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The Affect of Dry Mouth on Teeth

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 29, 2015 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Dry mouth is a fairly common condition clinically known as xerostomia. Most people who have it experience it most strongly when they first awake. Their mouths often feel dry, scratchy or sticky. It is always uncomfortable and can lead to cracked...

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Tooth Grinding – How Your Dentist Can Help Treat It

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 22, 2015 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Too many folks don’t recognize just how terrible enamel-grinding can be on the overall health of their mouths. As soon as you’ve started this terrible habit, it can go on for many months and years in which the enamel is damaged so badly that it...

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Acid Reflux Effects on Teeth

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 15, 2015 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Acid reflux and GERD can take a significant toll on teeth enamel, dissolving it and making teeth sensitive and more likely to decay. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than seven million people suffer from severe...

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A Minute for Teeth Whitening

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 30, 2015 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Who doesn’t want a brighter, whiter smile? There are several ways to whiten your teeth, all with varying degrees of effectiveness. From simply using toothpaste or mouth rinses to using over-the-counter products such as whitening strips, these “do...

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Let Us Help With Your Sleep Apnea

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 23, 2015 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

Sleep apnea is a sleeping condition that’s most well known as snoring, or when someone snores and stops breathing. It’s gaining a lot of awareness in both the medical and dental communities, and we actually work with medical professionals to help...

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Are You Suffering from TMJ?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 17, 2015 | General Health findings | 0 Comments

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) is a condition in which you experience moderate to severe pain in your head or neck region due to a condition in the Temporomandibular Joint, which typically has several treatment options: Modifying your...

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