by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 31, 2018 | Dental Oral Health |
No matter how great your oral hygiene is, a visit to the dentist for a basic exam should occur regularly. For many patients, simply going twice a year is sufficient, but for those who either have custom dental work or may be at high risk for gum disease, you should...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 30, 2018 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
No one likes to live with pain. So, when it comes to dealing with an infected tooth, why does it seem like so many patients are scared of a root canal? Truth is, root canals are relatively harmless procedures that can actually save you a LOT of pain in the future....
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 15, 2018 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
When it comes to your child’s health, many people tend to overlook their oral health! It’s pretty easy not to think about the dentist until your child gets their first toothache or cavity. However, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 31, 2018 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Did you know that there isn’t just one kind of floss that you can buy and use? Most people only think to purchase the typical small plastic container of nylon floss – and that is perfectly okay. But there are other types of floss that might not only be more effective,...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 15, 2018 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
When half of American adults suffer from some varying degree of gum disease, it’s no secret that people struggle with caring for their oral health. With a busy schedule, it’s hard for many to find the time to go to the dentist and floss in between hectic work lives...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Feb 28, 2018 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that appears in the water and food we eat, and it’s so omnipresent that you might be led to believe that you’re getting enough of it to enjoy all its wonderful benefit. However, that’s not often not the case! A fluoride...
