The holiday season is upon us in Odessa, Midland or Lubbock! As we enter the season of giving, many of us are spending more time with friends and family. And nothing feels more classic as we get together as a great holiday cookie. So, why not spend an upcoming winter...
Ask Your Odessa, Midland or Lubbock Dentist: Causes & Cures for Bad Breath
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Dec 15, 2017 | Dental Care, Dental Health, Oral Health
Everyone wants to be remembered, but being known for your bad breath isn’t likely what you had in mind. A lot of people are self-conscious when it comes to their breath, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. There are a lot of causes for bad breath, or...
Use It or Lose It! Maximizing Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Sep 21, 2017 | Dental Care
Did you know your dental benefits reset every year? It’s true. If your dental insurance plan, like most is on a calendar year, you will lose out on all unused benefits after December 31st. That means this is a great time of year to take advantage of everything...
Ask Your Odessa, Midland or Lubbock Dentist: Sports Mouth Guards
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Jul 30, 2017 | Dental Care, General Dentistry
As the beginning of the school year draws near, many children are excited to participate in their favorite fall sports. That also means it’s time for parents to get their children fitted with sports mouth guards. But why does your child need a mouth guard? Because it...
Happy Father’s Day to All of the Dads Out There!
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Jun 1, 2017 | Dental Care
Now is the time of year where we recognized all of the wonderful dads out there by wishing them a Happy Father’s Day. In recognition of this special time, we wanted to do our part to help those in our lives recognize the great dads in their lives. Here are 10 gifts...
Ask Your Odessa, Midland and Lubbock Dentist: Tax Returns & Your Dental Health
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Apr 4, 2017 | Dental Care
It is tax season! Completing your taxes is not necessarily a fun task. Those eligible for a tax return have an extra monetary incentive to get their taxes completed on time. Tuesday, April 18th is quickly approaching. And don’t stress, there are many online resources...
Insurance Benefits Have Renewed – Are You Making Your Dental Health a Priority This Year?
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 7, 2017 | Dental Care
A new year marks a new, fresh beginning for many people. This is the time to make resolutions that may include getting your mouth and smile to a healthy and beautiful state! Dental Insurance benefits from your employer can be a huge help in making sure you receive the...
Conquering Gum Disease – 4 Easy Steps to a Healthy Mouth
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 8, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
If you have gum disease, also referred to as gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not alone. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of Americans 30 years-old or older have gum disease. If you are over 65, your risk for gum...
Mouth Guards and Sports
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Sep 20, 2016 | Dental Care
Ask any dentist, and they’ll say mouth guards are essential when playing sports. Why? Of all the oral injuries they see every year, 13 to 39% are sports-related. Furthermore, the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety finds that athletes who fail to wear mouth...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gum Disease
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Mar 24, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
When people think of dental care, they often think of teeth. But healthy teeth are only part of the equation. The tissues and bone that surround your teeth, including your gums, are critically important to your overall dental health. You may be thinking, “There’s no...