by Dr. Coates | Dec 3, 2013 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
Although it can be one of the most exciting times of life for women, pregnancy does, unfortunately bring some health risks and problems. One of these is the concern of dental health during pregnancy. Schedule a dentist appointment soon after finding out the news of...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 14, 2013 | Dental Oral Health, Dental Trivia, General Health findings |
The American Dental Association did a survey about consumer knowledge of dental health and hygiene and unfortunately no one aced the test! The public scores ranged from a high of 85% to a low of 29% and the overall average was 60% correct. Apparently we, the dental...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 3, 2012 | General Health findings |
A lot of people drink grapefruit juice as part of a healthy diet but sometimes is has the opposite effect. There are great things in grapefruit like vitamin C and potassium which our bodies need to work right. It is NOT good for you when it interferes with how your...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 27, 2012 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings |
A recent study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Session showed that professional teeth cleanings were associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. The study had 100,000 people which is a huge number for any study. They...
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 | 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...
