You Can Prevent Cavities While Maintaining Good Oral Health

August 26, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 8:36 pm

Take care of cavities the first time.Good dental habits lead to healthy teeth. Healthy teeth lead to oral satisfaction. Oral satisfaction leads to smiles. Smiles lead to happiness. Thus, the cycle continues. Having a beautiful smile isn’t hard to come by, but it does take hard work to keep it looking beautiful. Part of having a beautiful smile is not having a single cavity. Cavities are notorious for causing many dental problems that usually lead to a root canal. There are ways to keep cavities at bay, all it takes is switching up your dental hygiene routine. Our office in Waco, TX knows all about cavities and the problems they can cause. Dr. Cofer and his staff are ready to take on any cavity problems you or a loved one may be experiencing. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, having a good dental hygiene regimen and sticking to it can pay huge dividends down the road. Keep your mouth clean with these friendly tips from the general dentist Waco can trust: Dr. Cofer.
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How To know If You Need Root Canal Therapy

August 19, 2015

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 8:29 pm

Root canal therapy can be great for your smile.Throughout most people’s lives, cavities have popped up every once in a while. If you’ve never had a cavity, you’re in luck. That must mean you’ve practiced excellent dental habits and have stayed away from foods that can destroy your tooth from the inside out. For others whom have given into temptation and have had to suffer with tooth decay to the point where things have become very serious, a root canal is almost always the choice of treatment. A root canal is designed to remove infections from your tooth’s nerve, which is why most people experience such painful toothaches. We want you to know that at our office in Waco, TX, cavities don’t stand a chance. Dr. Cofer and his staff of pros are cavity-busters. One mustn’t be afraid of a root canal, for it is merely a procedure that is intended to save your mouth from further infection. If you’ve been dealing with any amount of tooth pain or other uncomfortable problems, the team at Premier Family Dental is here to help. Dr. Cofer is the dentist Waco residents can go to for any tooth pain.
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The Teeth-Whitening Wars

August 12, 2015

Portrait of a happy woman living in the city

A not so short time ago, in a galaxy closer than you’d think, there was a dental office located in the heart of Texas; Waco, TX to be exact. There, a staff of dental experts and the man in charge, Dr. Cofer, offered wonderful cosmetic dentistry treatment that would make a persons’ smile brighter and whiter. Also known as teeth whitening treatment, patients from all over the area flocked to receive this fantastic cosmetic remedy. Now, patients from all over the area could make their smiles look clean and beautiful.

We could continue on with the story, but you get the idea. Teeth whitening is one of the more popular our-services that patients are choosing, and it’s easy to see why. The industry has advanced far enough to where you can choose between whitening your teeth in the comfort of your own home or visiting a dental office. The power of choice is insatiable. If you’re ready to whiten your teeth to a level you’ve never seen, it’s time to pick and choose. So, what’s it going to be? In-office or at-home whitening? For the best teeth whitening Waco has to offer, see Dr. Cofer.
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Before School Ramps Up, Schedule the Kids’ Back-To-School Checkup

August 5, 2015

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 8:26 pm

Keep your kids' mouths healthy this school year.Summer is a glorious time for everyone. The kids are out of school, sports activities have calmed down and now all that’s left to do is take in the last few weeks or summer’s rays. Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack the kids’ lunches and send them off to school. They’ve had quite the summer vacation, but now it’s time to start getting them in the dental routine once again. A new school year offers many new challenges for your little one’s smile, and being proactive about their dental health is one of the best courses of action you can take to keep their smiles happy throughout the year. Dr. Cofer is a Waco dentist who cares about your children’s oral health as he would his own kids. We preach a family atmosphere and genuinely care about each one of our patient’s and their oral situation. Our office in Waco, TX is happy to offer these end-of-summer dental tips so you can spend less time in our dental chair and more time enjoying the closing moments of that summer-lovin’ feeling.
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