Back to School Dental Check

Every year our family has a huge adjustment with starting school.  The kids need physicals, get school supplies, backpacks, and clothing.  A dental visit before school starts is a good idea to add to the list of things to do in July or Early August.  A little prevention goes a long way.  A visit to the dentist may help find decay and gum disease that can be dealt with before the crazy times that come with starting the school year.  If you need to get yourself or your child in to see a dentist we are here to help and answer any questions you may have.  Please feel free to call us at the number below or link to the website to discovery more about who we are.

-Dr. Cooper

859-266-2570

Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.

Electric Flossers

I've pointed out the importance of flossing in recent blog posts.  Flossing keeps cavities from forming between teeth as we as keeps bone loss and gum inflammation(gingivitis) from occurring.  Some individuals need extra help flossing from lack of ability to clean adequately.  Some people love flossing aides such as Reach's Flosser or Plackers that are very portable.  Electric flossers are used primarily at home in front of your sink.  They use a stream of water to flush debris from between teeth much like a water gun could.  Being either a/c powered or battery powered gives the user the ability to push a button making flossing much easier.  Waterpik is a classic example.  Typically, Waterpiks come with a high pressure and a low pressure tip for the user's preference.  Waterpiks work well under dental bridges or around teeth that have significant bone loss.  If you have any more questions about a Waterpik or about improving your oral health and scheduling a regular checkup, please give us a call or visit our website at the link below.

-Dr. Cooper

859-309-6052

Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.

Choosing a Toothpaste

There are many choices of toothpaste on the market.  Some claim to whiten, some desensitize, some take care of gingivitis, and some take care of all your dental needs.  I give out samples in my office of several brands.  I have a hard time advocating one toothpaste over another, except for sensitivity protection and personal preference.  What I have found is that some toothpaste works better for certain people than others.  I grew up using Crest toothpaste which does an overall excellent job.  Crest tends to be a bit grittier than Colgate as far as the paste.  Some people advocate Colgate.  I have found Colgate not to be a smoother texture than Crest.  I will say many people who come to see me with sensitivity issues seem to use Colgate Tartar Control toothpaste.  Thus, I tend to ask about Colgate Tartar Control usage when I see sensitivity or at least toothbrush abrasion.  Sensodyne is a great toothpaste for sensitivity.  It comes in different variants but the overall effect is the same.  This concise blog post about toothpaste is just that -- concise.  If you have any more questions about your dental hygiene or are interested in a dental cleaning visit our website at the link below, or call our office.

-Dr. Cooper

859-309-6052

Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.

Regular Checkups

New patients are a toss-up.  Sometimes they are quite regular with getting cleanings.  Sometimes they haven't been in years due to a bad experience or maybe getting out of the routine.  It is important to get regular checkups because cavities, gingivitis, and bone loss all develop over time, but sometimes faster than other times.  We see patients either on 3, 4, or 6 month intervals and is dependent on a number of factors.  Those factors could be dry mouth(which leads to cavities), gum loss, bone loss, ability to care for their teeth, and other factors.  Whether young or old, rich or poor, lots of teeth or few teeth, it's important to stay regular.  If you need a checkup and cleaning give us a call or visit our website for more information.

-Dr. Cooper

859-266-2570

Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.