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How to Make Oral Health a Priority for 2019

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jan 1, 2019 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

The turn of the year is the perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and make resolutions on how to make the coming new year even better! But as we all know, New Year’s Resolutions don’t always stick, and many of us will likely lose the...

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Why You Might Need to See a Dentist Before Elective Surgery

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 21, 2018 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever had to prepare for a planned surgery, your doctor may have asked you to see your dentist first to get a Dental Clearance Letter to ensure that your teeth are in good condition before the day of the surgery. But why? Elective surgery...

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Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Holiday Season by Monitoring These Foods

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 12, 2018 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

We’re in the middle of holiday season already, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t stop to think about your oral health. However, we understand that this may not be the time you want to devote to thinking about health. After all, this season is all...

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How Do I Convince My Teen to Go to the Dentist?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 1, 2018 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

Raising kids is hard. But as any parent of teens will tell you, raising teenagers is especially difficult! It’s already hard enough to convince them to do their chores and homework, much less care about their oral health. According to the CDC,...

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What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Nov 15, 2018 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

Oral cancer, sometimes referred to as mouth cancer, refers to cancerous cells that develop in any part of the mouth. This includes the lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and the roof and floor of the mouth. According to the nonprofit Oral Cancer...

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Why You Grind Your Teeth and How to Stop

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 31, 2018 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

If you wake up with a headache accompanied by pain in or around your mouth, you could be grinding your teeth at night. Bruxism is the involuntary and habitual clenching or grinding of your teeth in your sleep, and it’s a common issue in many people...

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