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Signs of Gum Disease? See Your Waco Dentist Today!

June 8, 2016

waco dentistThe signs of gum disease often go ignored — but it couldn’t be more important to seek treatment for gum disease, also known as periodontitis. Left untreated, the condition can have serious effects on an otherwise healthy body. Think your chances of developing periodontitis are low? It’s estimated that 75 percent of American adults exhibit the symptoms of gum disease. Fortunately, the condition is easy to treat and reverse, and your Waco dentist offers gum disease treatment at Premier Family Dental.

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Root Canal Therapy in Waco: Does It Hurt?

June 6, 2016

root canal therapy in wacoPreparing for your root canal therapy in Waco? We know you’re probably dreading it — root canals definitely have a bad wrap in the dental world. But we’ve got good news! Not only are modern root canals nothing to fear, but they’re also often the only way to get out of tooth pain and back to living your life normally. Keep reading to learn what you can expect from your upcoming root canal at Premier Family Dental, including what happens during the procedure and how to enjoy a speedy recovery.

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Why Teeth Change Color (And What You Can Do About It)

June 1, 2016

teeth whitening in wacoWhen you ask most people what they’d like to improve about their smile, the answer is the color of their teeth. Over time, teeth naturally darken as a result of food, beverages, and certain habits. It’s not surprising that teeth whitening is becoming one of the most popular treatments you find in the dentist’s office today — and Dr. Rick Cofer offers professional teeth whitening for all of Waco. Learn what’s causing your teeth to change color, and ways you can prevent their staining for a whiter smile, naturally.

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CEREC in Waco: Restorative Dentistry in Just One Visit!

May 20, 2016

CEREC in waco Faster isn’t always better — unless it’s combined with improved results, too. That’s what you get with CEREC in Waco. It’s a machine that uses CAD/CAM technology to make same-day dentistry possible — and that means you can have your next dental crown completed in just one visit to Premier Family Dental. Interested? Keep reading to learn more from Dr. Rick Cofer!

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Straight Teeth Faster with ClearCorrect

May 16, 2016

cosmetic dentist in wacoIf you’ve always struggled with misaligned teeth, or if your smile has simply lost its way since you wore braces in adolescence, your cosmetic dentist in Waco has a solution: ClearCorrect. These clear braces are designed with busy adults like you in mind. Keep reading to learn more about the fantastic orthodontic option!

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What’s Causing Your Bad Breath? (plus solutions!)

May 9, 2016

waco dentistNo one is immune to periodic bouts of bad breath, but when your odor goes beyond a temporary after-lunch condition into a chronic, foul problem, you may need to make some changes to breathe fresh air once again. As your Waco dentist, Dr. Cofer wants you to enjoy a happy mouth — keep reading to learn more about what’s causing your smelly breath, and what you can do about it.

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Hey Dentist in Waco, How Does a Cavity Develop?

May 2, 2016

dentist in wacoCavities — if you’ve ever had one, you’d probably like to keep it from happening again. When caught early, these small spots of decay are simple to fix. But when ignored, they can lead to far more serious problems, like infection and even extraction. Knowing how cavities develop can help you improve your dental care to prevent future spots of decay.

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Fix Broken Teeth with Porcelain Veneers in Waco

April 22, 2016

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 6:43 am

porcelain veneers in WacoIf you have broken or chipped teeth hurting the appearance of your smile, porcelain veneers are the affordable and logical solution to hide the flaws hurting your smile. As a cosmetic dentist in Waco, we are able to use porcelain veneers to instantly transform your smile by hiding chips and cracks. Not to mention, we can also whiten your smile while fixing certain alignment issues for a complete smile transformation. The simple and noninvasive procedure will give you a smile you’ll love in just a few simple steps. If you need porcelain veneers in Waco, Premier Family Dental will help!
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Brighten Your Smile with Zoom Teeth Whitening in Waco

April 14, 2016

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 6:30 am

teeth whitening in WacoIf you’re looking for a bright new smile, Premier Family Dental can help with Zoom Teeth Whitening in Waco. Zoom whitening is a light-activated professional teeth whitening treatment that produces immediate and lasting results for a bright new smile. Using a special whitening gel and light, your teeth can get as much as 8 shades whiter as we penetrate tough stains dulling your smile. The safe and effective whitening treatment is available right in our office from your Waco family dentist.
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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Toothbrush

April 7, 2016

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 3:28 pm

waco dentistCurious about how often to replace your toothbrush? Whether soft, medium or hard bristles are best? Dr. Cofer, your trusted Waco dentist, is in with answers to these and other top toothbrush mysteries.

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