by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 31, 2018 | Oral Health
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...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 21, 2018 | Oral Health
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...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 11, 2018 | Oral Health
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...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Sep 11, 2018 | Oral Health
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...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 13, 2018 | Oral Health
You might not be aware how much force your jaws generate while you eat or chew. But you can become aware in a hurry when part of your inside cheek or lip gets in the way.What may be even worse than the initial painful bite are the high odds you’ll bite the same spot...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 3, 2018 | Oral Health
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his death was an aggressive form of esophageal cancer. This disease, which is related to oral cancer, may not...
