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...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 27, 2022 | Oral Health
At Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 27, 2022 | Oral Health
As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being enthusiastic about attendance, and helping them with homework. There may also be one more way you can...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jun 20, 2022 | Oral Health
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One, in particular, is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs to be thorough. Every day, your teeth accumulate a thin film of bacteria and food particles...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Apr 25, 2022 | Oral Health
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little through which path air travels—just so it travels one of them! In terms of health, though,...
