by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 18, 2016 | Dental Oral Health |
There are a number of reasons why you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can be affected by age, and not necessarily old age either. Tooth sensitivity is highest between ages 25 to 30, so if you’ve been taking good care of your teeth, they show no...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 15, 2016 | Dental Oral Health |
Even though it can be scary to see your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth, it isn’t always alarming. There can be less serious and temporary reasons why your gums bleed, as there can be some concerning reasons as well. If you are unsure, the best...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 26, 2016 | Dental Oral Health |
What is a Crown? Crowns are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants by a dentist or prosthodontist. Crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover a damaged tooth or cover an implant. They are cemented to natural teeth or implants...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 12, 2016 | Dental Oral Health |
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal....
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jun 30, 2016 | Dental Oral Health |
Bulimia, or bulimia nervosa, and acid reflux can have a terrible effect on the health of your teeth and the dental changes seen in many people with bulimia are often recognizable. Effects of bulimia: salivary glands to swell the tissues of your mouth and tongue become...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 30, 2016 | Dental Oral Health |
People who experience dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, know how unpleasant it can be. It’s more than a cotton mouth. No matter how much water you may try to drink, the dry mouth persists. What it means is that our bodies are not producing enough saliva to...
