{"id":221,"date":"2017-08-21T15:37:50","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T19:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dc.local\/en\/?page_id=221"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:30:29","slug":"tips-for-new-patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/tips-for-new-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-0 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--middle\" id=\"el-5a0bff50\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-5a0bff50\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-48p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-33be88a9\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-33be88a9\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-33be88a9\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 padding75l vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-7a4537d8\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7a4537d8\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-57c0fa71\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-57c0fa71\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-57c0fa71\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode font18 padding35b\"><div class=\"vce-shortcode-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-eaf0f558\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-eaf0f558\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/\">Dr C\u00f4t\u00e9<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block font75 ptfb green lineh095\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-d56b2c85\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d56b2c85\"><h1 class=\"xtitle border-b-light big light vert\">Blog<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block btn padding50t font30 bold\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-59a308d7\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-59a308d7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/contact\/#contact\">Make an Appointment Now<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-52p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-c3478b2b\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-c3478b2b\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c3478b2b\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container fullwidthimg vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-525c3e31\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-525c3e31\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 1239px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; 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These problems, such as cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis, can in turn lead to mouth infections and even tooth loss. [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/diabetes-and-oral-health\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/fear-of-the-dentist-only-among-children\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Fear of the Dentist: Only Among Children?<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Our kids are lucky to live in a time where dental care of the highest quality is available and performed by people who are meticulous and mindful of their patients\u2019 [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/fear-of-the-dentist-only-among-children\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/types-of-dental-repairs-and-restoration\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Types of Dental Repairs and Restoration<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Apart from their annual teeth cleaning appointment, people often go to the dentist for minor dental repairs. Most of these can easily be done within an hour. Other appointments can [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/types-of-dental-repairs-and-restoration\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/5-myths-and-realities-of-dental-x-rays\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">5 Myths and Realities of Dental X-Rays<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Nowadays, dentistry cannot do without diagnostic radiology also known as X-rays. The images of intraoral basic radiography, in 3-D or panoramic will give your dentist valuable information on your teeth [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/5-myths-and-realities-of-dental-x-rays\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/dental-care-for-children\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Dental Care for Children<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Dental care for children is a subject that creates quite a stir. One main reason is that kids can get hurt while playing at school or daycare and its rather [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/dental-care-for-children\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/dental-crowns-why-when-how\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Dental Crowns \u2013 Why, When, How?<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Like most Canadians, we agree beautiful teeth are essential today. But let\u2019s not stress about it, we can act on getting whiter teeth anytime. People know aesthetic is seen as [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/dental-crowns-why-when-how\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-cpap-and-hybrid-therapy\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Sleep Apnea: CPAP and Hybrid Therapy<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">You could suffer from sleep apnea if you snore loudly or if you feel tired the day after a long night\u2019s sleep. Sleep apnea syndrome (or Obstructive Sleep Apnea, OSA) [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-cpap-and-hybrid-therapy\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/teeth-whitening-what-are-the-risks\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Teeth Whitening \u2013 What Are the Risks?<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Dazzling white teeth, as seen on our popular stars on the screens, have now become a symbol of health, charm and success. As evidence, more and more people are looking [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/teeth-whitening-what-are-the-risks\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wisdom-teeth\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Everything You Need To Know About Wisdom Teeth<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Nature has provided most of us with wisdom teeth regardless if we have enough room or not for them to evolve normally in the mouth. When discussing tooth extraction with [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wisdom-teeth\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/why-you-should-wear-a-mouth-guard-during-sports\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">Why You Should Wear a Mouth Guard During Sports<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Did you know that every year thousands of accidents involving trauma to the mouth or teeth occur during sport-related activities? Research indicates that oral injuries in sports prevail and that [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/why-you-should-wear-a-mouth-guard-during-sports\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/the-ugly-truth-about-energy-drinks-and-your-teeth\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">The Ugly Truth About Energy Drinks and Your Teeth<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">On the market for almost 20 years, energy drinks sales are increasingly flourishing in the soft drinks sector. In North America, 30\u201350% of teenagers consume energy drinks, and 62% of [&hellip;] <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/the-ugly-truth-about-energy-drinks-and-your-teeth\/\" class=\"underline\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"grid-element\" >\n<div class=\"grid-content\">\n<div class=\"thumblist\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"padding40\">\n<div class=\"blocinfo\"><div class=\"info font18 bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a> | 22 August 2017<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gridtitle green  ptfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/6-myths-and-facts-about-orthodontics\/\" class=\"nounderline\"><h2 class=\"grid-title\">6 Myths and Facts about Orthodontics<\/h2><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-excerpt padding35b\">Cosmetic dentistry is an area that has enjoyed explosive growth in recent years. Today, braces, fixed orthodontic devices, are known to be the most effective corrective orthodontic appliances. 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