About 800,000 Americans have a hip or knee replacement each year, and more than half a million Americans have heart surgery each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. When you fill out your medical history form at the dentist’s office, you’ll notice it asks if you’ve had any of these procedures. If you
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Tori, often referred to as mouth bumps, are a common dental condition that can cause concern among those who discover them suddenly in their mouth. Despite their alarming discovery, tori are typically harmless, though they can sometimes lead to discomfort or concerns about oral health aesthetics. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what tori
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A great smile requires more than just healthy teeth. It also requires healthy gums and a healthy jaw bone. The jaw bones hold the teeth in place. If a tooth is missing either due to periodontal (gum) disease or caries (decay), the jaw bone will begin to recede. Why is that a problem? You need
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There were only three minutes left in the college basketball game when Lindsey Botts collided with another player. Lindsey wasn’t wearing a mouthguard and her teeth struck the other player’s head, sending both women to the floor in agony. Lindsey’s mouth was bleeding heavily and three of her top teeth were loose. All those years
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Does your mouth look like this? About 10% of Americans have tetracycline stains on their teeth. They’re especially common in people over the age of 45. Tetracyclines are a group of antibiotics that were once widely used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, severe acne and other conditions. However, it wasn’t until
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At Coast Dental, our patients’ health and well-being are our top priority. Here are some of the ways we protect our patients and team members while providing quality dental care. How we keep our patients safe: All of our dentists and staff follow the CDC-recommended guidelines to prevent any cross-patient infection. All of our team
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For most people, having a tooth pulled may not be the most pleasant experience in the entire world, but at least the pain is bearable. However, some people develop a condition called dry socket that can be extremely painful. What is Dry Socket? After you have a tooth extracted, a blood clot forms in the
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Are you looking to remove stains and brighten your smile? You can whiten your teeth many ways, from professional in-office teeth whitening by your dentist to using over-the-counter products. Some spas and tanning salons also provide teeth-whitening services, although typically the staff members are not trained to perform dental examinatins which may uncover issues that
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Have you ever had a sudden, sharp pain in your mouth when you chew? It may be from a cracked tooth. When you bite down, you’re putting pressure on the tooth, causing the crack to open. When you stop biting, the pressure is released and you feel a sharp pain as the crack closes again.
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A woman just diagnosed with Chronic Periodontitis was not thinking of her own health as she sat in the dental office. Instead, she wanted to know if her children were at risk too. It’s a common question, said Dr. Michael Quinn, a Periodontist with 14 years of experience who practices at several Coast Dental locations
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It can be a scary sight. Your child is crying and holding his mouth, and you can see where the lip is bloodied. Whether he bit or bumped his lip, the result is the same. He’s in pain and he needs you to know what to do. Fortunately, mouth injuries in children usually look worse
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Do you find yourself hesitating to show off your smile? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with feeling self-conscious about their teeth, and it can significantly impact their self-esteem. But don’t fret! In this guide, we’re going to tackle smile insecurities head-on and provide you with effective solutions and guidance. What Are Smile Insecurities? Smile
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