Premier Family Dental Blog

Dental Bonding with Dr. Cofer

December 9, 2013

A lot of people suffer from insecurities with their smile. They go through life putting their hands in front of their mouths every time they laugh or smile to avoid embarrassment. Luckily, at Premier Family Dental, we offer dental bonding for chipped or cracked teeth, sure to put your dental woes to rest. With years of experience in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Rick Cofer, Jr. is able to transform your smile from drab to wow!

A couple of the most common uses for dental bonding are to fill gaps between and reshape teeth; dental bonding can even be used as fillings, making your smile look more natural versus having a mouth full of metal. A branch of adhesive dentistry, dental bonding involves putting a tooth-colored resin on your natural tooth, which is then cemented with the use of a blue light. Usually consisting of a single visit at Premier Family Dental, the wait time for transforming your smile is nearly none!

If you’re insecure about the length of your teeth, dental bonding can help in that area as well! Though it may seem like a small thing to change, lengthening the look of your teeth or closing gaps can change the way you think about meeting new people, joining your friends in a laugh, and your overall look. Get your confidence back, and make an appointment at our office. You are sure to be in good hands with Dr. Cofer, Jr., so let him change your life, and your smile, for the better!

Premier Family Dental provides quality dental care from our Waco dental office because we truly believe in the power of a beautiful smile. We serve patients from Robinson, Lorena and the Central Texas area. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

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Restorative Dentistry from Premier Family Dental

October 7, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: crowns and fillings, dental implants, dentures and partials, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, root canal therapy, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 1:36 pm

Sometimes despite our best efforts, our smiles can become damaged and worn. Whether the damage is cause by age, decay or trauma, there’s no need to just accept it as part of life. At Premier Family Dental, we offer a variety of restorative dentistry our-services to restore our patient’s smiles.

We offer a variety of restorative dentistry treatments to help restore and repair a number of smile problems. If you’re missing teeth, have damaged or decayed teeth, or are suffering from a root canal infection, we can help you. The our-services we offer include the following:

Crowns and fillings
Root canal therapy
Dental implants
Dentures and partials

Dr. Cofer, Jr. will start by inspecting your smile to determine all smile issues and concerns. He will then come up with a custom treatment plan to address all issues and leave you with a healthy smile. If you’re interested in seeing how we can repair damage and restore health to your smile, please give us a call today. Restorative dentistry is an important part of our practice and we’d love to use our skills and experience to help transform your smile. No one deserves to have a smile that is less than complete.

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Dentures and Partials for a Complete Smile in Waco

September 30, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dentures, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, partials, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 1:36 pm

If you’re missing numerous teeth, or even all of them, there’s no need to despair. Your smile can be repaired with dentures and partials. At Premier Family Dental, we can replace your missing teeth to give you a smile that will function correctly once again.

Patients that have lost teeth quickly understand the importance of a complete smile. Without a full set of teeth, it becomes hard to eat or speak regularly. Also, you’ll find yourself wanting to hide your smile from the world. There’s no need to be ashamed or suffer in silence. We can use dentures and partials to complete your smile once again.

Dr. Cofer, Jr. will inspect your smile and create a custom denture solution just for you. If you’re missing all or nearly all of your teeth, dentures are a great solution. If you’re missing a number of teeth in a row, then we can replace those with a partial denture that will be secured by attaching it to the surrounding healthy teeth. We can replace and restore all smiles, so that all of our patients will have complete smiles once again. Please give us a call to learn more or to schedule your initial consultation.

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Crown Restorations for a Stronger Smile

September 5, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: crown restoration, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, porcelain crown, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 9:29 pm

Do you have a tooth that has sustained a lot of damage from decay or a cavity? At Premier Family Dental we can help restore the health of your smile with a crown restoration. A crown is like a cap for your tooth that fits over it to help protect against further damage or decay.

Crowns are a good choice to repair a tooth that is damaged beyond what a filling can fix. We will custom craft your crown to fit over your tooth and blend in with the rest of your smile. Decay and damage can weaken a tooth and leave it more vulnerable to further problems. The crown will strengthen your tooth and help your smile function properly once again.

We offer both porcelain and metal crowns to provide a variety of smile options. Porcelain crowns are popular because they match the appearance of your other teeth more closely for a subtle smile solution. If crowns are the right solution for your smile, the entire procedure will take two dental visits so we can examine your smile, have your crown milled and affix it to your tooth.

If you have a tooth that’s affected by decay or damage, give us a call today. We can help restore and strengthen it with a crown restoration. A smile can’t function properly as a whole unless all of the individual teeth are healthy and strong.

Premier Family Dental provides quality dental care from our Waco dental office because we truly believe in the power of a beautiful smile. We serve patients from Robinson, Lorena and the Central Texas area. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

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Back to School Dental Checkups

August 29, 2013

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: children's dentistry, dental checkup, Dr. Rick Cofer, general dentistry, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 9:29 pm

Fall is quickly approaching, and your children are heading back to school. Now is the perfect time to come see us for your child’s regular dental checkup. At Premier Family Dental, we recommend that all of our patients visit us twice a year for their dental checkup, no matter what your age is.

Dental checkups are an important part of preventative dental care. Our staff will clean and examine your child’s teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay. We will also make sure they’re learning and practicing proper brushing and flossing techniques. Also, we will make sure your child’s teeth are developing properly and use fluoride treatments and sealants to help provide extra protection against decay and cavities. The earlier you get your child into the good habit of having a regular dental checkup, the better their oral health will be going forwards.

