What a relief! After weeks, months, maybe even years of missing teeth, you now have a new set of dentures and you can eat, smile and kiss again with ease! Now you just need to take care of your new teeth so they will last for years. Dr. Everet Lake, a Coast Dental dentist in […]
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If you’re like most people, you’ll probably need a crown at some point. A crown is a type of dental restoration that covers an existing tooth, improving the appearance of your smile while protecting your teeth. A crown can restore a tooth, cover badly-shaped or discolored teeth, attach bridges, attach to dental implants, support fractured teeth and improve the
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Sometimes, it can be frustrating to be a parent. It’s the end of the day, your kids are tired and it’s time to get ready for bed. But when you tell them it’s time to brush their teeth, they clamp their jaws shut and shake their heads with that look that clearly says, “No way!”
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It’s a simple fact: if you like your dentist and the office staff, you are more likely to return for your check-ups, follow their advice and keep your beautiful smile. It’s very important that you find a dentist that you trust. This person will be your ally in creating a healthy mouth that will allow
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Do you know somebody who hates going to the dentist? The answer is probably yes. More than 80 percent of American adults have some fear of the dentist, a study by the American Association of Endodontists discovered in 1999. Nearly 25 percent of Americans are so fearful, they avoid their dental check-ups unless they’re in
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You know that you should visit the dentist every six months or even more often if you have gum disease. But did you know it’s your daily home care routine that makes the biggest difference in keeping your mouth healthy? In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a
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You hope it won’t happen to you, but millions of people accidentally knock out a tooth each year. More than five million teeth are lost each year just from sports-related injuries. Other causes of accidental tooth loss include falling, fighting, car accidents and biting something hard. Lakeland dentist Dr. Shelly Prakash outlines the steps you should
One of our Coast Dental Facebook fans posed this question: Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth? We took an informal poll and it turned out about half of our friends and family members did it one way, and the other half did it the other way. Does it make a difference? The
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The number of children with cavities is on the rise. Tooth decay now affects more than one-fourth of American children aged 2-5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The problem is even worse for older kids. Half of children between the ages of 12 and 15 will have at least once cavity. Dr.
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If you have dental insurance, you may think you’re covered when you go to the dentist. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. It depends on the type of insurance plan your employer has designed with the insurance company. Here is a list of questions you should ask your dental insurance provider so you know exactly
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When your dentist suggests you have an oral cancer screening test, it can be a shock. You might think, “But I don’t smoke,” or “No one in my family has ever had oral cancer. I don’t need that.” Oral cancer is on the rise. It’s no longer mostly smokers or tobacco-users; it’s sexually-active people between
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There are some things that are just common sense. If you’re going to play football, you need shoulder pads, a helmet and a mouth guard. But did you know the majority of oral injuries happen in sports other than football? Check out these statistics. More than 3 million teeth will be knocked out during youth sporting
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