We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving feast. Now we all have the fun task of decorating to get ready for Christmas. So, turn on your favorite Christmas music and get into the Christmas spirit and start decorating! We thought it would also be fun to reflect on the...
Thanksgiving is approaching, and what a wonderful time of year it is! You get to eat delicious food, spend time with family, and think about all the good things in your life that you are thankful for. Thanksgiving With Braces You might be feeling down because you...
When it comes to October, we all think of Halloween! Here at Cobb Orthodontics, we love Halloween, and we also love it when you have healthy teeth. So, in addition to all the fun trick or treating, we wanted to let people know that the entire month of October is also...
Studies have consistently shown that wearing mouthguards during sports is extremely important. I think anyone can agree that a ball hitting you in the face is never fun, especially when it also involves damaging your teeth. Some of the common dental injuries in sports...
What is Early Orthodontic Treatment? We sometimes refer to early orthodontic treatment as Phase One treatment. Early orthodontic treatment is when we start treatment earlier than traditional treatment. (Yes, we win the Captain Obvious award for that one)! Usually,...
Can You Pass the Quiz? We learn from an early age to brush our teeth before we go to bed. However, we may not have understood at a young age why this was important. Besides, there is so much more to oral hygiene than just brushing your teeth before you go to bed. The...
There are quite a few reasons that summer is the perfect time to start orthodontic treatment for your child. Why Summer? Okay, so what are the good reasons that summer is the perfect time to start? Schedule – Typically, there is more free time (at least for your kids)...
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional braces? You may not like the idea of braces or feel too self-conscious to wear them. Don't despair. Clear aligners may be an option for you. Clear aligners are thin, clear trays made to fit your teeth. Unlike metal...
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...