by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Besides poor hygiene practices and diet I do not think I have seen anything cause more problems in my patients then smoking. I have never met a smoker who did not eventually develop periodontal disease, a destructive disease that caused loss of jaw bone and teeth....
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Periodontal disease is a slowly progressive disease that destroys the gum & bone holding your teeth in place. Unfortunately most people do not know they even have it because by the time you feel it, so much bone may have been lost that you have to pull teeth....
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth. When the root of a tooth is removed from the jawbone, the bone that surrounded the tooth eventually dissolves leaving less jaw bone in that area. This can lead to a change in the appearance of the face such as a...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | General Health findings |
1. See your local area dentist every 6 months and stat at 1-2 years of age. 2. Parents and child floss BEFORE you brush. 3. Brush slowly and aim for the gumline and staying in place for about 10 sec. 4. An electric toothbrush works better then manual brushing. It also...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts, Pediatric Dentistry |
1. Visit your local long beach dentist during pregnancy. Dental treatment is safe! 2. Wipe baby’s gums twice a day, in the morning & right before bed. Or after each feeding. 3. Clean the pacifier & bottle with soap & water. 4. Give only milk or water in...
