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Fight Gingivitis at Home! 3 Reasons to Floss Every Day

by SloTown Smiles
Posted December 13, 2015

Everybody in San Luis Obispo knows that they should floss every day. But it just doesn’t always happen that way, does it? We know that flossing is harder than brushing for a number of reasons, but we also know how important it is to your oral health. Dr. Colleran wants all of our patients to floss […]

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Forget Your Fears with Sedation Dentistry

by SloTown Smiles
Posted November 30, 2015

Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! We at the office of Dr. Michael Colleran, DDS know that some San Luis Obispo folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as much as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and […]

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5 Reasons to Treat Your Gum Disease

by SloTown Smiles
Posted November 19, 2015

You might not even know it, but you probably have gum disease. 3 out of 4 people do! But, the good news is that it is easily treatable, especially when caught in its early stages. Michael Colleran, DDS can help you get a happy, healthy mouth with simple treatments such as frequent cleanings and antibiotics. […]

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Skin Cancer Protection: Don’t Forget Your Lips!

by SloTown Smiles
Posted October 27, 2015

We know that our patients are smart and you all lather yourself and your loved ones in sunscreen anytime you go outside in the San Luis Obispo sun. You wear your sunglasses, and maybe even a wide-brimmed hat. But do you protect your lips? Your lips are very sensitive parts of your skin, and you can […]

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The Dental Health Diet – Foods for Healthy Gums

by SloTown Smiles
Posted October 13, 2015

Keep Your Mouth Healthy with These Foods Hello San Luis Obispo residents! As you know, Dr. Colleran and our team are committed to helping you maintain the best oral health and we’ve got some tips for you. It is common to hear about what not to eat, but today we are going to tell you about a few […]

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Is it ever too late for dental work?

by SloTown Smiles
Posted October 1, 2015

Let’s be honest. If you are like most San Luis Obispo folks, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. In fact, one in three Americans avoid going to the dentist regularly. After a while, that time […]

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