by Dr. Coates | Sep 18, 2014 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Oral Health |
Our teeth become more vulnerable and susceptible to breakage and deterioration throughout our lives. When you are facing these types of challenges with your teeth, dentists use supportive structures and replacement teeth to help you maintain the health of your teeth...
by Dr. Coates | Aug 25, 2014 | Cosmetic Dentistry |
As you age, and as your permanent teeth grow in, your adult teeth may not always grow in properly aligned. Having teeth that aren’t straight is a dental concern and a patient concern, as it can affect the aesthetics of your smile. Misaligned or improperly growing...
by Dr. Coates | Jul 26, 2014 | Dental Trivia |
As is the case with most emergencies, there isn’t a convenient time for a dental emergency to arise. They can happen at the worst possible times, but if you have a plan in place (including access to a dentist who can see you on a same day appointment) it is possible...
by Dr. Coates | Jun 26, 2014 | Dental Trivia, General Health findings, Good Thoughts |
While we all know that using toothpaste several times daily is a must for good oral hygiene, there are also quite a few not so common things that toothpaste can be used for. Here are three: 1) Relief of Pain and Itching. In the case of a minor burn or a bug bite,...
by Dr. Coates | Jun 4, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts, Pediatric Dentistry |
The secret to keeping your teeth for life is no secret at all. The same methods you use to keep your teeth healthy at age 6 and 36 will be what allow you to keep your natural teeth when you reach age 66 or 86. Good oral hygiene practices keep teeth strong, healthy,...