having a mouthful of metal. Invisalign is approved to treat many orthodontic conditions in adults and teens. However, you’ll need to schedule a consultation with our office to know whether Invisalign is right for your needs.

Constant, loud snoring – the kind that keeps bed partners awake all night – is a common symptom of sleep apnea. This is a sleep disorder in which someone can stop breathing hundreds of times every night. For people with obstructive sleep apnea, the snoring gets worse as their airways slowly become blocked.

Our doctors can make a special oral appliance, which looks similar to an athletic mouthguard, that can change the position of your jaw. This can keep your airways open so you snore less, breathe easier, and get deep, healthy sleep.

We don’t just do teeth – we can ensure a healthy smile from the gums up with gum disease treatment options. Depending on your situation, we can remove inflamed gum tissue using state-of-the-art dental lasers. For more severe cases, we will perform a gentle surgery in-house.

At Bell Dental Group, we treat patients of all ages with a variety of services, including family dentistry. Whether you need to schedule a consultation for dentures or it’s time for your child’s first dental visit, we can help!

We offer an array of cosmetic dentistry options to fix all your smile flaws, including dental veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign, and much more. We can even combine cosmetic and restorative dentistry options for a comprehensive cosmetic makeover.

Our compassionate team will do everything we can to put you at ease and relieve your dental anxiety. To calm your nerves, we offer dental sedation options, including inhaled and oral conscious sedation. We also offer various comfort items, including blankets, pillows, and TVs and headphones in every care room.

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.

Dental implants are small metal posts that your dentist will insert into your jawbone in places where your teeth are missing. After a healing and fusing period, your implants will be ready to support new replacement teeth. With new teeth, you’ll smile more confidently, be able to enjoy all your favorite foods, and keep your jawbone as healthy as possible.

Conventional dentures cost less than dental implant dentures. However, some of the benefits of implants may make it worth the added cost. For instance, dental implants will keep you from suffering the bone loss that causes your jaw to shrink, giving you an older appearance and making it more difficult to keep your dentures in place. They can also last a lifetime.