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Drinking Water for Stronger Teeth

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Nov 1, 2019 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

From losing weight to staying alert, everyone knows about the health benefits of staying hydrated; we frequently talk about how drinking water can make a big difference in oral health, but how does it work? We’re going to discuss the effect drinking water has on your...

Quick Tips for Halloween Oral Health

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 25, 2019 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

Halloween is full of spooky fun for you and your kids, but it can also be stressful for parents, who worry about the effect all that candy has on children’s teeth. We can help ease those worries! Halloween is a great time to teach your kids about oral health and...

How Your Dentist Can Tell if You’re Stressed

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 10, 2019 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

These days, a lot of us understand that stress has a negative impact on not just our minds, but also our bodies. We talk about stress with our family, our friends, our coworkers, and our doctors. But where does the dentist come in? In reality, there are many ways that...

Celebrating “Eat Better, Eat Together Month” and Having Better Oral Health

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 1, 2019 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

As our lives today get busier, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most: quality, face-to-face time with our family. That’s what “Eat Better, Eat Together Month” hopes to address, urging all of us to get back to basics when it comes to our families and meal time,...

Achieving a Straighter Smile by Holiday Time

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 23, 2019 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

Shopping list, vacation planning, company parties – there’s a lot to think about this coming holiday season, but one thing that you may not be thinking much about? Your smile. If you’ve been struggling with having confidence behind your smile, it’s not too late...
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