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Premier Family Dental and Your Insurance

March 21, 2014

It is estimated that over 64 million Americans have periodontal disease. Although it is a startling realization, it is the unfortunate truth. What can be even more frustrating is when you discover your dental practice does not accept the insurance you have. At Premier Family Dental, we are proud to accept many forms of insurance and payment plans to make our patients’ lives easier!

Our practice accepts many of the major insurances, including GEHA, United Healthcare, and United Corncordia. More than likely, you will have no problem with us accepting your insurance. Also, if you do not see your insurance listed, you are more than welcome to send us a question on our financial options page!

We also accept CareCredit and Springleaf, both companies able to help you get the dental work you need done while working with you and your financial needs. Also, in order to help your appointment and entire experience go as smoothly as possible, we will file your dental insurance claims for you! Either way, our main goal at Premier Family Dental is that your experience is second to none!

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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Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening

February 25, 2014

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, teth whitening, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 10:10 pm

Being insecure about your smile is never an easy thing to deal with, no matter who you are. Whether they are chipped, gapped, or cracked, being confident in your smile can be a key attribute to overall self-esteem. One thing you may be insecure about is the color of your teeth. Stained, dark teeth can be aesthetically unappealing, especially when many consider a smile a first impression. Dr. Rick Cofer understands how his patients feel when they are insecure about their smile, which is why he offers teeth whitening to his patients.

At Premier Family Dental, we offer at-home whitening to our patients. This is the most convenient way of whitening your smile, as it is done in the comfort of your own home. We will be able to create custom-made trays that fit your teeth exactly. We will also provide you with professional-grade whitening gel. You fill the trays with the whitening gel, and wear them for a little bit of time every day. In about four days, you will be able to see amazing results!

Being able to whiten your smile is definitely a step in the right direction in being more secure in your smile. When you have confidence in yourself, that security can leak into many areas of your life. You can join your friends in a laugh, meet new people, and make that memorable first impression resting assured your smile is dazzling! If you are interested in Dr. Cofer whitening your smile, contact our office today, and we will be glad to help!

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Dental Implants Revisited

February 18, 2014

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dental implants, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 10:07 pm

Last month we discussed about dental implants at Premier Family Dental and how they can improve your smile. We talked about the process itself and how it can give you your confidence back. Now we’re going to talk about why Dr. Cofer is more than able to handle your dental implant procedure. Dr. Cofer has 200 hours of advanced training on dental implanting, and he doesn’t rely on outside sources to get the job done. He is able to take care of your procedure from start to finish, which saves you money because you do not have to make numerous trips to many different specialists. Dr. Cofer guarantees a flat, all-inclusive fee before you start your treatment, and everything is quoted in advance so you are aware of how much money you will need to put aside.

At Premier Family Dental, your care and comfort come first. Our highly experienced doctor and team are all here to make sure you experience is unmatched by any other office. When you come in for your appointment with Dr. Cofer for your dental implants, he will fully evaluate and assess your smile in its current condition, being able to tell you exactly what your process will entail.

A wonderful thing about dental implants is that you can have the procedure done whether you are missing one tooth or an entire arch! Dr. Cofer will be able to sit down with you and tell you what is best, keeping you informed every step of the way. Although dental implanting is a restorative procedure, Dr. Cofer’s goal is to save as many as your natural teeth as possible, and strives to make your new smile as organic as possible. At the end of the procedure, you are left with an amazing new smile you can be proud to show off! If you have any questions on how Dr. Cofer can help restore your smile with dental implants, call our office and schedule an appointment! After all, life is too short not to smile with confidence!

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Children’s Dentistry at Premier Family Dental

January 22, 2014

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: children's dentistry, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 5:17 pm

The beautiful thing about children is that they’re carefree and beautifully happy. The only thing they can’t be carefree about, however, is taking care of their teeth. At Premier Family Dental, we emphasize the importance of your child’s teeth, and Dr. Cofer is ready and able to start your child off in the right direction. We understand that some children may have anxieties visiting dentists, which is why knowledgeable team is ready to welcome them with open arms and friendly smiles.

Child dentistry is very important because it is crucial to preventing problems before they arise, as well as sets up your child for success in the future. Common practices in children’s dentistry are dental sealants. Because a child’s tooth is more prone to cavities and decay, sealants grant protection by having a plastic covering painted in the grooves of the tooth to save from harm in the future. Sealants are primarily applied to premolars and permanent molars, given the grooves are deeper than the other teeth and more susceptible to deterioration.

