How to Stop Clenching Your Jaw
Many things can lead to stress and the impacts can be far reaching. Stress can impact our bodies in a lot of ways and cause a lot of discomfort. Our dental health is no exception, as stress is a common…
5 Ways to Spot Cavities
Sometimes we don’t notice cavities until something triggers discomfort. Cavities are not fun, so it’s important to know how to recognize them when they start. Here are 5 ways to spot cavities so you can catch them early. 1. Sensitivity…
Worst Summer Foods for Your Teeth
Waving down the ice cream truck and sitting on a step eating an ice cream sandwich or celebrating summer with a backyard barbeque are among many of our fondest summer memories, but as we’ve gotten older we may have become…
Tooth Sensitivity
If enjoying a spoonful of ice cream or sipping a cup of hot coffee incites a painful response from your teeth, you likely are suffering from tooth sensitivity. For those of us that experience tooth sensitivity when consuming hot…
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…
Top 9 Dental Symptoms
Is your mouth (teeth, gums, tongue) bothering you? Each of these 9 dental symptoms listed could indicate a serious issue, such as disease, infection or tooth breakage. 1. Sensitive teeth 2. Toothache 3. Bleeding/sore gums 4. Bad breath 5. Jaw…
Surprising Things That Can Damage Teeth
It is hard to imagine how you would have to function if you didn’t have any teeth. Teeth are a vital part of our body and are used frequently throughout the day. They are an important step in the process…