Tom Cockerell Jr DDS

03/05/2024

Our phones and internet keep going in and out. If you call and aren’t able to get through please try again in an hour or so! Spectrum promises us they keep fixing it!

01/04/2023

We are exactly one month away from our SOLD OUT Bubbles, Boots and Bingo event! We wanted to take some time to thank our very amazing sponsors who are supporting this first-time event in big ways! Cavender's Primrose Schools H-E-B Frank Kent BlueQuail Clothing Co. Newborn Nightingales R Campbell Realty LLC Stanley Eisenman's Fine Shoes Tom Cockerell Jr DDS Legacy Dental Vertical Chiropractic &bingo

01/31/2019

Daily Devotional 1.30.19
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01/31/2019

PDFs are Clumsy and Outdated! Enhance your patient's experience with the industry's BEST online patient forms! https://hubs.ly/H0g6pN_0 American Association of Dental Office Management - AADOM

11/30/2017

You may have wondered if primary (baby) teeth are important since they are eventually replaced by permanent (adult) teeth. The answer is yes! Primary teeth don't just help children eat, speak and smile— they help them maintain good overall health, good nutrition, maintain space for permanent teeth and build confidence. Learn more about primary teeth from Head Start:

11/27/2017

You hear a lot about how sour candy is bad for your teeth, but what about naturally sour foods like citrus fruits? Sour taste is caused by acid, which can actually irritate your tongue and erode tooth enamel, making your teeth more susceptible to decay. Enjoy citrus in moderation and rinse your mouth with water afterward.

11/23/2017

Some patients express concern about radiation exposure from dental X-rays. Dental X-rays are safe and have very low levels of radiation exposure thanks to specially designed techniques and tools! They help us detect signs and symptoms of disease not visible during a regular dental exam. Learn more:

Dental X-rays are a useful tool to detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam.

11/20/2017

Do you drink more soda than you'd like to admit? Drinking soda can be a tough habit to break. Here are some tips to stop drinking soda for good:
* Don't quit cold turkey— gradually cut back on soda so quitting is more manageable
* Mix soda with water to retrain your taste buds
* Count your calories to be accountable
* Switch to unsweetened tea
* Drink water before soda to quench your thirst
Check out more tips: http://bit.ly/1Bt1Pct
Stop the Pop

Soft drinks can be bad for your waistline, your teeth, your bones, and more. Here's how to make giving them up easier.

11/16/2017

Many people know that limiting sugar consumption is important for good oral and overall health. However, you may be surprised to learn just how difficult it is to keep your sugar consumption within recommended limits when you discover just how much sugar is in everything we eat! Check out these helpful tips from the ADA:

Too much sugar can do more harm than good for your child's dental and overall health. Try these strategies to cut back on sugar in your child's...

11/13/2017

They may be controversial, but the tooth gems of the 90s are making a comeback! How do you feel about tooth gems? Do you love them or hate them? If you're thinking about getting a tooth gem, please don't DIY at home!

From Halsey to beauty vloggers.

11/09/2017

A common myth is that placing a cap over your toothbrush helps keep your toothbrush cleaner, but doing so actually traps in moisture and creates the perfect habitat for bacteria to grow. Ditch the cap and let your bristles breathe!