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What to do When You’re Experiencing a Dental Emergency

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 5, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

During the California shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dental clinics like ours were open only to dental emergencies, and all non-emergency dental visits had to be postponed. We wrote on our blog about what constitutes a dental emergency, as...

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Straighter Teeth for Adults: Invisalign or Braces?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 28, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

Many adults – whether they’ve had braces as a child or not – dream of a straighter smile. But what many adults today also struggle with is the idea of having metal braces at an older age. For some, having metal braces right now may not be a big...

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How Do You Know You’re Experiencing a Dental Emergency?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 20, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our dental office is available for dental emergency appointments, and have postponed routine dental care for after May 15, or whenever the “Stay at Home” order has been lifted. We understand that some dental and oral...

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‘Stay at Home’ and Reassess Your Family’s Dental Routine

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 16, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

With the government’s plans to extend the “stay at home” order across the state of California to at least middle of May, there is no better time to focus on your home and your family than now. Plus, it’s spring season now, which means it’s a good...

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What Bleeding Gums May Indicate

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 23, 2020 | Dental Trivia | 0 Comments

Have you ever found blood coming out of your gums after brushing? Of course, it’s natural to be concerned and worried. It’s not a very common thing, and sometimes, it may indicate that something wrong has happened, or is happening. For some people,...

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How to Spring Clean Your Home Dental Care Routine

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

It’s the beginning of spring, which means it’s time to clean! As you’re planning out your strategy for tackling your bathroom, don’t forget about the cabinets and the dental care tools you use daily. This is a great opportunity for you and your...

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