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Everyone wants a nice smile. Everyone also wants a healthy mouth. Knowing this, everyone should want healthy gums as well. Periodontal problems affect anywhere from 70 to 85 percent of people, according to health experts. And in the United States, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. At Bell Dental Group, we want to do our part to help you and your family keep your healthy ...

You hear it. It’s close, but you’re almost afraid to move to see what it is. What could be making that kind of noise? Nevertheless, you turn your head to see it’s the love of your life snoring away just feet away from you. You give them the nudge that usually stops the snoring for a little bit. Hopefully, long enough so you can fall asleep, too. That kind of loud, constant ...

Not all Halloween candy is created equal. You probably have your favorites, just as your kids do, but when we talk about equal, we mean equally scary for your teeth. Sugar, as the core, is bad for your teeth. There’s no doubt about that. But the way that you consume sugar is more important than how much of it you consume. When choosing good candy, find something that can be consumed quickly and ...

Summer is officially over here in the Ohio Valley, and Halloween decorations are out in full swarm. Your kids have probably already changed their costume idea 4 or 5 times, and you’re ready to just draw something out of a hat! We understand completely! Halloween is a lot of fun, but it is also a LOT of work and stress for parents. First the costume, then the candy for other kids, then ...

No one should ever be embarrassed to speak, laugh, or smile in front of other people. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident enough to be who they are. With unsightly dental problems, though, we understand why this feels overwhelming, and maybe even impossible. But that’s not the case when you put your smile in the hands of our capable, experienced dentists at Bell Dental ...

Have over-the-counter pain relievers become a constant staple on your weekly grocery list? Have you become accustomed to carrying these medications around with you because you have to take them so often these days? Chronic pain can profoundly deteriorate your quality of life unless you take steps to find the underlying cause. If you’re suffering from headaches all the time, or from ...

Our team at Bell Dental Group believes that a proactive approach to oral health is the best way to preserve your smile. That’s why we offer preventive services like dental sealants and fluoride treatments upon request in our Cincinnati, OH practice as part of your routine checkups to protect your teeth. It’s also why we’re devoting today’s blog to ways you can stop oral health issues ...

Teeth whitening treatment is supposed to be easy. But if you’re relying on weak, ineffective store-brand products and kits, then you’re setting yourself up for nothing but hassle, wasted time and money, and even risk to your teeth and gums. It takes a professional to give you the results you want! Take today’s quiz from your friends at Bell Dental Group to see if teeth whitening ...

Dental veneers are a remarkable multipurpose cosmetic solution for the flaws that keep you from putting your best smile forward. Regardless if you have a long list of imperfections to correct or just want to make it look brighter and a bit less tarnished by time, there’s a lot you can accomplish with this one treatment option. Take a quick look at a before and after image from one of our ...