Coinciding with sealants, fluoride treatments are also involved in child dentistry frequently. Fluoride plays a crucial role in preventing decay as well as acting as an agent for attracting other minerals, like Calcium and Phosphate, to build strong teeth. Granted, fluoride does not prevent cavities from emerging, but it may delay their arrival, giving your child a better chance to have beautiful, healthy teeth and a glorious smile. Beginning routine brushing and flossing habits early on is a sure way of having your child’s smile be as stunning as possible, and Dr. Cofer as well as the Premier Family Dental team are here to make sure your child has an awesome experience.

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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Root Canals with Dr. Cofer

January 8, 2014

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, root canal therapy, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 12:00 pm

Contrary to popular belief, root canals relieve pain, not cause pain. An infected tooth causes an immense amount of pain and can be expensive if nothing is done to make it better. At Premier Family Dental, we want to make sure we take care of all of your needs, and Dr. Cofer is just the guy to do it!

Having a root canal done not only helps in alleviating your pain, but it also helps your teeth. A root canal is done when there is an infected tooth, and the decay has to be removed before it gets any worse. Dr. Cofer starts your root canal by drilling into the infected tooth, and removing the pulp. When the tooth is infected, it also infects the pulp of the tooth, causing it to swell. Once the pulp is removed, Dr. Cofer will fill the tooth with a tooth-colored filling, and top it off with a crown to prevent any further damage. In the end, you’re left feeling relieved and in better health!

When you leave your teeth infected, not only can the matter get worse, but it can affect the rest of your body. By delaying a root canal, the bacteria affecting your teeth can enter your blood stream, possibly causing harm to the rest of your body. It’s better to take care of your oral issues sooner rather than later before it gets any worse! If you’re interested in how Dr. Cofer can help you by performing a root canal, contact our office and make an appointment!

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Change Your Smile with Dental Implants

December 17, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dental implants, Dr. Rick Cofer, Hewett, Lorena, Premier Family Dental, restorative dentistry, Robinson, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 9:09 am

For a lot of people, having insecurities about your smile can be crippling. It may be the color of your teeth, the misalignment, or the apparent fillings. A lot of people, though, are not confident in their smile because they have missing teeth. Dentures partials are a couple ways to handle the issue, but dental implants at Premier Family Dental may be perfect for you! A life changing and convenient procedure, dental implants can definitely revolutionize your life for the better.

The adventure of dental implanting starts with a consultation with our very own Dr. Rick Cofer. There, he will be able to evaluate your smile and speak with you about your long term goals. Once you are considered to be a candidate, the fun actually begins. A metal implant, very much resembling a screw, is embedded into your jaw bone. This metal implant provides security and stability for your new teeth. Then the abutment is added, which is essentially a support system for the metal implant as well as the crown placed on top. After that, the tooth-resembling crown is cemented to the abutment, completing your new look!

With a 98% success rate, dental implants will give you back the self esteem you lost, as well as improve your speech and ability to eat. One other plus regarding dental implants is the fact they look very natural. Smoothly blending in with your natural teeth, implants are a sure way for you to look as organic and natural as possible. With Dr. Cofer being able to do the whole procedure in his office, it is a convenient, wonderful way for you to change your smile! Contact our office to see if you’re a candidate for dental implants, and celebrate the New Year with a new smile!

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Porcelain Veneers at Premier Family Dental

November 25, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Rock Cofer, Jr., porcelain veneers, Premier Family Dental, Waco — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 6:32 pm

Whether you spilled ketchup on your favorite shirt or chipped your everyday coffee mug, things have a natural way of following the process of aging. The same goes for your teeth. A nick here, a stain there, your teeth are vulnerable to life’s knocks. The silver lining is the fact that Premier Family Dental is able to improve your smile in no time with porcelain veneers! Taking as little as two visits, Dr. Rick Cofer, Jr. is able to make your smile like new.

The process of getting veneers starts with our team asking questions of how you’d like your smile to look, taking impressions of your mouth, and sending your impressions to a lab to have your personalized veneers made. Once everything is in place to have your new teeth applied, your prepared natural tooth is surrounded by a thin layer of porcelain and made permanent with dental resin cement. The end result is the gorgeous, flawless smile you have always wanted.

Porcelain veneers can be used to treat gapped, misaligned, and weathered teeth. The wonderful thing about porcelain veneers is the fact that they’re stain resistant and can last for many years. Porcelain veneers also offer a more natural look to your cosmetic change. A lot of people do not like for it to be obvious they had work done, and this is a wonderful way of making sure the new you has an organic appearance. Bring your confidence back by making an appointment at Premier Family Dental, and bring in the New Year with a new you!

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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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