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How Oral Piercings Affect Dental Health

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jun 15, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

The decision to get an oral piercing is a personal one.  Being independent and choosing to express your personal style is something that teens and young adults experiment with in a number of ways. While you may think there is no definitive answer...

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Understanding and Identifying Signs of Pregnancy Gingivitis

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jun 8, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

Pregnancy is a joyous time for families. Bringing new life into the world and growing your family can be exciting.  With all of the things that must be done during this time, preparing your baby’s nursery, planning your baby shower and eating all...

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What to Do With ‘White Spots’ After Braces

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jun 1, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

Braces are intended to improve your appearance as well as your oral health and can be used to align teeth at any age.  While it may seem that braces are used by orthodontists for mostly children and teens, adult braces are pretty common. There are...

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Yes, Vaping is Bad for Your Teeth

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 26, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

For quite some time, vaping and e-cigarettes were supposedly supported with evidence (albeit, weak evidence) that it was safer than smoking cigarettes. That kind of attention shifted the public’s understanding and perception of vaping, leading them...

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You May Still Want a Mouthguard, Even if Summer Sports are Cancelled

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 19, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

COVID-19 is still prevalent in the world today, and has changed almost every family’s normal, daily activities. This also includes summer and potentially fall sports for children. Many places (including here in Long Beach) have yet to decide...

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Summertime is the Perfect Time for Your Family’s Dental Exam

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 12, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

When you think of summer, you often think about the fun parts of it: the sun, the food, the beach (especially if you live close to Long Beach like we do). But, it’s also a great time to think about the things you need to do in order to continue...

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