Don’t worry: we’re not going to tell you to stop drinking coffee! We understand how necessary that morning (or afternoon) boost of caffeine can be, especially during these gloomy, winter months. We love our coffee too! This Health Centered Dentistry post is...
Flossing is one of those tiresome tasks that it is all too easy to ignore, especially at the end of the day when all you want to do is to climb into bed. So if you brush regularly and thoroughly, do you really still need to floss? You can probably guess the answer, as...
You’ve probably seen a lot of toothpaste commercials that talk about acid erosion, but they don’t always explain everything. What is causing acid erosion? Do your teeth have acid erosion? What can you do to stop it? Dr. Bell and our office are here to answer...
While a healthy mouth is often attributed to meticulous brushing, flossing, and rinsing, the types of foods and beverages that we consume can also play an integral role in determining the health of the oral cavity. Different foods contain different types of nutrients,...
You might be surprised to learn about these five things that could stain teeth on anyone in Midland, TX. Even if you brush and floss your teeth every day, it’s still important to be aware of what you are putting in your mouth every day and the effects it could have on...
Believe it or not, a dry mouth is the biggest factor in causing bad breath or halitosis. The saliva that our body produces actually has chemicals that clean it and keep away odor-causing bacteria. When, for any number of reasons, the saliva in our mouths cannot do its...
Does your breath stink? Are you afraid it does? An oral hygiene routine is always the best option, but if it’s not possible or practical to brush and floss your teeth, you still have a number of options available, including mouthwash, mints and gum. Mouthwash Dr. Bell...
No one wants to scare their family over the holidays, especially not with their breath! Dr. Bell has some information for his patients about morning breath, so everyone in Midland Texas can hopefully avoid frightening people after you spend the night dreaming of sugar...
It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including in your mouth. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to consider the nearly 26 million children and adults in the...
What were teeth like at the first thanksgiving? In honor of the holiday week, here at Health Centered Dentistry we decided to have some fun and think about what oral hygiene was like hundreds of years ago for those who attended the first thanksgiving. Wow, has dental...