by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Feb 1, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry |
Fluoride is a fantastic natural mineral that occurs in water and many foods. It helps prevent cavities and tooth decay by making our teeth more resistant to harmful corrosive acids from things like sugars and plaque bacteria. Fluoride also reverses early tooth decay...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jan 25, 2016 | Dental Trivia |
Gingivitis, also known as gum disease, is a very common condition that varies in severity. It involves inflammation of the gums and is usually the result of poor dental hygiene, and is characterized by swollen red gums that usually bleed easily when brushing or...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jan 12, 2016 | General Health findings |
There are two types of dental implants, each which their own slightly different process. The first is when you are replacing one or several teeth with permanent implants. The second is when you get a full denture. Both of these processes require a number of visits...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 24, 2015 | General Health findings |
If you have TMJ, chances are you’ve already visited your dentist to get on a treatment plan and are somewhere on the road to recovery. However, the pain may still be sticking with you during treatment, so we’ve compiled a short list of simple methods that will help...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 14, 2015 | Dental Trivia |
As you may know, pregnancy affects the whole body. The cascade of various hormones doesn’t just influence moods, food cravings, and the transformation of the body. It also affects oral health! But how could being pregnant play into that too? Well, there are a few...
