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• posted: Jan. 25, 2017
• oral surgery

While the words “oral surgery” may bring to mind visions of a lengthy procedure under general anesthesia in a hospital, that is, fortunately, not always the case. Some oral surgeries Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2016
• dental implants,  restorative dentistry

Dental implant surgery is a way for your dentist to restore your smile when you have missing or damaged teeth. This surgery is a specialty of Dr. Peter Cooper at Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2016
• oral surgery

Here are some of the best measures you can take to make sure your mouth heals as quickly as possible. Whether you’ve just had surgery to treat your gum disease or Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2016
• periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is not something many people think about on a daily basis. However, this serious dental condition is the number one cause of tooth loss and preventing it is Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2016
• wisdom teeth

Ready to find out if oral surgery is the next best dental option for you? Did your Pasadena periodontist Dr. Peter Cooper mention oral surgery the last time you came into Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2016
• Scaling and Root Planing

Find out just one way to effectively combat gum disease in Pasadena, CA. Have you just been diagnosed by your Pasadena, CA periodontist, Dr. Peter Cooper, with gum disease? If so, Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2016
• dental implants

Dental implants are an excellent option if you need to replace a lost tooth. Implants become a permanent part of your mouth and feel just like a natural tooth. Pasadena Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2015
• Periodontist

Find out the purpose of a periodontist and when you should seek one out.   You’re experiencing painful, swollen or bleeding gums—where do you turn? While a regular dentist may be able Read More

• posted: Aug. 05, 2015
• Corrective Jaw Surgery

Has a birth defect, medical condition or trauma affected your jaw alignment to the point where your quality of life is suffering? If so, it may be time to visit Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2015
• Loose Teeth

Have you ever been struck in the mouth with a baseball or had an auto accident resulting in a loose tooth? Sure, plenty of kids and adults have, but did Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2015
• Gum Grafting

Growing "long in the tooth" is usually used as a term that's reserved for people who are growing older. But did you know that literally growing "long in the tooth" Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2015
• dental implants

Oral surgery is sometimes required to improve your health and appearance. This article outlines a few of the situations in which oral surgery is essential. Learning that you need surgery doesn't Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2015
• TMD

In addition to standard dental services like periodontal treatment and dental implants, Dr. Peter G. Cooper, DDS also consults patients that experience temporomandibular joint disorder, also called TMD or TMJ Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2014
• dental implants

Anyone suffering with tooth loss can regain a healthier smile with oral surgery in Pasadena. While it’s hard to say goodbye to summer we do get to welcome the start of the ice Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2014
• cosmetic dentistry,  dental implant

Do you miss the smile you once had? Would you love to get it back? Then dental implants may be for you. Dental implants are an effective and popular way Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2014
• gum disease

Did you know that about half of adults in America have gum disease? That statistic is downright frightening. In fact, you might currently be dealing with this disease and feeling Read More