Blog - Jefferson, NC Dentist

How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more
Your Options for Sedation Dentistry
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Fear of going to the dentist is more common than you may think. That’s why the doctor and our team want to make your visit as relaxing as possible. Your anxiety Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Joel Yates, D.D.S., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Joel Yates, D.D.S. will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can Read more
Tips for Managing Oral Pain
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Joel Yates, D.D.S. right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that a Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first Read more
Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more
Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
Make Your Smile Dazzling For Your Wedding!
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read more
Cosmetic Dentistry For Crooked Teeth
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

How cosmetic dentistry services from your dentist in Jefferson, NC, can improve your smile There are many issues that may bother you about your smile, and if one of them is Read more