by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 10, 2020 | Oral Health, Uncategorized
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life’s end. It’s been extracted, and we’ve replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as the implant goes, disease is no longer an issue…right? Sorry, no—though not...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Sep 30, 2020 | Oral Health
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn’t be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the “tooth fairy” under your pillow. Those were the days! But a loose permanent tooth is something else entirely:...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Sep 10, 2020 | Oral Health
Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease, or influenza. It doesn’t have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar, and regular dental cleanings can lower the risk of this harmful disease. Hygiene, diet,...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Jul 20, 2020 | Oral Health
Aside from delivering balance and harmony to your teeth and face, orthodontic treatment also offers crucial health benefits. These types of treatments do not only give you a beautiful and straight smile but can improve your overall oral health and general well-being...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Jul 12, 2020 | Oral Health
So…you faithfully brush and floss your teeth every day. Kudos to you! Along with regular dental visits, daily hygiene is the best thing you can do to keep your teeth and gums disease-free.Dental plaque, that thin film of bacteria and food particles that builds up on...
by Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry | Jul 2, 2020 | Oral Health
Basketball isn’t a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While scrambling for a loose ball in a recent game, Smith’s mouth took a hit from an opposing...
