General Dentistry
by D. Ian Bell, D.D.S. in Bellevue, WA

Keeping Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful

General Dentistry is the evaluation of oral health and prevention of oral disease. We prevent, educate, diagnose and treat diseases or conditions of the oral cavity.

Keeping Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful

General Dentistry is the evaluation of oral health and prevention of oral disease. We prevent, educate, diagnose and treat diseases or conditions of the oral cavity.

The staff at D. Ian Bell, D.D.S. is committed to your overall oral health and wellness. We focus on preventative dentistry and education. As your primary dental care provider, Dr. Bell and Dr. Affrunti can treat patients of all ages. We are here for the entire family.

Some of our preventative services include:

Comprehensive Evaluation

This will include an examination, along with digital x-rays.

Consultation

To create a valuable working relationship with you and your overall health.

Teeth Cleaning & Periodontal Therapy

Done with our hygienist, we will remove debris, plaque, tartar or calculus from your teeth.

Sealants

Is a clear plastic coating used to shield your teeth from debris resting in the nooks and crannies of your teeth.

Occlusal Night Guards

Designed to protect your teeth when experiencing symptoms of clenching or grinding called bruxism.

Sports Mouth Guards

Designed to protect your teeth from impact injuries while engaging in sports and other outside activities.

At D. Ian Bell, D.D.S., we administer comprehensive general dentistry services to keep our patients healthy and smiling. Dr. Bell and Dr. Affrunti strongly encourages lifelong dental health through regular dental checkups every six months. They also recommends establishing a good oral hygiene routine for daily care. Brushing and flossing daily is the first step toward good oral health.

During your checkup, Dr. Bell will examine your teeth and overall oral health after a cleaning from our hygienist. By meeting with us regularly, we can prevent most common dental health problems including tooth decay and periodontal gum disease by monitoring and tracking the status of your teeth and gums. Maintaining good oral health will help you prevent larger dental procedures including cavity fillings, root canals and even tooth extractions.

To assist you in maintaining optimum health, we need to know about your overall health, including medications you are taking, and other diagnosis including pregnancy, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Some conditions may seem irrelevant to your oral health but are actually significant to it. Please keep us informed.

Dr. Bell takes a proactive approach in reviewing your information that not only allows him to provide you with advice and recommendations to achieve optimal dental health, but also to recognize and prevent future oral health issues.

We provide preventive dental treatment, as well as complex restorative and cosmetic procedures.Your teeth are important, and we can help.

For information on general dental services visit our General Dentistry FAQ page or contact, D. Ian Bell, D.D.S., at D. Ian Bell, D.D.S. at our Bellevue, WA 98008 location. (425) 883-8333