• About
    • About Dr. Coates
    • Our Practice
    • Smile Gallery
    • FAQs
    • Blog
    • Contact
  • Family Dentistry
    • Cleanings & Prevention
    • Porcelain Crowns & Caps
    • Dental Implants
    • Composite Fillings
    • Periodontal Disease
    • Porcelain Fixed Bridges
    • Inlay & Onlay Restorations
    • TMJ Treatment
    • Dentures & Partial Dentures
    • Airway-Focused Dentistry
      • Airway-Focused Dentistry
      • Airway Health for Kids
      • How Airway Health Works
      • About Sleep-Disordered Breathing
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Tooth Whitening
    • Porcelain Fixed Bridges
    • Invisalign® & Orthodontics
    • Composite Fillings
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Dental Implants
    • Porcelain Crowns & Caps
    • Porcelain Inlays
  • Rave Reviews
    • Our Reviews
    • Leave a Review
  • New Patients
    • Patient Forms
    • Financial Options
      • Options For Financing
      • Lending Options
    • Contact
Select Page
(562) 434-6414 Schedule Now
  • About
    • About Dr. Coates
    • Our Practice
    • Smile Gallery
    • FAQs
    • Blog
    • Contact
  • Family Dentistry
    • Cleanings & Prevention
    • Porcelain Crowns & Caps
    • Dental Implants
    • Composite Fillings
    • Periodontal Disease
    • Porcelain Fixed Bridges
    • Inlay & Onlay Restorations
    • TMJ Treatment
    • Dentures & Partial Dentures
    • Airway-Focused Dentistry
      • Airway-Focused Dentistry
      • Airway Health for Kids
      • How Airway Health Works
      • About Sleep-Disordered Breathing
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Tooth Whitening
    • Porcelain Fixed Bridges
    • Invisalign® & Orthodontics
    • Composite Fillings
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Dental Implants
    • Porcelain Crowns & Caps
    • Porcelain Inlays
  • Rave Reviews
    • Our Reviews
    • Leave a Review
  • New Patients
    • Patient Forms
    • Financial Options
      • Options For Financing
      • Lending Options
    • Contact
Select Page

Recent Articles

  • Common Oral Health Changes That Occur After Age 50

    Common Oral Health Changes That Occur After Age 50

    September 10, 2026
  • How Your Dental Needs Change in Your 20s and 30s

    How Your Dental Needs Change in Your 20s and 30s

    September 1, 2026
  • What Really Happens to Your Teeth When You Skip Your Oral Hygiene Routine?

    What Really Happens to Your Teeth When You Skip Your Oral Hygiene Routine?

    August 21, 2026

Categories

  • Bruxism
  • Cleanings and Prevention
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Oral Health
  • Dental Trivia
  • Dentures & Partial Dentures
  • Dr. Intro
  • Family Dentistry
  • General Health findings
  • Good Thoughts
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontal Disease
  • Sleep Breathing Disorders
  • Teeth Whitening
  • TMJ

Tag Cloud

bad breath bleeding gums bite strength brushing braces bruxism Baby teeth bone loss checkups attractive smile Cavities breath odor Candy Allergies brush baby oral hygiene cancer in young adults Anxiety 6 month cleaning cancer exam
Common Oral Health Changes That Occur After Age 50

Common Oral Health Changes That Occur After Age 50

by admin | Sep 10, 2026 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts | 0 Comments

Entering your 50s does not mean entering an inevitable era of dental problems. Many of us maintain healthy smiles well into later life, especially when staying consistent with home care and routine dental visits. What often changes after 50 is the...

read more
How Your Dental Needs Change in Your 20s and 30s

How Your Dental Needs Change in Your 20s and 30s

by admin | Sep 1, 2026 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts | 0 Comments

Your 20s and 30s can be some of the busiest decades of your life. School, careers, relationships, travel, growing families, and changing routines can all compete for your attention—and dental care can easily become something you put off until there...

read more
What Really Happens to Your Teeth When You Skip Your Oral Hygiene Routine?

What Really Happens to Your Teeth When You Skip Your Oral Hygiene Routine?

by admin | Aug 21, 2026 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts | 0 Comments

Life gets busy. Whether you're rushing out the door in the morning, traveling, feeling under the weather, or simply exhausted at the end of a long day, most people have skipped brushing or flossing at some point. Missing your oral hygiene routine...

read more
5 Nighttime Habits That Can Help Protect Your Smile While You Sleep

5 Nighttime Habits That Can Help Protect Your Smile While You Sleep

by admin | Aug 10, 2026 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts | 0 Comments

Your oral health doesn't stop when you go to bed. While you sleep, your mouth goes through several natural changes. Saliva production decreases, your teeth and gums spend hours without food or drinks passing through the mouth, and for some people,...

read more
How Stress Can Affect Your Teeth, Gums, and Jaw Health

How Stress Can Affect Your Teeth, Gums, and Jaw Health

by admin | Aug 1, 2026 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts | 0 Comments

Stress is a normal part of life. Whether it comes from work, family responsibilities, health concerns, or major life changes, nearly everyone experiences periods of increased stress. What many people don't realize is that stress doesn't just affect...

read more
Why Staying Hydrated Is More Important for Your Teeth Than You Think

Why Staying Hydrated Is More Important for Your Teeth Than You Think

by admin | Jul 21, 2026 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts | 0 Comments

When people think about protecting their oral health, they often focus on brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. While those habits are certainly important, there is another factor that doesn't always receive the attention it deserves:...

read more
12345...»Last »

Navigation

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Family Dentistry
  • Sitemap
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

Contact

Dr. Stephen Coates, DDS
3303 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-6414 Schedule Now

Hours

Mon 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
© 2026 DR. STEPHEN COATES, DDS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Powered by The Art of Online Marketing