Healthy Valentine’s Day Candy Alternatives
Happy New Year from your friends here at Cochran, Soares & Associates! While you’re enjoying the reprieve from the hectic holiday season, we’re going to get proactive and offer up some tasty options for your lil’ sweethearts come February. For Valentine's Day, there...
Braces & Baby Teeth: Can My Child Have Both?
Here at Cochran, Soares and Associates Pediatric Dentistry, you may not find it surprising that we get a myriad of questions about deciduous (baby) teeth, braces and whether or not they can co-exist in the same mouth effectively. Yes, it is possible for a child to get...
Invisalign Just in Time for Senior Photos
Senior pictures are a special moment for both students and their parents. It marks the culmination of the journey that your children have been on for most of their lives, and their senior pictures are a great memory of the way they looked when they took that first...
Healthy Snack Ideas for the Holidays
We’re headed for the holiday season at full speed and trying to figure out ways to keep everybody snack-happy without starting 2024 with a mouthful of cavities. We put our heads together and came up with some healthier options that will send your holiday guests home...
Halloween Treats That Don’t Cause Cavities
Halloween can be a sugary holiday, and as is tradition, the kids will be out in full regalia hunting the sweetest, sourest, stickiest treats in the neighborhood. While we all know candy is dandy, it’s our duty as parents to do our best to balance out the sugar blast...
Go Back to School with a Fresh Start & Fresh Breath
Another school year is upon us and it’s time for a refresher on the importance of gum hygiene and health from the professionals at Cochran, Soares and Associates Pediatric Dentistry. Often overshadowed by the attention given to teeth, gum health is a cornerstone of...
Invisalign or Traditional Wire Braces: What’s Better for Your Child?
As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child’s dental care. And if your child needs braces, you might be wondering which type of orthodontic care, specifically, is the best for them. That being said, there are two primary options: traditional wire braces...
School Is Out, Dental Health Is In: Best Back-to-School Practices
Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to ensure that your child has healthy teeth and gums before they go back to school. Of course, a dental checkup and cleaning will not only help your child feel their best, but it can also prevent future dental issues. Plus,...
5 Ways to Beat Summertime Cavities During Summer Vacation
Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and vacationing with family and friends. However, it’s also a time when kids tend to eat worse and brush less frequently… thereby leading to more cavities. This can be quite a problem for parents, as they need to ensure their...
Understanding Retainers After Braces: A Parent’s Guide
As a parent, you want the best for your child's dental health. And after undergoing orthodontic treatment, you may wonder if your child will need to continue to wear a retainer as an adult. Remember: retainers are an essential part of the orthodontic treatment process...