by Dr. Coates | Jun 4, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts, Pediatric Dentistry |
The secret to keeping your teeth for life is no secret at all. The same methods you use to keep your teeth healthy at age 6 and 36 will be what allow you to keep your natural teeth when you reach age 66 or 86. Good oral hygiene practices keep teeth strong, healthy,...
by Dr. Coates | Apr 11, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts |
The secret to keeping your teeth for life is no secret at all. The same methods you use to keep your teeth healthy at age 6 and 36 will be what allow you to keep your natural teeth when you reach age 66 or 86. Good oral hygiene practices keep teeth strong, healthy,...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Aug 10, 2012 | Dental Trivia, Good Thoughts |
Have you ever wondered who “invented” cotton candy? A Dentist! As if it wasn’t ironic enough that a dentist invented a treat made of spun sugar and air, it was invented independently by two different dentists–(Was it a plot to increase business!) There is...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Feb 10, 2012 | Dental Trivia, Good Thoughts |
Here are some “famous” or “not-so-famous” dentists in the movies. 1986 Little Shop of Horrors………………………Dr. Orin Scrivello (Steve Martin) 1976 Marathon...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts |
Rinsing with water after eating if you aren’t able to brush. Chewing a piece of sugarless gum to stimulate saliva flow—nature’s own cleanser. Snacking on celery, carrots, or apples; they tend to clear away loose food and debris during the chewing process. Eating a...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts |
Nearly 40,000,000 Americans commonly suffer from bad breath, also known as oral malodor or halitosis. Yet, it is usually a curable condition that is generally caused by strong foods such as onions or garlic; poor oral health habits; periodontal disease; or medical...