by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Dec 19, 2020 | Oral Health
Fluoride is an important part of your child’s dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in which teeth become discolored with dark streaking or mottling. That’s why...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Dec 11, 2020 | Oral Health
Dental implant surgery is a safe and relatively swift procedure. However, the recovery period is crucial if you want your implants to succeed. If you are considering implants, bear in mind that recovery takes commitment and necessitates following instructions...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Dec 9, 2020 | Oral Health
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting through a human-sized Jenga tower. But an entertaining Instagram video...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Nov 29, 2020 | Oral Health
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It can also be confusing about what to do to deal with it. Fortunately, a toothache usually isn’t a...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Nov 9, 2020 | Oral Health
A full night’s sleep isn’t a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren’t getting enough sleep because of a chronic sleep disorder like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA happens when a...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 20, 2020 | Oral Health
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other areas of health—particularly the teeth and gums. If you or a loved one...
