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...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 17, 2012 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Pediatric Dentistry |
A properly fitted sports guard made by your dentist is the best protection for you teeth, jaw, TM joints, and your wallet! Some boys & girls (of all ages) may think that a sports guard is not cool and not needed but nothing can be further from the truth. I just...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2012 | Dental Oral Health, Dental Trivia |
3, 4, 6, 12…..How many months between your professional cleanings? This is a very interesting subject and there seems to be a lot of questions about this from patients, hygienists, and even dentists. The answer is………the interval that helps the...
