Diet soda vs regular soda: which is better for your teeth? When most patients ask Drs. Numa Cobb III, Numa Cobb Jr. this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet...
What about awesome archwires? When we think braces, we can’t help but think of the brackets on each tooth and the colorful ligature bands that surround them. But actually, the whole point of those brackets and bands is to hold the archwire in place. They gradually...
Braces and Band? Play On! You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to go. When your talents have seated you in the reed or brass sections, though, a...
Did you know the actions leading to the transformation of Valentine’s Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war?
If you already wear traditional braces, you know all about these helpful little rubber rings. But if you are new to the world of braces, you might like to know just what kind of elastics are available and what they can do for you. Ligatures: Alignment Assistance When...
At our Greensboro or Randleman office, orthodontic treatment offers many benefits for children at a young age.
When the time comes for Drs. Numa Cobb III, Numa Cobb Jr. to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a...
BRACES-FRIENDLY RECIPE: DINNER – Wearing braces during your treatment at Cobb Orthodontics presents unique challenges when it comes to food.
GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY – People, around Greensboro or Randleman wear green on St. Pat’s Day showing their spirit for the holiday.