Patients are often mortified to learn that they have hundreds of bacteria varieties living in their mouths all the time. While some bacteria in our bodies are beneficial, many others are destructive. Our dark, warm, moist mouths are the perfect places for bacteria to thrive...
What Exactly Is A Cavity? It is easier to avoid dental decay if we understand why it came about in the first place. Adult Dentistry Of Ballantyne wants you to love and enjoy a healthy, happy and secure smile. Enjoying your favorite foods, speaking clearly and...
Did you know that tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body? It has to be because it serves a very special purpose. Namely, being able to bite through and chew even the toughest foods, while also protecting all of the vascular components...
Wrapping up the year with a trip to the dentist may be extremely worthwhile if you want to maximize your full dental benefits. Many benefit packages expire at the end of the year. At Adult Dentistry Of Ballantyne, we want to help you achieve optimum...
At Adult Dentistry Of Ballantyne, we understand how fast time flies. It is insane to think that 2019 is already half over. While summer is busy, filled with fun, exciting times, it is also the perfect in-between time to ensure your oral health is up...
Summer is the season of candid photos, family vacations and day trips to your favorite locales. Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne wants you to enjoy all the fun this time of year has to offer. Before heading out of town, however, be sure that you are...
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....
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...
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...
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...