by Health Centered Dentistry | Sep 17, 2018 | Sedation Dentistry
Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! Midland dentist Health-Centered Dentistry knows that some folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as many as 8% of Americans are too...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Sep 13, 2018 | Oral Health
Unusual shapes and growths can be alarming anywhere in the body. If you’ve noticed hard bumps growing in your mouth, you might have oral tori. What are Oral Tori? Tori (or a single torus) are bumps in the mouth made of bone tissue covered by gum tissue. They grow...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Aug 27, 2018 | Sedation Dentistry
Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! We at Health Centered Dentistry know that some Midland 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...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Aug 13, 2018 | Orthodontics
If your teeth or jaw don’t line up well with each other, you may have crossbite. Midland dentist Dr. Randall Bell explains more about this condition, its effects, and what you can do to treat it below. A Good Bite In a perfect world, your teeth would all be straight,...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jul 27, 2018 | General Dentistry
What if we told you that gum disease is linked with all sorts of other health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, birth defects, and chronic respiratory illness? If that were true—which it is—wouldn’t you want a dentist who doesn’t just look at your...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jul 13, 2018 | Oral Health
Some foods will help you grow healthy teeth and keep them forever. Some foods will prevent you from growing healthy teeth, or harm the ones you already have. You can grow and maintain strong, healthy teeth by eating a diet that your mouth (and your body) will truly...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jun 27, 2018 | Dental Hygiene
Fresh breath sets the tone for every moment of your day: first thing in the morning, before an important meeting, after working out, or just before bed. Whether you prefer cool mint, invigorating cinnamon, or herbal anise, it’s your favorite trusty toothpaste that...
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jun 13, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry
A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Health Centered Dentistry bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to...
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 27, 2018 | Pediatric Dentistry
It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health....
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 13, 2018 | Dental Insurance
Above any other medical need, people are more likely to skip a seeing the dentist because they can’t afford it. Many people choose not to buy dental insurance because it’s an added cost without a lot of perceived value. For some reason, people simply feel more...