Is your mouth trying to tell you something? Cavities may cause a variety of symptoms that demand you see a dentist. Here’s when to listen to what your mouth is saying to you, and 5 ways your cavity symptoms are giving you the heads up! 1. Bad Breath Tooth decay can...
Smiling is a vital part of day to day life and communication, reaching across language barriers and cultures. A healthy smile gives you a good boost of confidence, contributes to a healthy emotional state and healthy eating! Here are 5 tips for a healthier smile:...
While candy is undoubtedly considered bad for your dental health, one type of “candy” can actually improve your oral hygiene. It’s sugar-free chewing gum! Does chewing gum really help to clean your mouth? While most gum is considered bad for teeth because of its sugar...
You might be surprised how much oral dental health influences your overall wellness! Did you know your mouth contains a unique microbiome? A study showed that your oral microbiome not only influences your oral health but the health and condition of your whole body. ...
Biofilm is quite literally a “film” or layer of biological matter that forms on teeth, in sink pipes, on river rocks, and more. Biofilm is made of many different things. Think of it as concrete, which contains cement as well as a slew of other materials. It’s likely...
In today’s calorie-obsessed culture, it can be hard to find the truth among all of the health-conscious noise. Often times, Midland residents are misinformed and misled about the health benefits of trends like as cleanses, sugar alternatives, diets, organic vs....
Your smile is more powerful than you may know. Scientists have studied many aspects of smiling, such as how it affects your brain, your health, and your overall experience of life. Even the situation you’re in and the people around you are influenced by your smile....
In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What is pH and why does it matter? Drinking lemon juice (usually diluted in...
Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Midland resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep your health in good...
Originally created for people that can’t consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Midland in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Randell Bell wants you to know which of these options...