by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Oct 6, 2016 | General Health findings |
When your gums recede or pull away from your teeth, it is called gum recession. Gum recession can happen to people of all ages. Sometimes it happens even if a person takes good care of his or her teeth. Gum recession can cause problems for your dental health. If you...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Sep 29, 2016 | General Health findings |
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered how your teeth got so yellow? You’re not alone, many of us have! Yellowing usually happens gradually so it’s easy not to notice it. While it may give your confidence a hit, generally yellow teeth are not a sign of a...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 29, 2016 | General Health findings |
We have all experiences a dream about losing either a tooth (or many) only to wake up with a sigh of relief that none are missing. This is actually quite a common dream. But what does it mean? Is there significance? Fear of aging or death Often times, according to...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 4, 2016 | General Health findings |
Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are painful small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don’t occur on the surface of your lips and they are not contagious. They...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 1, 2016 | General Health findings |
The sheer amount of toothpaste variations can be downright overwhelming. How do you pick the “right” one, when faced with all these options? Don’t worry – we’ve put together a cheat sheet that you can take with you to the toothpaste aisle! There are really just four...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 20, 2016 | General Health findings |
Most people have to deal with their wisdom teeth at some point, with many experiencing a painful struggle. Wisdom teeth erupt in the very back of the mouth, and are also known as the “third molars”. They are infamous for causing lots of physical pain and discomfort,...
