Halloween is the only time of year when kids can run around you with wings and masks and you need not bat an eye. It’s also the only time you hope your children ask for a literal handout. The biggest concern isn’t the “strangers” that they’ll be meeting in your neighborhood, but rather all the candy they’ll inevitably get. They are a little too young to think about their teeth, so as a parent you must. You don’t want to ruin the holiday and take the candy away, so what can you do? Your children’s dentist in Waco, TX from Premier Family Dental has a few tips for you this Halloween. (more…)

You’ve always had a bit of an eye when it comes to interior design. One thing you like to use is a splash of color, which is when you have a bright color in one spot of a room that is relatively neutral. This is a great and easy way to add energy to a room. However, the last place you would want to see a splash of color is your bathroom, namely your sink. Whenever you brush and floss your teeth, they inevitably begin to bleed, which leads to a lot of unwanted pink in the sink. Is there any way to stop this? Your dentist in Waco, TX lets you know what might be happening, as well as how to prevent it. (more…)

People tend to put a lot of thought into what they eat. It’s always a balance between eating the food you want versus eating the food you need. You know how it can affect your body and your weight, but do you know how food affects your teeth? You’ve heard that sugar can give you a cavity, but how does that actually work? Dr. Rick Cofer, your family dentist in Waco, breaks it down for you. (more…)

Your child is running around the house showing everyone their wiggly tooth. It’s a bit unnerving, really. You remember when you were that age, and you refused to even touch a tooth once it started to move. You guess it’s better that they are excited rather than nervous. The question is, however, is this the right time for them to be losing teeth? Are your child’s teeth developing properly? Dr. Cofer, your dentist in Waco, TX, let’s you know how your child’s teeth should develop. (more…)