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Questions You Should Bring with You to Your Next Appointment with Us
A big part of our relationships with our patients is the fact that we regularly engage in education. At Cooper Family Dentistry, we want you, our patient, to feel completely confident in your lifestyle choices that will affect your dental health. To get you there, we know you need to be educated about various things relating to your dental health.
With that in mind, here are some of the common questions we see. As the answers to these questions can vary depending on each patient’s circumstances, we recommend that you bring them up the next time we see you.
What Can I Do to Whiten My Teeth?
It’s just a fact of life that, as the years pass, many people begin to see a discoloration in their teeth. This can be due to things such as drinking coffee or tea, smoking, eating foods with strong pigments in them, or drinking red wine. Of course, other factors come into play as well, and these factors can vary from person to person.
Having said that, there are definitely ways to help you achieve a whiter, brighter smile. From at-home bleaching treatments that we can help you with to in-office whitening sessions, all the way to the use of veneers, we can help. Ask us about your smile the next time you see us, and we’ll be happy to discuss your options with you.
Why Do I Experience Sensitivity to Heat and Cold?
Tooth sensitivity is something that many of our patients experience. It can be due to any number of situations, so we would definitely need to take a look at your mouth before we could answer definitively.
That being said, common things that can result in sensitivity include gum recession, bruxism (grinding your teeth in your sleep), certain orthodontic procedures you may have had, or a tooth that has been damaged (such as a chipped or cracked tooth).
When you come see us, definitely let us know if you are experiencing sensitivity to temperature. We can take a good look and help you determine what, exactly, is the problem—and what can be done to remedy the situation.
At Cooper Family Dentistry, We Are Here for You!
Perhaps you have some other question to ask. Or perhaps you’re just not sure exactly what you should be asking about. Regardless of the situation, we’re here to help. Come see us, and let us help you discover the path to better oral health.
Dr. Jordan Cooper is from Jacksonville, AR. His father is Dr. James Cooper, a Jonesboro, AR native and practicing dentist of 39 years and his mother, Tracy Cooper, is a dental hygienist from Little Rock. Dr. Cooper graduated high school from Central Arkansas Christian, after which he entered at the University of Arkansas as a Chancellor’s Scholar in 1998.
Dr. David Cole is a graduate from the University of Arkansas, receiving his degree in 2016, and is a huge Razorback fan! He then went to dental school at the University of Tennessee where he received his D.D.S. in 2021. He looks forward to getting to know the Central Arkansas area, and serving his community!
Dr. Rasmussen is a Hot Springs native who graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2017 (Go Bears). After receiving his D.D.S from The University of Tennessee in 2021, he is looking forward to serving the central Arkansas community and the wonderful people who live here.
Dr. James Cooper was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He studied at the University of New Mexico and graduated from dental school from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. After 2 years of dental experience with the Army, Dr. Cooper moved to Jacksonville in 1973 to practice dentistry.