by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 12, 2020 | Dental Trivia |
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...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | May 5, 2020 | Dental Trivia |
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...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 28, 2020 | Dental Trivia |
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...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 20, 2020 | Dental Trivia |
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,...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Apr 16, 2020 | Dental Trivia |
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 time to think about...
by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 23, 2020 | Dental Trivia |
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, bleeding after...
