by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Feb 13, 2024 | Dental Procedure
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root area is protected by a similar substance called cementum. Inside these very hard layers is dentin, a hard but...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 21, 2023 | Dental Procedure
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out of hand. Perhaps you have a gap in your teeth that you’ve always wanted to address. Or it could be that you...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 19, 2022 | Dental Procedure
The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be repaired due to a variety of reasons, but those who have the option and the money to repair...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 17, 2021 | Dental Procedure
Without Dental Implants, losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your problems. Missing teeth can contribute to extensive bone loss within your jaws and face....
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jan 8, 2021 | Dental Procedure
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It’s not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option for replacing a missing tooth—because of its expense. So, if you have to postpone dental...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | May 20, 2019 | Dental Procedure
A smile makeover from Dr. Edward Yates’s Norwich, CT, dental office could be just what you need to rejuvenate your smile and improve your look! Read on to learn about just a few of the cosmetic treatments that Dr. Yates uses to make patients’ smiles...
