by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 15, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means — plenty of food to be cooked and eaten! But, if you’ve been dealing with a broken or decaying tooth, then eating may have become cumbersome to you. You’re probably thinking you won’t be able to...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 30, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” — Mother Teresa We smile a lot throughout the day, often not even noticing when or why we do. It costs nothing to smile, but yet the returns are amazing! According to hundreds of...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 31, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
If you’re not getting enough sleep despite your best efforts to live a healthy life, then it’s time to call your dentist. Sleep apnea (or obstructive sleep apnea / OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is estimated to affect over 18 million Americans,...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 15, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
A smile is a powerful thing! It costs very little to do and yet can yield a lot of positive outcomes, like more friendships, better job prospects, and a happier life in general. There are many documented studies all around the world that prove the power of a smile....
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 31, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
A fractured tooth is never fun. The pain that comes with a crack in your tooth can range depending on the kind of tooth fracture it is, but it’s still a very uncomfortable experience. There are many ways a patient can get a cracked tooth, and it doesn’t always involve...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 15, 2018 | Dental Trivia |
One of greatest challenges of parenting is teaching your children good habits. Most of the time, kids resist learning them because they’re “necessary,” meaning they “aren’t fun.” And well, who can blame them? Sometimes being remedial just seems like a chore, and who...