posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

At Edgar W Yates - Smiles By Design, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more

posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance, Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes Read more

posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Atlanta, Georgia is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more

posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

Many patients at Edgar W Yates - Smiles By Design are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Atlanta, Georgia, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more

posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

At Edgar W Yates - Smiles By Design, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read more

posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more

posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

Today, the doctor and our team at Edgar W Yates - Smiles By Design thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have Read more