by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 4, 2016 | Dental Procedures
Your tooth is in peril if its innermost layer, the pulp, becomes infected and inflamed. Deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures or fractures can all expose the pulp and ultimately the roots to infection and lead to tooth loss.But that scenario isn’t...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 20, 2016 | Dental Procedures
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits such as “Break Free” and “Problem” posted an after-surgery picture of herself (wearing...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | May 13, 2016 | Dental Procedures
A traditional root canal procedure can be a “life-saver” for a decayed or injured tooth. But while it’s usually the best course for a damaged adult tooth, variations of the procedure are advisable for a new permanent tooth in a child or young adolescent.This is...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Apr 28, 2016 | Dental Procedures
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year old musician was once better known by his stage name, Johnny Rotten — a brash reference to the visibly...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Apr 13, 2016 | Dental Procedures
Dental implants are among the most popular tooth replacements with their high success rate, durability and life-like beauty. But obtaining them is a process that requires commitment, planning, and coordination — it takes a team.Your general dentist is often the first...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Mar 14, 2016 | Dental Procedures
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, they’re not invincible: it’s even possible for you to break or “fracture” a tooth while biting or...
