by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 30, 2015 | Dental Procedures
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid brother,” his brother’s wife, plus Atom’s “lady friend”) using just...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 15, 2015 | Dental Procedures
Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting?Just as the term is used in building construction, a dental veneer is a thin covering of material...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jul 31, 2015 | Dental Procedures
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes that’s easy — but other times, it can be pretty difficult. Just ask Chrissy Teigen: Recently, she was...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jul 16, 2015 | Dental Procedures
Restoring missing or unattractive teeth can often be a lengthy process. Months may elapse between initial teeth preparation and final placement to allow time for tissue healing and permanent crown manufacturing. During that period you will likely wear temporary...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jul 1, 2015 | Dental Procedures
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth — with an ice skate, no less — to stop the pain. Recently, Dear Doctor TV interviewed Gary Archer,...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 16, 2015 | Dental Procedures
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s difficult to remove from places your brush or floss can’t access well....
