Everyone wants a bright, beautiful smile with straight, white teeth. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with perfect teeth. There can be spaces or gaps between them, or they can be crooked and misaligned. If a stunning smile is your goal, it might take some work to get there. How long will it take to straighten […]
Is Sparkling Water Bad for Your Teeth?
You hear it all the time—avoid sugary sodas because they are bad for your teeth. In order to keep up with your oral hygiene, you ditched the pop and juice and switched to sparkling water. Great, right? Maybe not. Sparkling water, while better overall for your health owing to the lack of refined sugar, might […]
What To Expect When Getting a Dental Crown
Damaged teeth can impact your self-esteem, the function of your bite, and your overall oral health. Thankfully, there are many options for restorative dentistry to help bring your smile back to its very best. Sometimes referred to as caps, dental crowns are one such restorative procedure. They can be used to address function or can […]
Are Electric Toothbrushes Worth It?
Good oral hygiene can help to improve your overall health. We recommend brushing and flossing at least twice each day. It’s the most important thing you can do for your dental health—aside from getting regular dental checkups of course. For effective prevention of both gum disease and cavities, you should brush for between 2 and […]
When Should Your Child Have Their First Dental Visit?
Dental care is important for every member of your family, including the littlest ones. When should your child first begin receiving dental care? Well, dental care begins with building awareness and understanding of oral health and how the dentist can help play a vital role in overall health. Normally, the first teeth you will notice […]
What Are the Pros & Cons of Veneers?
If you have ever looked in the mirror and wished your smile was different, veneers may be the solution you are looking for. These porcelain restorations are a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure. When a stunning, customized smile is what you are after, veneers offer a total transformation. Dentists who specialize in cosmetic work are adept […]
How to Choose a Dentist in Canada
Not all dentists are created equally. Just as lawyers, doctors, and other professionals have their specialties and skillsets, so do dentists. You would not choose a divorce lawyer when you really need a tax attorney, and you would not choose a pediatrician when you really need a podiatrist. So, why are you selecting just any […]
Is Invisalign Better Than Braces?
Everyone deserves an opportunity to enjoy a straight, shining, confident smile. But crooked teeth, misalignment, and overcrowding can affect both your self-esteem and overall oral health. While braces have been the longstanding answer to these issues, many orthodontic advancements now address the growing desire for quicker, more discreet results. Cooper Dental is proud to offer […]