"If you are looking for a friendly, efficient, compassionate and knowledgeable dentist, Dr. Timothy Cooper is your man.

He was the first dentist that ever called me to see how I was doing after a procedure. I was very touched.

He brought to mind a procedure that no other dentist told me about and I have seen a dozen dentist, at least. The others always want to do the crown and he is the first one to suggest the onlay. I am very thrilled that I get to keep most of my tooth and not have yet another crown. So thank you Dr. Cooper for you kindness and insight." D.W., Scottsdale, AZ

"If you are looking for a friendly, efficient, compassionate and knowledgeable dentist, Dr. Timothy Cooper is your man. He was the first dentist that ever called me to see how I was doing after a procedure. I was very touched.

Online Dental Education Library

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.

The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories - therapeutic and cosmetic.

In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown to actually fight cavities, plaque and gingivitis.

On the other hand, cosmetic rinses merely treat breath odor, reduce bacteria and/or remove food particles in the mouth. They do nothing to treat or prevent gingivitis.

People who have difficulty brushing (because of physical difficulties such as arthritis) can benefit from a good therapeutic mouth rinse.

Caution: Even rinses that are indicated to treat plaque or cavities are only moderately effective. In fact, regular rinsing with water and use of good quality fluoride toothpaste are just as or more effective.