Hi Westchase!

My name is Dr. Nicholas P. Bell DDS, I am a general dentist and owner of Westchase Smiles here in Westchase. Welcome to my Westchase Patch Dental Blog, consisting mainly of dental related information for the everyday ham & egg-er.

I'll be talking about everything from Xylitol gum, to how straight teeth can help fight heart disease. I know I've been in a dental pinch before, maybe out of toothpaste or in a strange place where the comforts of home are not readily available, and I'll be giving some words of wisdom on how to get through those sticky situations.

A little background on me... I've lived in Florida nearly my whole life. I grew in Palm Harbor and attended Palm Harbor University High School where i was in the medical magnet program. Upon graduation, I was one of 20 students selected to attend the University of Missouri, Kansas City's six year combined BA/DDS program where I received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Doctor of Dental Surgery.

I currently live here in Westchase with my wife, baby girl (14 months!) and step-son. We are avid members of the community and founders of the 5013c Charity Dentists for Autism Awareness.

I hope to see you around the neighborhood and that you learn something new about dental health or just life in general from my Patch blog.

Nicholas P. Bell DDS, PA

www.westchasesmiles.com