Dr. Bell offers general dentistry to individuals and families as well as advanced restorative treatment. Services include restoring decayed teeth with white colored fillings, replacing missing teeth with bridges or implants, porcelain crowns and teeth whitening. You can expect to receive his full attention during your visit. Centrally located next to the Microsoft campus in Overlake and near Crossroads. Dr. Bell is considered a top Bellevue area General Dentist.
When you think about what a dentist is in its broadest terms — the kindly man or woman that looks at your teeth and who you weren’t 100% excited to see as a child — you are thinking about General Dentistry. General Dentists are skilled in all facets of helping a patient’s dental hygiene. They specialize in initial consultations with patients and check-ups where they ensure that you’re working as a team to guarantee a perfect smile.
General Dentists have a variety of skill sets, including teeth cleaning, filling in teeth that have fallen victim to cavities, creating crowns and bridges for repairing or replacing teeth, removing teeth and root canals. If a patient has a serious problem oral problem that a General Dentist cannot solve, it is their job to recommend a specialist.
A General Dentist has trained for 4-5 years to qualify as a “Dental Surgeon” which allows them to perform the majority of dental treatments and are also able to prescribe medications to help patients following oral surgery or to prevent further tooth decay if it already exists.
If you were to view your mouth like a car, a General Dentist is where you go for a one-stop shop to get a tune-up and to make sure your chompers will last!
Ideally, dentistry is preventative. Dr Ian Bell, and the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests that you visit your dentist regularly every six months to make sure you have good oral hygiene and good general dental health. Regular checkups and oral health prevention avoid the development of serious dental problems that require costly dental treatment. If you remain consistent and visit regularly, you will have great dental health!
To schedule an appointment at our practice, or to learn more about our cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry procedures, please contact us today.