Bell Dental Blog

Dermal fillers are considered to be one of the most popular forms of aesthetic facial treatment available. Unlike Botox, which temporarily freezes the muscles in various parts of your face, fillers help to plump and breathe new life into areas suffering from deep-set wrinkles, scarring, or sagging skin. But which kind of filler is right for you? What is the difference between those that are considered natural versus those that are synthetic? A dentist is here to explain how the two differ and which one will produce the best results for your appearance.

Dental implants can potentially last the rest of your life if you take good care of them – and that means being aware of anything that could put them at risk. You probably already know about the dangers that poor oral hygiene and biting hard objects can pose for your implants, but there’s one other common threat that you may not have thought about: bruxism. The following post explores the link between bruxism and dental implants as well as what you can do to protect your new smile.

When you have a TMJ disorder, you might find yourself suffering from frequent headaches. Naturally, making the pain go away will be one of your top priorities, but how can you do that? There are various solutions that your dentist could suggest – and believe it or not, BOTOX is one of them. Read on to learn why a BOTOX treatment might help you find lasting relief from your TMJ headaches.

Have you begun to notice fine lines around your eyes, even when your face is relaxed? Do you have deep wrinkles along your forehead from years of making facial expressions? Do you want to smooth out your smile lines for a more youthful look? Then you may be wondering, “At what age should I start BOTOX®?” Keep reading for the answer!

After two years, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to interfere with our day-to-day lives. Mask mandates are still in effect, vaccinations are required by certain employers, and schools are beginning to shut down. Despite the stress these past few years have brought, countless people have decided to make the most of it and use the pandemic to work on themselves. Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a spike in BOTOX injections and other plastic surgery-related treatments. Why has that happened? Read on to find out!

BOTOX. Even if you’ve never gotten the injections yourself, chances are you know someone who’s received this treatment. In recent years, microdosing BOTOX injections have become increasingly popular in hot spots like New York and Los Angeles. If you’re interested in enhancing your appearance, you may be wondering what’s so hot about this new trend. Luckily, we’re here to answer your questions and more – just keep reading!

Over the years, there have been several innovations in dentistry to repair damaged teeth; however, dental crowns are still the most common restorative procedure. The custom-made caps can restore the health, function, and integrity of a tooth. While they have over a 93% success rate, metal crowns are often a source of embarrassment for many people because they can stick out like a sore thumb. Thankfully, you have another option. Modern crowns are made of all-ceramic material to look like a real tooth. Even if your restoration isn’t failing, here are 4 reasons to consider replacing a metal crown.

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