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What Does it Mean to Wake Up with Dry Mouth?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 16, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

If you wake up in the morning feeling parched, join the growing club of millions who experience dry mouth. While it is common, it is not something you have to live with. Addressing this now can avoid larger health problems down the road. Here we share more about dry...

How the Keto Diet Affects Your Oral Health

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 8, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

The Keto diet is praised among communities of aspiring health-lovers and weight-lovers due to its effectiveness in dealing with body fat. Due to its noticeable results on people’s overall physical health, we tend to overlook another important benefit of Keto: a...

When Should I Replace My Toothbrush?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 1, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

You may think your toothbrush is self-cleaning. After all, it is used several times a day along with toothpaste and water. This is not the case. Dental professionals and the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control suggest you change out your toothbrush every 3 to 4...

Does My Family Need Dental Sealants?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 27, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

Dental sealants, also called fissure sealants, are rapidly becoming a common tool for dentist’s helping their patients preserve their teeth. Used primarily in the back of the mouth where molars are located, they protect the teeth that are harder to get to when...

How Thumbsucking Can Affect Teeth

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 20, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

Thumbsucking is a phase many children go through that often resolves itself. Using their own thumbs to self-soothe starts in infancy or often before. Sometimes, no matter how hard parents try, it is incredibly hard to convince their child to stop the harmful habit....

Does My Child Need Wisdom Teeth Removed?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 9, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 comments

Your child’s oral health is a top priority for you, no matter how old your child may get. Between the regular cleanings and teaching them how to properly care for them at home there will be times that further intervention is needed. Making the decision to have your...
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