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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 whether school will go...

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 having a fun time, like...

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 outlined by the...

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 deal. After all, braces...

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 issues cannot wait,...
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