by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 23, 2019 | Dental Trivia |
Shopping list, vacation planning, company parties – there’s a lot to think about this coming holiday season, but one thing that you may not be thinking much about? Your smile. If you’ve been struggling with having confidence behind your smile, it’s not too late...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 2, 2019 | Dental Trivia, Good Thoughts |
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a common concern for teenage kids, according to the American Association for Pediatric Dentistry. The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a complex area of the face that connects the jaw bone, the pit of temporal bone, and connective...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 21, 2019 | Dental Oral Health, Dental Trivia |
September 9th is National Grandparents Day, which is the perfect time to talk about oral health for aging adults! Whether you’re a grandparent who wants a great smile for all the photos and selfies with the grandkids, or you’re wondering how aging affects your teeth,...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 12, 2019 | Dental Trivia |
You’re often told what to stay away from to maintain good oral health (for instance, anything high in sugar), but what about foods that help you achieve a better smile? For the record, we’re not advising that you completely stay away from sugar, but rather moderate...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 1, 2019 | Dental Trivia |
Baby bottle tooth decay, sometimes referred to as Early Childhood Caries, occurs when there is frequent exposure of a child’s tooth or teeth to sugary liquids. Even naturally-occurring sugars from milk can cause tooth decay in a child. Even if a child’s teeth are...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 22, 2019 | Dental Trivia |
Snoring in children can be a sign of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea – something your family dentist can actually help you screen for & and treat. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by complications in breathing during sleep or...
