Here’s a shocker for you: 75% of people are affected by gum disease (that’s 3 out of every 4 people!), but the majority of them will never be treated properly. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is usually pretty simple to take care of. That being said,...
At Health Centered Dentistry, we are always looking for new ways to make your life healthier and happier and new studies now prove that dentists can join primary care physicians in fight against diabetes. Dr. Bell and his staff want to do everything possible to help...
A great, cheap product to add to your oral hygiene routine is hydrogen peroxide, which can be used in a number of ways to keep your teeth healthy and clean. Health Centered Dentistry loves providing our Midland, TX patients with tips to protect and maintain the...
During your appointment at Health Centered Dentistry, you might hear us mention the word “occlusion.” This is simply a way of saying the way your teeth are aligned and how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Occlusion is probably not something you think about...
Is your toothbrush one of your most precious possessions? Could you survive without one? In a recent survey, participants were asked to choose the invention they could not live without and 34 percent of teens and 42 percent of adults chose their toothbrush over a...
It’s no secret that regular old braces carry a certain stigma. The brackets, wires, and small, colored bands are clunky and painful, and most people shudder at the thought of having to get them. However, the dentistry of today is very different and Dr. Bell has...
Don’t let dentures or gaps in your teeth take away your confidence! Talk to Dr. Bell about dental implants and get started on a path to reclaiming your smile! Health Centered Dentistry offers access to the best dental implant technology available and we love to help...
June is National Men’s Health Month, and Health Centered Dentistry wants you to know about how your teeth can affect cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death for men in our country. We want all of our patients to have healthy mouths, as well as healthy...
What is a Gummy Smile? If you expose too much gum tissue when smiling, then you may have what is termed as being a gummy smile. This can occur when the clinical crown, which is the part of the crown above the gum line, is partially covered by gum tissue or it may be...
In celebration of National Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, Dr. Bell is hoping to educate all Midland, TX men and their loved ones about the dangers of periodontal disease. This condition is sadly underdiagnosed and could affect as much as half the population....