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How to Prevent Yellow Teeth

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Nov 29, 2017 | Dental Oral Health | 0 comments

Yellowing teeth has many causes, from what you eat and drink to your age. By understanding what colors you teeth, you’ll be able to keep them whiter than ever! And if your teeth are already yellow or discolored, we also have some tips on how to whiten them. Preventing...

Top 5 Questions About Invisalign

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Nov 17, 2017 | Dental Oral Health | 0 comments

If you’re considering the Invisalign solution to correct your teeth, you’ve probably wondered about these common questions before. Some of them you might even be too embarrassed to ask your dentist! But don’t worry, we’re here to get you the...

Sugar And Its Effects on Your Oral Health

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Nov 7, 2017 | Dental Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry | 0 comments

When it comes to keeping your family’s teeth healthy, it’s important to ensure they brush and floss, but it’s just as important to be mindful of what they put in their mouth. There is a long list of foods and drinks that are bad for your teeth. In...
Is my Baby’s Pacifier Bad for his Teeth?

Is my Baby’s Pacifier Bad for his Teeth?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 26, 2017 | Dental Oral Health | 0 comments

Babies love their pacifiers and the act of sucking can provide comfort and soothe an anxious or cranky child and maybe soothe the parent’s anxiety of a crying child. Unfortunately a pacifier habit is setting your child up for a lifelong path of poor facial development...

Your Guide to Healing Canker Sores Naturally

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 28, 2016 | Dental Oral Health | 0 comments

Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are gray or white lesions that develop only inside the mouth on the cheeks, inner lips, tongue, or throat. Not to be confused with cold sores, which develop on the outside of the mouth or lip area and very specific parts of the mouth....

Using Music to Manage Anxiety at the Dentist

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Dec 18, 2016 | Dental Oral Health | 0 comments

Anxiety about going to the dentist is extremely common. Some estimates say as many as 75% of Americans suffer from some form of anxiety. If you, or someone you know, falls into this category, music could be the answer to calming these nerves. Before you tell yourself...
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