February is Children’s Dental Health Month, an event that aims to raise awareness about oral health and dental care for kids across the country. Often, when parents select a dentist for their child, they don’t always look for one that is kid-friendly. However, by...
Baby Dentistry: Teething & Other Joys
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....
Is Fluoride Safe for Kids?
by Health Centered Dentistry | Feb 13, 2018 | Pediatric Dentistry
At Health Centered Dentistry, we know that Midland parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the same! The smiles of your children are a contagious expression of delight, and our role as their oral healthcare provider...
Dentistry for Kids: What the Tooth Fairy Won’t Tell You
by Health Centered Dentistry | Dec 13, 2017 | Pediatric Dentistry
Kids are constantly growing and changing, and their mouths are no exception! Throughout childhood, kids lose their baby teeth, gain adult teeth, and they begin to take ownership of their own oral health. From brushing to braces to practicing their smile, oral health...
Sleep Apnea in Children
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 27, 2017 | Pediatric Dentistry
You may think being exhausted simply comes with the territory of being a parent (and it does), but there may also be a serious medical condition causing your child to wake up often throughout the night - sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is most commonly found in adults, but...
Baby Teeth in Midland | Dr. Bell
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jul 13, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry
How Baby Teeth Help Mouths Grow Up Right Every Midland parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so...
Protect Your Teeth for a Healthy Baby
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...
Teething Relief for Tots!
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jun 27, 2014 | Pediatric Dentistry
Well, if you’re reading this you have already made it through teething, but the same cannot be said for a newborn. We at Health Centered Dentistry care about the health of our Midland patients and that’s why we want to provide you with useful knowledge about how to...
Protect Mom’s Teeth to Prevent Cavities in Baby Teeth
by Health Centered Dentistry | Jun 13, 2014 | Pediatric Dentistry
Expectant and new mothers in this day and age have a lot to think about. There are plenty of commonly known substances, practices, infections, and conditions that can adversely affect the health of your baby, but we’d like to tell you about the lesser known dangers to...
Teething Doesn’t Have to Bite!
by Health Centered Dentistry | May 21, 2012 | Pediatric Dentistry
May is National Women’s Health Month, and Dr. Randell Bell wants to celebrate by providing helpful information to all new mothers in Midland who may have some questions about their baby’s teeth. We know how stressful being a new mom can be, and that stress can have a...