Currently a hot topic of debate among dental and health professionals, holistic dentistry has gained popularity in recent years, alongside the movement toward naturopathic medicine. Dr. Bell at Health Centered Dentistry wants Midland residents to understand the...
What is Gum Disease? The short answer: Gum disease is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it! The long answer: all the tissues in your body have a self-defense mechanism called “inflammation.” When bacteria build up in your...
Your Midland dentist, Dr. Randell Bell at Health Centered Dentistry knows that no two patients are alike. Everyone deserves a personalized approach to oral health - but what is something no patient (or even human) can live without? Air—or more specifically, oxygen....
If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Midland children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At Health Centered Dentistry, we want your whole...
We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as fun as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults between the ages of 20 and 64...
We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in Midland, and as dental care professionals, we feel it is our duty to educate you on how to be as...
Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Midland resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep your health in good...
Originally created for people that can’t consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Midland in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Randell Bell wants you to know which of these options...
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? There are a ton of specialized toothpastes, mouthwashes, and toothbrushes available to Midland residents suffering from sensitive teeth. It is a very common problem that lots of products claim they can solve, but have you ever wondered why...
Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Midland are used to hearing root canals compared some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Randell Bell would like set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do...