Business Details
38 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Long Beach Dentist for Family & Cosmetic Care
Stephen A Coates, DDS, has been a trusted dental professional in Long Beach, California, for over 37 years. Our practice specializes in general, cosmetic, and airway-focused dentistry, utilizing state-of-the-art procedures to enhance smiles and promote long-term oral health. With a team of highly trained clinicians, we prioritize preventative care, education, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.Dr. Coates' commitment to continuous learning ensures the latest techniques and safety protocols are applied. Recognized as the Best Dentist in Long Beach from 2021 - 2025, we offer a welcoming environment where patients receive exceptional care, from routine checkups to complex dental solutions. Financial options are available to support accessible care for all families.
Services
Family Dentistry
Dental Implants
Composite Fillings
Porcelain Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Airway-Focused Dentistry
TMJ Treatment
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Invisalign
Porcelain Fixed Bridges
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 37-year tradition of excellence in Long Beach dental care
- Specialized expertise in airway-focused and cosmetic dentistry
- Personalized, patient-centered treatment plans for all ages
- Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry
- Community involvement through volunteer work and education
Associations and certifications
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
What people say
Outstanding service
Great experience
Professional and friendly
Life-changing results
Comfortable environment
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth. Dr. Coates uses advanced techniques to ensure secure, natural-looking results that restore function and confidence. Patients benefit from improved chewing ability, facial structure preservation, and long-term oral health improvements through customized implant placement.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services transform smiles with veneers, whitening, and bonding. Tailored treatments address discoloration, misalignment, and imperfections while maintaining natural aesthetics. Patients achieve confidence-boosting results through minimally invasive procedures that enhance both appearance and oral functionality.
Family Dentistry
Comprehensive dental care for all ages includes checkups, cleanings, and preventive treatments. Our approach emphasizes early detection and education to maintain lifelong oral health. From children's first visits to senior care, we provide comfortable, thorough services in a welcoming environment.
Airway-Focused Dentistry
This specialized approach addresses sleep-disordered breathing and airway issues through dental interventions. Custom treatments improve breathing patterns, reduce snoring, and enhance overall wellness by optimizing oral structure and function for better sleep quality.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening services deliver dramatic results for stained or discolored teeth. Using safe, effective methods, we remove years of discoloration from coffee, aging, or smoking. Patients enjoy enhanced confidence with brighter smiles through customized take-home or in-office treatments.
People
Dr. Stephen Coates
Dentist
Dr. Coates has practiced dentistry in Long Beach for 37 years, graduating from USC School of Dentistry in 1987. With over 1,300 hours of continuing education, he holds Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry. He volunteers at community clinics and focuses on innovative dental solutions.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive family dentistry including preventive care, sealants, and airway assessments tailored for young patients in a welcoming environment.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we treat urgent cases like knocked-out teeth with immediate care protocols to preserve dental health and reimplant teeth when possible.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible financing solutions and work with patients to find suitable payment plans for their dental treatments.
Are teeth whitening services effective?
Our professional whitening treatments effectively remove deep stains and discoloration, providing noticeable improvements in smile brightness.
How does airway-focused dentistry help sleep issues?
We address breathing obstructions through customized oral appliances and orthodontic solutions that improve airway function and reduce sleep apnea symptoms.
What makes your practice different?
Our combination of advanced technology, personalized care, and 37-year community commitment delivers exceptional dental outcomes in comfortable settings.
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