by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Mar 30, 2018 | Oral Health
Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they’re changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their teeth, gums and jaw structure.Unfortunately, disease or a traumatic accident could short-circuit this...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Mar 1, 2018 | Oral Health
Are you prepared for a dental emergency? Our Norwich, CT, dentist, Dr. Edward Yates, discusses the steps you should take if you or a friend or family member experiences an emergency.Stay calmA dental emergency, particularly if it involves bleeding, may make you feel a...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Feb 28, 2018 | Oral Health
In February, the American Dental Association sponsors Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health for kids of all ages. It’s a great time to focus on concerns unique to children—teething, for example. This stage of...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Feb 13, 2018 | Oral Health
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and are headed for a rendezvous with the “tooth fairy”!).Between these two moments, you might not...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jan 29, 2018 | Oral Health
As we age we become more susceptible to dental diseases. A common but often initially unnoticed problem for seniors is root decay.We’re all familiar with tooth decay in the crown, the visible tooth above the gum line. Bacteria feeding on leftover sugar in the mouth...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jan 6, 2018 | Oral Health
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, for example. A few years ago, he actually had a dentist intentionally chip one of his teeth so he could...