Back to school is a great time to schedule your child’s dental checkup. The start of a school year is a very busy time, so scheduling an appointment now before everything is in full swing will make your life a little easier. Make sure your kids are starting the school year right with a clean, healthy smile by bringing them in for their regular dental checkup.

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Premier Family Dental: A Full-Service Dental Practice

July 29, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: dental implants, Dr. Rick Cofer, full-service dental practice, general dentistry, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, root canal therapy, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 9:00 pm

Have you ever gone to the dentist only to be referred to yet another dental professional to complete your dental treatments? At Premier Family Dental, this isn’t the case. We are a full-service dental practice and can perform all of the dental work your smile needs.

At our office, you won’t be referred to specialists for certain procedures. As a full-our-services dental practice we offer a variety of dental our-services all from the convenience of our Waco dental office. This will save you the time and hassle of finding a specialist you trust to perform certain specialized procedures.

Many times, patients will be referred to an oral surgeon for their dental implants. Dr. Cofer, Jr. has 192 hours of study in the field of dental implants, and is very experienced at placing the implants. This will make the procedure simpler and go more smoothly.

Also, many times patients in need of a root canal will be sent to an endodontist. We can complete your root canal therapy here in our office, making it simpler to alleviate the discomfort and restore function to your infected tooth. You’ve already taken the time to find a dentist that you trust, so why start over just for this service?

We are a full-service dental practice and are here to meet all your smile needs. Give us a call to schedule your next appointment and see for yourself how convenient a full-service dental practice is in our busy lives.

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Cosmetic Dentistry from Dr. Cofer, Jr.

July 15, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dental bonding, cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, porcelain veneers, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, teth whitening, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 8:58 pm

Our smiles are oftentimes the first thing that other people notice about us. If you find yourself dreaming of a more beautiful smile for a better first impression, cosmetic dentistry could be the solution for you. At Premier Family Dental, Dr. Rick Cofer, Jr. provides exceptional cosmetic dentistry smile solutions.

Cosmetic dentistry is a term used to describe any dental treatments that change the way your smile appears. The solutions we offer include cosmetic dental bonding, teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers.

If you have a chipped or cracked tooth, cosmetic dental bonding is a great way to cover over these flaws and improve the appearance of your smile. If your teeth are yellowed or stained, teeth whitening will brighten your smile for a more youthful appearance. If you want to change the appearance of your smile and hide flaws and imperfections, porcelain veneers is a good choice.

We have all the cosmetic dentistry solutions for your smile needs, and can even come up with a custom treatment plan to help you achieve the beautiful smile of your dreams. If you’re interested in seeing how cosmetic dentistry can help improve your smile, give us a call today! We’re here because we want everyone to have a beautiful smile.

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Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening

July 8, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, teeth whitening, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 6:33 pm

Is your smile less than dazzling? Have you even tried whitening toothpaste or other over the counter whitening solutions but just aren’t satisfied with the results. Teeth whitening from Premier Family Dental is a great way to enhance the natural beauty of your smile by helping to remove stains and discoloration that detract from your appearance.

Teeth can become stained or discolored for a variety of reasons, including aging, coffee, tea, alcohol, and even certain medications. No matter what the cause is, teeth whitening can help to remove these stains and leave you with a brighter smile that makes you look younger.

We offer take-home whitening trays to help you whiten your smile from the comfort of your own home. You’ll get a custom bleaching tray that you’ll use with professional bleaching gel as directed. You’ll start to see results after a few days, with full results achieved after about two weeks.

Achieving a whiter smile is easier than you think with teeth whitening solutions from Dr. Cofer. Give us a call today to get started on the path to a brighter smile. Our cosmetic dentistry treatments will have you smiling once again.

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General Family Dentistry in Waco

July 1, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: dental checkup, Dr. Rick Cofer, general dentistry, general family dentistry, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 6:33 pm

General dentistry is the foundation of a healthy smile and should be an important part of your dental care routine. At Premier Family Dental, we provide general family dentistry our-services to ensure that you and your entire family have healthy, beautiful smiles.

Your regular dental checkup is an important part of general family dentistry. It is important to visit us twice a year so we can clean your teeth and make sure everything’s looking good with your smile. We’ll remove plaque and tartar as well as inspect your teeth for signs of decay, cavities, or gum disease.

Children’s dentistry is also an important part of our practice. We’ll make sure your child’s teeth stay healthy as they grow and develop, as well as teaching you and your child to care for their teeth. General family dentistry is here to help ensure you have healthy smiles both now and in the future.

General family dentistry encompasses more than just your dental checkup. It covers everything necessary to ensure the health of your smile: cleaning, instructional care, preventative care, and more. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment and see for yourself how general family dentistry care can enhance your smile.

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Periodontal Care in Waco

May 23, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Rick Cofer, general dentistry, gum disease, Hewett, Lorena, periodontal care, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 4:26 pm

It’s important to visit us for a dental check up every six months for a variety of reasons. Gum disease is a serious health concern and is virtually symptomless. When you come in for your checkup, we’ll check you for signs of this serious infection.

Gum disease is an infection caused by a buildup of tartar on your teeth. The tartar irritates the gums, and they become infected. Over time, the gum tissue will begin to recede. Your tooth will gradually loosen and eventually fall out. Since this infection is basically symptomless, it’s important that you visit us regularly so we can inspect your smile. One of the few symptoms is bleeding gums, so if you’re experiencing this then please call our office.

If you do have gum disease, we can provide periodontal care to restore the health of your teeth and gums, and keep the infection from spreading throughout your body. If left untreated, you’re putting yourself at risk for losing a tooth.

Gum disease is a serious dental health concern, but you’re not alone. We are here to help with periodontal care to stop the infection and ensure that all our patients have healthy smiles.

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