Our Dental Blog
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TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your quality of life to the extreme. And it may be the two conditions have more in...
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only a few years, there’s a big reason why—if it’s lost prematurely, the incoming permanent...
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just recently, one DWTS contestant had the bad luck of taking an elbow to the mouth on two...
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating.But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which means you may be attempting to minimize discomfort during...
Are You a Good Candidate for Braces?
Are you tired of dealing with a crooked smile?Since most of us weren’t lucky enough to be born with the perfect smiles, many of us will have to turn to braces to get the smiles we want. Fortunately, our Norwich, CT, dentist Dr. Edward Yates works with patients of all...
Don’t Stress Over Your Child’s Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the sleep-disturbing sound it can generate is often the worst consequence for...
How to Keep the Cavity Monster Away this Halloween
Watching your kids dress up in cute, spooky costumes and go out trick-or-treating can be a real thrill. But thinking about the dental damage caused by eating all those sweets might just give you the chills. So is it best to act like a witch and take away all the candy...
2.6 Million Fans ‘Like’ Justin Bieber’s Chipped Tooth
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got over 2.6 million “likes.” The snapshot shows him reclining in the chair, making peace signs with his hands...
What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although there are differences between at-home and professional whitening, the former can still be effective.That...
It’s National Gum Care Month – Take Care of Your Gums
September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In fact, advanced gum disease is the number one...
Types of Dental Implants
Discover the amazing technology behind this long-term tooth replacement. Losing a tooth is upsetting, but luckily we live in a world in which our Norwich, CT, dentist Dr. Edward Yates can provide the next best thing to a real tooth. In the past, the only option was to...
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well into your senior years.Teeth are resilient thanks in part to enamel, the hardest substance in the human...
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