Does your breath stink? Are you afraid it does? An oral hygiene routine is always the best option, but if it’s not possible or practical to brush and floss your teeth, you still have a number of options available, including mouthwash, mints and gum. Mouthwash Dr. Bell...
Today, and every day this year, more than 16 people will die from some form of oral cancer. Every hour three more people are diagnosed with one of the numerous types of this disease. Many people know that smoking and drinking greatly increase your risk of developing...
We’ve all seen glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, little kids shoes that light up when they walk, and even belts with flashing lights on them. But light up teeth? Two designers in Japan are doing just that to advertise a winter sale at their clothing store, Laforet Harajuku....
Dr. Bell has a tip to make your teeth look whiter in less than five minutes, just in time for your family Christmas pictures. How do we do it? With lipstick! (Sorry men, you're out of luck this time!) The right shade of lipstick can make your teeth look whiter and...
No one wants to scare their family over the holidays, especially not with their breath! Dr. Bell has some information for his patients about morning breath, so everyone in Midland Texas can hopefully avoid frightening people after you spend the night dreaming of sugar...
It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including in your mouth. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to consider the nearly 26 million children and adults in the...
What were teeth like at the first thanksgiving? In honor of the holiday week, here at Health Centered Dentistry we decided to have some fun and think about what oral hygiene was like hundreds of years ago for those who attended the first thanksgiving. Wow, has dental...
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, which makes it the perfect time for Dr. Bell to talk about how to properly brush your teeth. Many people don’t know the right techniques to use when cleaning their teeth, so hopefully this post will give you some quick tips....
We all know that candy is bad for our teeth. Our parents told us, the media tells us, Dr. Bell and our hygienists tell us, but most of the time we just don’t listen. How could we when it tastes so good? Along with being the Halloween season, this month is also...
This September, Dr. Bell is celebrating National Healthy Aging Month, which was established to broaden awareness of the positive side of aging, and to motivate improved health, financial and overall wellness. He wants to make sure all post-menopausal women in Midland...