The new year signals a time for new goals, resolutions, and habits. Many people focus on health this time of year, aiming to exercise more, consume fewer calories, or even add more fruits and vegetables to their plates. But, if you aren’t resolving to focus on oral...
The dreaded words of warning for anyone who has a tooth extraction: dry socket. A dry socket is a painful complication after a routine treatment like an extraction, but it can be avoided if you’re careful, and it definitely won’t kill you. Read more below from Midland...
Currently a hot topic of debate among dental and health professionals, holistic dentistry has gained popularity in recent years, alongside the movement toward naturopathic medicine. Dr. Bell at Health Centered Dentistry wants Midland residents to understand the...
Your Midland dentist, Dr. Randell Bell at Health Centered Dentistry knows that no two patients are alike. Everyone deserves a personalized approach to oral health - but what is something no patient (or even human) can live without? Air—or more specifically, oxygen....
You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all of that effort has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? For some of us, it’s nostalgic...
When you’re suddenly struck with a toothache, floating ideas of home remedies may quickly come to mind. Whether you heard it from your great aunt or saw it on Pinterest, at-home treatments are everywhere. Midland dentist, Dr. Bell can explain more about how to care...
It’s no secret that Midland residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Health Centered Dentistry understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat,...
Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the...
Imagine this- you have come to see Dr. Randell Bell for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Bell tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since...
What if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist for Several Years? Life is busy and we all have a long list of priorities to take care of, so it’s not hard to imagine that any number of things can get in the way of your regular dental hygiene routine, checkups and cleanings...