Dentists do much more than fill cavities and fix crowns. They have a comprehensive understanding of how oral health impacts overall wellness. They even play a critical role in detecting certain kinds of cancer. Early detection is critical to winning the fight against cancer. How Can a Dentist Detect Cancer? Many dentists incorporate an oral…
Halloween is every sugar fiend’s favorite night of the year. Yes, it’s okay to indulge occasionally. But how can you keep your teeth and gums healthy? There’s nothing to be frightened of…Coyne Oral Surgery has the scoop when it comes to smart decisions for enjoying treats, as well as what to do if the candy…
Self-care is so important. It’s what you make of it, it’s what YOU need. Need a massage? Get one. Need a break from work or kids or laundry? Take it. Want to look refreshed and minimize wrinkles? Do it. If self-care means taking control of the aging process and recognizing the face in the mirror,…
While wisdom teeth can be extracted on older patients, the majority are somewhere in the age range of 17-25. For many of these patients, that means heading back to school shortly after the procedure. If you are about to have your wisdom teeth removed or are the parent or guardian of a soon-to-be-patient, check out…
Dental implants can truly change your life. They restore much more than missing, broken or damaged teeth. They restore your confidence, the way you present yourself to the world, and best of all, your smile, freely and frequently given. But what happens if you have a complication with your implant? Let’s discuss a few of…
Caring for your teeth – and indeed, your whole mouth – is important to your physical and psychological well-being. Sometimes dental extraction is necessary for providing the best oral care for a healthy mouth. Methods include “simple” (just pulling a tooth) and surgical extraction. In fact, tooth extraction is the most common surgical procedure in…
If you have a full set of traditional dentures, you already know the shortcomings and challenges they can present: food restrictions, messy adhesives, sunken cheeks from gradual jawbone degradation, cleaning challenges, and for some, a gag response. If you’re facing the possibility of dentures because of missing or damaged teeth, you may be hesitant. That…
If your favorite part of the pandemic has been wearing masks because they allow you to hide your smile, now is the perfect time to change that. Your smile can be beautiful, and the world has been waiting for it! After all, in a world without masks, your smile matters. Maybe you’re meeting your significant…
You’ve recently had your wisdom teeth extracted. And hopefully things are going smoothly. But no matter how well prepared you are, a post-op refresh can always help. If you want to know the best way to handle the aftercare, Dr. Cathleen Coyne has great tips, tricks and suggestions that can help you speed up the…
Wisdom teeth generally develop in a person’s late teens or early twenties. As the last set of teeth to develop, behind the second molars, they often have no place to safely erupt through the gum. Common problems include impaction, causing an infection or cyst, or damaging adjoining teeth. If wisdom teeth do erupt, they could…