Premier Family Dental Blog

You’ve always had a bit of an eye when it comes to interior design. One thing you like to use is a splash of color, which is when you have a bright color in one spot of a room that is relatively neutral. This is a great and easy way to add energy to a room. However, the last place you would want to see a splash of color is your bathroom, namely your sink. Whenever you brush and floss your teeth, they inevitably begin to bleed, which leads to a lot of unwanted pink in the sink. Is there any way to stop this? Your dentist in Waco, TX lets you know what might be happening, as well as how to prevent it. (more…)

People tend to put a lot of thought into what they eat. It’s always a balance between eating the food you want versus eating the food you need. You know how it can affect your body and your weight, but do you know how food affects your teeth? You’ve heard that sugar can give you a cavity, but how does that actually work? Dr. Rick Cofer, your family dentist in Waco, breaks it down for you. (more…)

Your child is running around the house showing everyone their wiggly tooth. It’s a bit unnerving, really. You remember when you were that age, and you refused to even touch a tooth once it started to move. You guess it’s better that they are excited rather than nervous. The question is, however, is this the right time for them to be losing teeth? Are your child’s teeth developing properly? Dr. Cofer, your dentist in Waco, TX, let’s you know how your child’s teeth should develop. (more…)

You always thought you were a big Texas Rangers fan, but the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame really gives you some perspective on the history of the team. You never knew so many great players wore the uniform. It’s almost an intimidating amount of information. The same could be said about dental insurance in Waco, TX. You’d like to have a policy because healthy teeth are important to you and your family, but do you know exactly how it works? More importantly, if you already have dental insurance, did you know it is about to expire? (more…)

There always has to be someone to do a job first. There had to be the first doctor, the first construction worker, or the first writer. Most jobs are born out of needs created by historical societies as they grew and gained more resources. That means at some point, there had to be the first dentist. Who was this mystery person who was the first brave soul to study the mouth of another person? How did that lead to the dental practices of day? We’re going to start way back in time and show you how we ended up with someone like Dr. Cofer, a current dentist in Waco, TX. (more…)

You love seeing multiple generations at one table. Your parents talk about a time so different than the one your kids are in, they almost can’t grasp the concepts. What do you mean people used to leave the house without their phone? Everyone is laughing and smiling at stories of times gone by. You’d like to keep those smiles healthy so nights like this can keep happening. One simple way is to make sure they take care of their teeth. The family dentist in Waco, TX gives you tips on how to keep everyone’s smile bright as they age. (more…)

Work/life balance is very important to you. You try to work as efficiently as you can so you can produce the best possible results, as well as get out of the office quickly and live your life. This approach enables you to be a good employee and family member without burning yourself out. Of course life can sometimes throw a proverbial wrench in the gears. You need one of your teeth fixed, but you don’t want to take off work or use your precious off time to get it done. You simply don’t have time to keep going back to the dentist’s office. Now you don’t have to upset your routine because you can get a one day dental crown in Waco, TX. (more…)