by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jan 1, 2019 | Dental Trivia |
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 motivation a few weeks...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 21, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
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 is a surgery that is...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 12, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
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 about giving, both...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 1, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
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, about 1 of every 5...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Nov 15, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
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 Foundation, it is estimated...
