Headaches in Midland are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Bell would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth...
Teeth Grinding, Clenching, and Bruxism
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 13, 2015 | Orthodontics
There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Bell or someone else at Health Centered Dentistry mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily...
Having Jaw Pain? The Importance of Teeth Alignment
by Health Centered Dentistry | Dec 13, 2014 | Orthodontics
Why Do My Teeth Need To Be Aligned? The only reason people get braces is to improve their smile, right? Wrong! Occlusion, or the alignment of your teeth, is a crucial factor in the health and functionality of your entire mouth. It may not seem like anything more than...
Clear Braces – A New Option for a New Smile!
by Health Centered Dentistry | Apr 27, 2014 | Orthodontics
It’s no secret that regular old braces carry a certain stigma. The brackets, wires, and small, colored bands are clunky and painful, and most people shudder at the thought of having to get them. However, the dentistry of today is very different and Dr. Bell has...
Teeth Whitening in Midland – How To Protect Your Smile
by Health Centered Dentistry | Mar 27, 2014 | Orthodontics
It’s easy to protect yourself from things you know will stain your teeth, but what about those mysterious offenders you didn’t even know are turning your pearly whites into dull yellows? It is not uncommon for Midland residents to have stained teeth, but we at Health...
Stress & Teeth Grinding
by Health Centered Dentistry | Oct 27, 2013 | Orthodontics
When people get stressed, they often say that they are “clenching” their jaw. But did you ever think about what it means to actually do this? What effects it might have on your overall health? During your visit with Dr. Bell, you might hear him mention bruxism and the...
Why Teeth Alignment is Important
by Health Centered Dentistry | Aug 27, 2013 | Orthodontics
During your appointment at Health Centered Dentistry, you might hear us mention the word “occlusion.” This is simply a way of saying the way your teeth are aligned and how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Occlusion is probably not something you think about...
Forget About Traditional Braces
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jul 27, 2013 | Orthodontics
It’s no secret that regular old braces carry a certain stigma. The brackets, wires, and small, colored bands are clunky and painful, and most people shudder at the thought of having to get them. However, the dentistry of today is very different and Dr. Bell has...
Sleep Apnea: What You Didn’t Know
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 27, 2013 | Orthodontics
In celebration of National Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, Dr. Bell is hoping to educate all Midland, TX men and their loved ones about the dangers of sleep apnea. This condition is sadly underdiagnosed and, of the 12 million people who do know they have it,...
Why 90% of TMJ-TMD Sufferers Are Women
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 13, 2013 | Orthodontics
May is National Women’s Health Month, and Dr. Bell would like to discuss a disorder is nine times more likely to affect a woman than a man. Twenty years ago, most people had never heard of the condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD), even...