by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Sep 26, 2016 | Oral Health
Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it’s well worth it.In the here and now, though, braces wearers face a different threat to their dental well-being — dental disease. Wearing...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Sep 3, 2016 | Oral Health
Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don’t worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething.For most children, their first teeth begin breaking through the gums around six to nine months....
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Aug 29, 2016 | Oral Health
Brushing your teeth offers a simple way to remove plaque from your teeth, but brushing too often or not often enough can cause problems. Dr. Edward Yates, your Norwich, CT dentist, explains how often you should brush.Why is brushing important?Plaque, a colorless,...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jul 20, 2016 | Oral Health
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t posted snaps of themselves in the dentist’s chair than who has. Yet the pictures recently uploaded...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jul 5, 2016 | Oral Health
One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). While losing weight is a popular focus, it’s only one part of the whole — a balanced diet that supplies the...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 12, 2016 | Oral Health
Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are the real ounce of prevention.Here are 4 things you should be doing every day to keep your mouth...
