by Dr. Coates | May 2, 2014 | Dental Trivia |
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 11, 2014 launched the youth prevention campaign “The Real Cost.” The campaign targets at-risk youth 12-17 years of age who are open to smoking or who already are experimenting with cigarettes. According to...
by Dr. Coates | Apr 23, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
A team of researchers published in the Journal of Epidemiology their analysis of 2,566 osteosarcomas and 1,650 Ewig’s sarcoma cases from 1980 & 2005 and found fluoride levels in water had no impact on the incidence of either. This was the largest study that...
by Dr. Coates | Apr 11, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts |
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,...
by Dr. Coates | Apr 2, 2014 | Dental Oral Health |
Since many people do not have the physical space in their mouths to accommodate a third molar (also known as a wisdom tooth) it is best in most cases to undergo what is known as a third molar extraction. Somewhere between the late teen years and the early twenties,...
by Dr. Coates | Mar 19, 2014 | Dental Trivia |
Good dental care includes keeping your teeth and gums free of plaque build-up, tartar, and bacteria, which can severely damage teeth. So, what toothpaste should you use? Adults- Use toothpaste that contains fluoride and a soft-bristle toothbrush that fits comfortably...
