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The last thing you should have to worry about this time of year is not being able to enjoy your favorite holiday foods or damaged teeth that make you want to hide your smile in pictures. You don’t have much time left to visit your Frankfort dentists at Bell & Bell Dentistry before you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner. Right after that, the holiday season officially begins, and you’ll ...

Is the thought of going to the dentist for a routine cleaning and exam about as comforting to you as a walk through a haunted house? You’re not alone! Millions of people feel this way, and it’s keeping them from getting the dental treatment they need for better oral and overall health and an attractive smile. That’s why your friends at Bell & Bell Dentistry in Frankfort, KY ...

We can all probably admit that there are things we would change about our smile if we could. But not all of us are willing to go through with it. Maybe you’re just too busy to explore your cosmetic dentistry options. Maybe you’re anxious at the thought of enduring painful dental procedures. Or maybe you just don’t have the time to spend months returning to the dentist office for ...

Now that all the little ones are heading back to school for a brand new year, our team at Bell & Bell Dentistry want to help Frankfort families maintain healthy teeth and gums. For starters, remember that milk and water are the most beneficial to your child’s dental health, which you’ll want to keep in mind when filling their lunchbox for school. Don’t Pack These Drinks In Your ...

Removable dentures may work for some tooth loss patients, but they’re not for everybody, for several reasons. First, dentures sit on top of your gums and are kept in place with some sort of adhesive. Even if your dentures fit well, that’s a lot of pressure being put on your gums all day long, which is why you have to take them out to soak overnight. Your gums need a chance to ...

The official start of summer is still a few days away, but the heat and humidity of the season has already begun taking hold. We’re mowing the lawns, planting flowers, opening up the pools, and firing up the grills. That can only mean one thing - it’s time for summer parties! Our team at Bell & Bell Dentistry are here to remind you that now is the time to restore problem teeth ...

As you gear up for summer sports, our team at Bell & Bell Dentistry wants to remind you to visit our Frankfort, KY dental office now for a custom athletic mouthguard so your smile stays safe all season long! Where You Get An Athletic Mouthguard Matters! A high school athlete can’t shop in the children’s section of the sporting goods store and expect to find the appropriately-sized gear ...

If you’re someone who doesn’t like the way their smile looks, you may find a sense of comfort in the winter season. Everyone tends to stay home where it’s warm and cozy, so there’s little pressure for you to be out and about, hopping from one social gathering to another. But spring is here. You can’t stay cooped up indoors anymore, and you can’t keep yourself hidden during ...

When you lose teeth, you lose so much more than an attractive smile. You lose bone mass and gum tissue, both of which are needed to keep any remaining teeth you my have structurally sound and healthy. The only tooth replacement option that preserves your jawbone and gums is the dental implant because it behaves like an artificial tooth root that fuses with your own bone and keeps the ...

Our team at Bell & Bell Dentistry wants to honor Gum Disease Awareness Month by devoting today’s dental blog to helping you fight it! We’re filling you in on the facts about gum disease and how to protect your smile and your health with help from your Frankfort, KY dentists! Know The Facts About Gum Disease! Your mouth is filled with microscopic bacteria, some of it good and some of ...