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...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jan 26, 2012 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Did you know that the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer community is young, healthy non-smokers? It’s shocking but true. Exposure to the HPV-16 virus (human papilloma virus), the most commonly sexually transmitted virus, is now the leading cause of oral...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts |
Rinsing with water after eating if you aren’t able to brush. Chewing a piece of sugarless gum to stimulate saliva flow—nature’s own cleanser. Snacking on celery, carrots, or apples; they tend to clear away loose food and debris during the chewing process. Eating a...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts |
Nearly 40,000,000 Americans commonly suffer from bad breath, also known as oral malodor or halitosis. Yet, it is usually a curable condition that is generally caused by strong foods such as onions or garlic; poor oral health habits; periodontal disease; or medical...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Besides poor hygiene practices and diet I do not think I have seen anything cause more problems in my patients then smoking. I have never met a smoker who did not eventually develop periodontal disease, a destructive disease that caused loss of jaw bone and teeth....
