by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Apr 14, 2023 | Oral Health
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge so everyone becomes more aware. The more we know, the better we can work to prevent it! Oral...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Mar 25, 2023 | Oral Health
Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums heavily. A heavy hand can lead to tooth and gum erosion, as the doctor and our staff see it all too...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Feb 16, 2023 | Oral Health
These days, it’s become more common to see adults at our office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners . . . that is, if you can see them! Whether they are seeking to overcome the stigma that “braces are just for kids,” or want straighter...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jan 6, 2023 | Oral Health
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with minimal exceptions and a cavity is diagnosed, it is discouraging. Knowing how cavities form...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Dec 16, 2022 | Oral Health
It was a small fall! A minuscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped tooth worth calling the doctor? Any time your tooth is injured is time to call our office. Even a small chip...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 19, 2022 | Oral Health
Unless you’re aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it’s caused, it’s possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease — or periodontal disease — becomes progressively more serious when...
