Treatment Resources

VPro+, paired with Dr. Cooke’s expertise, will ensure that you have the most comfortable and advanced ortho experience.

Dr. Cooke understands the importance of retainer wear. She also knows that families are on budgets and can't always afford to replace retain

Isn’t that just something I just see on BuzzFeed? Nope! Researchers estimate that as many as 20% of all adults are born with at least one tooth missing. This...

We are so happy you chose Cooke Orthodontics to help with your smile journey. Our blog and FAQ sections of the website contain a ton of great information and...

What is the Carriere Motion Class II Correction Appliance? The Motion Appliance is used to correct a Class II malocclusion (increased over-jet). It can be us...

A Precise, Atraumatic Method for Manipulating Oral Tissues How It’s Different The dental laser is unique because it can be used as a surgical instrument with...

Bouncy Trays Tell Dr. Cooke at your next appointment that you are experiencing bouncy trays. Sometimes they are bouncy in the back because teeth are erupting...

When treating patients, 3-D images gives Dr. Cooke a superior view of what she is diagnosing and allows her to effectively determine the next step toward a b...

My permanent retainer is loose... What should I do? The first thing you should do is call us and let us know that you have a loose wire! 707-255-4400 What s...

We know that braces come with a lot of questions! We have provided answers to some of the most common questions in this post. If you have a question not addr...

Congratulations! You started your Invisalign treatment today! What to expect: Aligners feel tight Teeth may be sore Placing and removing aligners is awkward ...

There are three common ways to remove your aligners: 1. Removing aligners from the tongue side 2. Remove aligners from the cheek side 3. Remove aligners with...

Pokey Wires If you have a pokey wire, please come in so we can help adjust the pokey wire. If you are unable to come in to see us right away, we have some su...

Don’t worry, we won’t send you home with a brown furry herbivore when we are “delivering” your hyrax expander! As you start turning your hyrax you may find t...

There are lots of ways to make orthodontic treatment affordable for you and we work hard to help you find a plan that works for you or your family. You may b...

Why a Schwartz expander? The shwartz applies gentle pressure as you expand It is easy to keep the teeth clean You get to pick colors But, most importantly, I...

Frequency: Ideally brushing and flossing should happen 3x per day, following each meal You must make sure your teeth are PERFECTLY CLEAN at least once a day ...

Keeping your retainers clean is so important for the health of your smile! RETAINER MAINTENANCE: DAILY : Each morning, use a small bit of non-abrasive toothp...

The cost of orthodontic treatment depends on your individual treatment plan, and the complexity of your case. On average, treatment can range from $1200-$800...

Q. What are those BITE BLOCKs? A. Bite blocks are made out of blue or tooth colored material. They are used to help protect your brackets from your teeth or ...