Orthodontic Emergencies

Orthodontic Emergencies Whether you’re an old pro when it comes to orthodontic treatment, or anxiously awaiting your first adjustment appointment, it’s important to be aware of the minor issues that can sometimes pop up with braces. Many of these common orthodontic “emergencies” can be handled easily at home, but there are times a genuine orthodontic emergency may […]

Orthodontist or Dentist? When It’s Time For Braces, Who Is Better?

Orthodontist or Dentist? It’s not unusual for both dentists and orthodontists to have patients question what the difference is between our two professions. Many people incorrectly assume that the two are more or less interchangeable. While there are a number of similarities between general dentistry and orthodontics, there are also a significant number of differences […]

5 Reasons to Love Invisalign

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5 Reasons to Love Invisalign You’d likely be hard-pressed to find anyone among us who doesn’t desire a healthy, straight smile. However, for one reason or another, many people end up with misaligned or crooked teeth, which can be a problem for overall oral health as well as a knock to their self-confidence. Fortunately, a wide variety […]

Summer Survival Guide for Braces

Summer Survival Guide for Braces   Summer has finally arrived; now we can go out and sit by the pool, go on family vacations, summer camps, go to the park, and just relax outside in this beautiful weather.  Summer also brings about great foods and treats that we all look forward to enjoying each year. […]

What is Orthodontics? How can it help me?

Orthodontics: What and Why? When it comes to the dental profession, there can be a bit of confusion about what exactly different titles mean. This is completely understandable, since we share many common goals. Most centrally, each branch strives to keep people healthy and happy with the way they look and feel. We begin to diverge […]

12 Reasons to Visit Cooper Orthodontics

#12 Early and late hours!  We try at every level to accommodate our patients. Your time is important to us therefore we offer rotating patient hours by appointment only. #11 Relaxed atmosphere.  At Cooper Orthodontics, our goal is to make you feel comfortable. Our waiting area is equipped with comfortable couches and free Wi-Fi! #10 […]

Orthodontist: What Age to Bring Your Child

At what age should I bring my child to the orthodontist? This is a common question that most parents have. At what age should I take my child for the first time to see an orthodontist. Dr. Cooper likes to begin seeing patients around age 7. The sequence in which baby teeth are lost is […]

Orthodontic Health Month

Why is dental hygiene health so important? Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease and bad breath – but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses. Did you know that there is a link between poor dental hygiene and heart disease? Bacteria from […]