by Health Centered Dentistry | Mar 13, 2014 | Dental Care
Have you or any of your family members injured a tooth these past few months? Maybe you got a little overzealous with some corn on the cob, maybe your daughter tripped during a game of tag and chipped her tooth, or maybe your mother chipped her tooth on a walnut, we...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Feb 27, 2014 | Dental Care
We at Health Centered Dentistry know that everyone in city wants to have healthy teeth and beautiful smiles. Brushing and flossing regularly are your first line of defense against dental caries, or tooth decay, but Dr. Bell wants you to know that there are a number of...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Feb 13, 2014 | Dental Care
When the Chicago Dental Society surveyed its members in 2003, more than half thought the tooth fairy should pay $1 for a child’s tooth. The members were surveyed again in 2009 and this time almost a quarter thought the children should get $2 and another quarter...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jan 27, 2014 | Teeth Whitening
Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Midland, TX. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smile a boost, and with all the over-the-counter options, there’s no reason not to pick one up and try it out. Dr. Bell...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jan 13, 2014 | Dental Health
Why do I have cavities? It’s the word that people fear when they go to the dentist for their check-ups: Cavities. You brush twice a day and floss so why did your dentist give you a failing grade on the big oral health test? Here’s an interesting fact many in Midland,...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Dec 27, 2013 | Sedation Dentistry
For many Midland, TX residents one thing stands in the way of a healthy, beautiful smile: a fear of the dentist! Even routine cleanings can be scary for folks with dental phobia. However, we at Health Centered Dentistry have made it our business to offer you the most...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Dec 13, 2013 | Dental Health
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy can be tricky, and Dr. Bell wants to help Midland, TX residents get their mouths in tip-top shape. Here are five foods that can improve your dental health and may even help you avoid costly procedures such as implants, fillings, and...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Nov 27, 2013 | Family Dentistry
We at Health Centered Dentistry know that some Midland, TX folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as much as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20%...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Nov 13, 2013 | Dental Care
Sometimes we forget how much peril everyday life puts our teeth in. Taking a bite out of a fresh apple, playing pretty much any sport, chewing ice, or just a healthy dose of clumsiness can result in a chipped, broken, knocked out, or loose tooth. We at Health...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Oct 27, 2013 | Orthodontics
When people get stressed, they often say that they are “clenching” their jaw. But did you ever think about what it means to actually do this? What effects it might have on your overall health? During your visit with Dr. Bell, you might hear him mention bruxism and the...