by Dr. Coates | Nov 12, 2013 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Oral Health |
If you have experienced a chipped tooth, there are a number of ways to treat it so that full use of the tooth is restored while also to protecting your gums and tongue. Depending on where the chipped tooth is located, your dentist may choose to fill the tooth, similar...
by Dr. Coates | May 22, 2013 | Dental Oral Health |
One of the last things that any of us wants is to realize our breath has been giving off a less than pleasant odor, especially considering all of the people we have spoken to in a close up environment on that particular day. So how can we make sure that we don’t find...
by Dr. Coates | Apr 25, 2013 | Dental Oral Health |
While it is common practice for most people to brush their teeth at least twice a day, in a lot of cases flossing is left out of the picture completely. Although highly recommended by dentists and reinforced in advertising campaigns over the last couple of decades,...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 14, 2013 | Dental Oral Health, Dental Trivia, General Health findings |
The American Dental Association did a survey about consumer knowledge of dental health and hygiene and unfortunately no one aced the test! The public scores ranged from a high of 85% to a low of 29% and the overall average was 60% correct. Apparently we, the dental...
by Dr. Coates | Mar 6, 2013 | Dental Oral Health |
As you age many factors may cause you to, at some point, seek the services of a cosmetic dentist. It may be that your teeth have become discolored from smoking or a longtime pattern of drinking coffee or tea. It may also be that the enamel on your teeth has worn down...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 27, 2012 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
A recent study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Session showed that professional teeth cleanings were associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. The study had 100,000 people which is a huge number for any study. They...
