Premier Family Dental Blog

Severe tooth loss is an unwelcoming reality that many people must face. It can be extremely hard to deal with. The smooth flow of your day-to-day life suddenly becomes broken up. You have difficulties speaking clearly, simply chewing your favorite foods, and experience a rush of embarrassment every time you begin to smile. And tooth replacement? You can’t imagine yourself having dentures already! Although functioning, aesthetically pleasing, and above all else—healthy replacements are the ideal option, the possibility feels more like an unrealistic dream than a reality. You don’t have to live in this depressing state anymore. Premier Family Dental has a dentist, Dr. Rick Cofer, that can help you discover the best solution for restoring a complete smile: dental implants in Waco. This revolutionary treatment offers patients unmatched beauty and health benefits.

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Your missing teeth don’t ever seem to slip your mind. As soon as you start to indulge in another thought and finally forget about this new inconvenience, your tongue slips past the space in your smile. No matter how much you try to look past your dental trauma, you’re steadily reminded of it. Luckily, your comprehensive dentist from Premier Family Dental offers all-inclusive dental implants in Waco that can restore your confidence and smile’s functionality. If you’ve been thinking about getting dental implants, you may have a few questions about this three-step process.

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If you have recently lost a tooth from tooth decay, gum disease, or even by injury, you may be considering getting dental implants. After doing some research, you probably realize the magnitude of the decision you’re about to make—that applies to both the procedure and the cost. This guide created by Dr. Cofer will give you the facts and cost related factors which will hopefully answer most (if not all) of your questions about dental implants. These are very important factors to consider, but above all else, restoring the functionality and beauty of your smile is the most important thing to reflect on.

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If you’ve lost a tooth it has probably affected your confidence in a negative way. Imagine losing multiple teeth, or even a whole arch! Missing teeth alter the way you interact with people and limit the activities that you can do—including critical functions like speaking and eating. But, what if there was a stable, secure, tested way to replace your teeth from root to crown? What if you found out that this procedure has a success rate of 98%? There wouldn’t be anything stopping you from moving forward and restoring your smile! Premier Family Dental has a dentist in Waco, TX that can not only create the perfect prosthetic teeth for you but actually place them! Dental implants from Dr. Rick Cofer are the best option for you if you’re missing a single tooth or need to restore your full mouth.

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Losing one or two teeth seems trivial. We have 32, so a few to spare, right? Not in the least! Some patients even believe that tooth extraction is a quick and easy fix to their dental problems. Just one tooth loss can lead to severe consequences down the road. Basically, we want our patients to appreciate what their teeth do for them and not take it for granted. Premier Family Dental truly cares about your overall health both now and in the future. If you find yourself needing a tooth replacement anyways, your dentist in Waco, TX, Dr. Cofer, offers great tooth replacement options. That’s right, he can complete the full process of dental implants all within this one practice.

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Eating right is important for your overall health, as well as your looks, but did you know that your diet impacts your smile, too? We all know that we should avoid sugar to prevent tooth decay, but what should we enjoy instead? The team at Premier Family Dental, your dentist in Waco, TX, explains that vegetables are one of the best food choices you can make for your grin. Find out why veggies are so great for your teeth in this post.

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Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! What, you didn’t know NCDHM was February? During this time, dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators all come together to talk about the best ways to take care of Waco’s littlest smiles. This year, the slogan is, “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.” The team at Premier Family Dental, the home of your children’s dentist in Waco, TX, is going to talk a little more about NCDHM, and how you can use it to help your child’s smile. (more…)