by Health Centered Dentistry | Nov 13, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry
The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Bell reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Oct 27, 2015 | Dental Hygiene
As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Oct 13, 2015 | Oral Health
Nothing can ruin your day quite like a cold sore. It seems like they only show up at the worst possible times and they are always embarrassing. Unfortunately, the fear of cold sores fuels the wealth of misinformation about them and many people end up believing the...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Sep 27, 2015 | Dental Hygiene
If you’ve visited our blog before, you know that we love to talk about tooth decay. The chances are, everyone in Midland has had or will have tooth decay at one point. It is classified by the National Institutes of Health as the most prevalent disease in the world....
by Health Centered Dentistry | Sep 13, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Having a great smile is a privilege that everyone in Midland should enjoy. The confidence that comes from having genuine pride in your pearly whites is irreplaceable. However, many of us struggle with imperfections in our teeth. Broken, chipped, cracked, stained, and...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Aug 27, 2015 | Dental Hygiene
We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather in Midland, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year and it’s not uncommon to see lips that suffer from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Health Centered...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Aug 13, 2015 | Dental Hygiene
Yikes! Okay, so ten years of neglect won’t turn a Midland patient into a horse. In fact, it’s possible that your teeth may not even look that bad, but there is almost definitely something lurking under the surface that can cause huge health problems for you. Dental...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jul 27, 2015 | Pediatric Dentistry
You might be surprised at the number of connections between infants and the oral health of their mothers, whether through cavities or gum disease, during both pregnancy and infancy. Gum Disease and Low Birth Weight Frightening new studies have shown that women who had...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jul 13, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry
There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at the office talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Bell knows that folks in Midland like to...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jun 27, 2015 | Oral Health
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are...