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The Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

Periodontal disease is a slowly progressive disease that destroys the gum & bone holding your teeth in place. Unfortunately most people do not know they even have it because by the time you feel it, so much bone may have been lost that you have to pull teeth....

Dental Implants

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

Dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth.  When the root of a tooth is removed from the jawbone, the bone that surrounded the tooth eventually dissolves leaving less jaw bone in that area.  This can lead to a change in the appearance of the face such as a...

Family Dentist Advice for care of Your Baby’s Teeth & Gums

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 2, 2011 | Dental Oral Health, Good Thoughts, Pediatric Dentistry | 0 comments

1. Visit your local long beach dentist during pregnancy. Dental treatment is safe! 2. Wipe baby’s gums twice a day, in the morning & right before bed. Or after each feeding. 3. Clean the pacifier & bottle with soap & water. 4. Give only milk or water in...
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