Protecting your teeth from nighttime grinding is essential for maintaining a healthy, gleaming smile. Dr. Robert Harrell and his skilled team at Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne frequently find themselves delivering the news to a surprised patient that grinding (clinically known as bruxism) is an issue. Telltale indications that can be detected during regular checkups include [...]

Dr. Robert Harrell and his skilled team at Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne know how uncomfortable it can be to deal with a cracked tooth. It is essential to book your oral checkup right away if you think you have a cracked or chipped tooth. This way, we can fix the problem before infection sets in [...]

Summer is a popular time to travel, entertain and eat delicious foods and beverages. Whether you're camping in the wild or jet-setting to a 5-star resort, you shouldn't take a break from your oral health. Before departing for your getaway, visit Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne to ensure that your mouth is in tip-top vacation shape. [...]

This scorching time of year can be a real nightmare for your smile. While it is tempting to enjoy ice cream, popsicles and slushies all day long to combat the heat, it's bad for your dental health to be under a constant barrage of sugary items. Thankfully, there are plenty of healthy and refreshing alternatives [...]

Bad breath can be an extremely embarrassing problem, yet it is quite common. In many cases it is a byproduct of poor oral hygiene. People often think that brushing and rinsing with mouthwash is enough to combat the issue. However, skipping out on flossing actually leaves 1/3 of odor-causing bacteria in your mouth. In many [...]

Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne believes in proactive dental care. It's why we always encourage our patients to get regular checkups for early detection of any issues. If you wait until you can tell there's a problem to set an appointment, there's a greater chance that significant damage has already been done to your teeth and gums. And [...]

At some point you may experience tooth pain that doesn’t dissipate with traditional brushing, flossing and swishing. When this occurs, it is important to remain proactive and determine the source of your discomfort as soon as possible. Dr. Robert Harrell and his expert team at Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne inspect your teeth closely during regular checkups, but [...]