Keeping Teeth Clean During the Day, At Work or At School

December 11, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 7:11 am

We all know the importance of having clean teeth, but with our busy lives it’s sometimes hard to keep on top of our dental health. The team at Premier Family Dental is here to help, so we’ve prepared some helpful tips for you!

If you’re on the go a lot, consider investing in a toothbrush for your office, so you’ll always have one. Another good idea is the Colgate Wisp, a one-use disposable toothbrush that doesn’t need water. You can keep a pack handy and always be able to freshen your breath easily.

Unfortunately, though, you can’t always brush after meals, so consider making sugarless gum a regular part of your life. You can keep a pack in your purse or desk, so it’s always there. How does this help? By increasing the flow of in your mouth. This can help neutralize the acids and bacteria that are found on your teeth, especially after eating.

You can also consider keeping some floss in your desk drawer or purse as well. You never know when you’ll get a little particle of food stuck between your teeth! Not only is it annoying, but it also gives bacteria and plaque a chance to grow and form, so it’s best to remove particles like these as soon as possible.

If you want to want to learn more about tips to keep your teeth clean, our Waco team is ready to help. Give us a call. Premier Family Dental proudly serves patients from Lorena, Robinson, Hewett, and surrounding towns.

What’s The Best Floss: Waxed or Un-Waxed?

November 9, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 7:32 am

Brushing thoroughly twice a day is one of the best things you can do for not just your oral health but your overall health as well. And yet, as good as brushing is, it’s not enough by itself—flossing is also important.

Why?

Because flossing makes it easier for you to clean around your gum line and between your teeth. Without flossing, plaque and food particles would be left untouched, allowing them to cause decay or gum disease. And as recent medical studies have shown, gum disease shares a not-insignificant connection with other kinds of health problems, including:

  • Respiratory ailments
  • Diabetes
  • Pregnancy complications
  • Heart disease

But there isn’t just one kind of floss out there. Among the different varieties, there are two main ones: waxed and un-waxed. So which is really more effective?

The benefit of using un-waxed floss—which is made up nylon strands woven together—is that it can more effectively clean spaces where teeth are very close together. The downside is that un-waxed floss can also break more easily.

Waxed floss, on the other hand, is made of regular floss but of course has a wax coating. That means it’s less likely to break, but it can also be difficult to use if you’re trying to clean between teeth that are very close together.

All of which means that there isn’t one particular type that’s right; it all depends on your needs. Some people have teeth that are very close to each other, while others have teeth that are spaced farther apart. The type of floss that’s right for you will depend on the type of teeth you have.

Still not sure what kind of floss you need? Call Dr. Cofer’s Waco dental office. During your next visit, we’d be happy to look at your teeth and recommend something that can help you.

Dr. Cofer serves patients from Waco, Lorena, Robinson, Hewett, and surrounding areas.

Did You Hear About Our Candy Buy-Back Program?

October 26, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 7:32 am

By next Thursday, you and your kids will have had some time to enjoy the candy you collected on Wednesday’s trick-or-treating adventure. But maybe you were a little too successful, and the last thing you want is for your children to ruin their teeth on all those sweets. At the same time, though, you don’t want to throw any of it away—so what can you do?

Come to Premier Family Dental on Friday, November 2nd between 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm with your un-opened candy to participate in our special Waco candy buy-back program.

As part of our candy buy-back, Dr. Cofer will be buying candy for $1 per pound, and he’ll have a special goody bag for all of his young patients willing to participate. When our Waco candy buy-back campaign has been completed, we’ll work with Blue Star Moms to send all donations we receive to the brave men and women who protect our country by serving in the armed forces.

To find out more about Dr. Cofer’s candy buy-back program, call our Waco dental office or visit our website.

Make Your Child’s Next Checkup a Priority This Month

August 28, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 4:27 pm

Every patient, regardless of age, should see their local dentist twice a year for checkups and cleanings. And for children, one of the best times to come in to Premier Family Dental for one of these visits is at the beginning of a new school year.

Why is the start of a new school year such a good time?

Because August is a clear dividing line between one part of the year and another. Even if August is actually the eighth month instead of the sixth, it feels like a halfway point, separating the spring and summer from fall and winter.

But there’s an even more significant reason than this to bring your child in now. Aside from dividing the year in half, it’s a good idea to schedule your child’s next visit with Dr. Cofer at a time when your son or daughter’s schedule is still relatively light. As the year progresses, your child will have more homework and projects to do, on top of extracurricular activities, making free time hard to come by. So it’s best to schedule your child’s next visit with our Premier Family Dental team now, especially since return visits may be needed to treat common oral health conditions like cavities or gum disease.

Are You Ready to Schedule a Visit?

If you’re ready to schedule your child’s next visit with Dr. Cofer, our Waco team is ready to help. Give us a call. Premier Family Dental proudly serves patients from Lorena, Robinson, Hewett, and surrounding towns.

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