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,...
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, which makes it the perfect time for Dr. Bell to talk about how to properly brush your teeth. Many people don’t know the right techniques to use when cleaning their teeth, so hopefully this post will give you some quick tips....
We all know that candy is bad for our teeth. Our parents told us, the media tells us, Dr. Bell and our hygienists tell us, but most of the time we just don’t listen. How could we when it tastes so good? Along with being the Halloween season, this month is also...
This September, Dr. Bell is celebrating National Healthy Aging Month, which was established to broaden awareness of the positive side of aging, and to motivate improved health, financial and overall wellness. He wants to make sure all post-menopausal women in Midland...
Dark, discolored teeth at a dinner party are always an embarrassing giveaway as to who was drinking red wine. But is it possible that these stains could be helping your teeth? Studies now show that the properties of red wine may be protecting your teeth from harmful...
If you have started taking a new medication recently, chances are your doctor told you that a side-effect would be dry mouth. This side-effect is common with many prescriptions, and it now affects nearly half of everyone over the age of 65. Dr. Bell wants to continue...
It’s pretty easy to find a reason not to floss. Flossing is easier than ever If you avoid flossing because it’s hard or takes too much time, new technologies are now available to make your life easier. There are floss holders, floss picks, long handled flossing tools,...
Whether you’re at the beach, hanging out in your backyard, or on a hike through a park, you know how important it is to protect yourself and your loved ones from sun damage. You wear sunscreen, sunglasses, maybe even a hat, and you make sure that your family does the...
You might not even know it, but you probably have gum disease. 3 out of 4 people do! But, the good news is that it is easily treatable, especially when caught in its early stages. Our Midland office can help you get a happy, healthy mouth with simple treatments such...
We get it. Oral hygiene is probably not something that you find yourself talking to your buddies about on the weekends. You probably don’t watch YouTube videos of teeth cleanings. That’s why our Midland is here to offer you only the information that you really need to...