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WHY ARE MY TEETH SO YELLOW?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 29, 2016 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered how your teeth got so yellow? You’re not alone, many of us have! Yellowing usually happens gradually so it’s easy not to notice it. While it may give your confidence a hit, generally yellow teeth are...

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What Does Dreaming About Losing All Your Teeth Mean?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 29, 2016 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

We have all experiences a dream about losing either a tooth (or many) only to wake up with a sigh of relief that none are missing. This is actually quite a common dream. But what does it mean? Is there significance? Fear of aging or death Often...

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What Causes Bleeding Gums

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 15, 2016 | Dental Oral Health | 0 Comments

Even though it can be scary to see your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth, it isn't always alarming. There can be less serious and temporary reasons why your gums bleed, as there can be some concerning reasons as well. If you are...

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How to Heal Canker Sores

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 4, 2016 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are painful small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and they are not...

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How to Handle a Broken Crown

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 26, 2016 | Dental Oral Health | 0 Comments

What is a Crown? Crowns are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants by a dentist or prosthodontist. Crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover a damaged tooth or cover an implant. They are cemented to natural...

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Why Most People Need Their Wisdom Teeth Removed

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 12, 2016 | Dental Oral Health | 0 Comments

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and...

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