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,...
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...
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?