by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Feb 28, 2019 | Dental Procedures
Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due to local anesthesia.Local anesthetics are numbing substances applied to specific...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Feb 21, 2019 | Dental Procedures
Are you wondering what kind of braces will most effectively handle your dental problems?It’s very rare for any child to develop a perfectly straight smile. Luckily, our Norwich, CT, dentist Dr. Edward Yates has many orthodontic treatment options to cater to your...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Feb 8, 2019 | Dental Procedures
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can cause our teeth and gums to look unattractive.Here are 3 of the most common age-related dental problems and how we can...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Jan 19, 2019 | Dental Procedures
While many people still consider dental implants the “new kids on the block” in dental restoration, they’re now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant technology has continued to improve and revolutionize how we replace...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Nov 20, 2018 | Dental Procedures
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...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Nov 10, 2018 | Dental Procedures
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...