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Do You Have Trouble Eating Due to a Broken Tooth?

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

The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means — plenty of food to be cooked and eaten! But, if you’ve been dealing with a broken or decaying tooth, then eating may have become cumbersome to you. You’re probably thinking you...

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Snoring Children and Sleep Apnea

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

A snoring child seems hardly a cause for concern. Maybe you think that it could just be the way their head is positioned, so you just try changing their pillow or moving their head to see if that makes a difference. Snoring for ANY child is a...

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How a Smile Can Enhance Your Love Life?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 30, 2018 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” — Mother Teresa We smile a lot throughout the day, often not even noticing when or why we do. It costs nothing to smile, but yet the returns are amazing!...

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Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? Your Dentist Can Help!

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

If you’re not getting enough sleep despite your best efforts to live a healthy life, then it’s time to call your dentist. Sleep apnea (or obstructive sleep apnea / OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is estimated to affect over 18...

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Gum Disease Can Adversely Affect Your Quality of Life

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

A smile is a powerful thing! It costs very little to do and yet can yield a lot of positive outcomes, like more friendships, better job prospects, and a happier life in general. There are many documented studies all around the world that prove the...

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What to Do When You Have a Cracked Tooth?

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

A fractured tooth is never fun. The pain that comes with a crack in your tooth can range depending on the kind of tooth fracture it is, but it’s still a very uncomfortable experience. There are many ways a patient can get a cracked tooth, and it...

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