Dr. Steve Cobb has practiced dentistry for 45+ years honing his skills, keeping up with the latest in oral hygiene, and serving his patients with the highest quality dental care. By focusing on the interconnected nature of oral and overall health, Dr. Cobb offers patients at our Odessa, TX office a comprehensive approach to dental care that supports not only a strong and healthy smile but also complete wellbeing. Dr. Cobb is a trusted dentist in your community who knows that dental care is about more than the basics of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry; that is why he continued his education over the years to add sleep apnea therapy and cosmetic dentures to his treatment options. For big city dentistry under the big sky of West Texas, visit the office of Dr. Steve Cobb.
Dr. Cobb and his team were the best! They say down and we looked up close at the tooth from all angles using a camera. He made genuine suggestions as the process went along. After deciding TOGETHER that a filling would be the best route, he got to work. BEST shots I’ve ever had…who says that? Great experience, great team!”
“Dr. Cobb has to be the best dentist I have ever had! If you have any fears of getting shots then is the guy to see, he makes the process of everything so pleasant and fast. Dr. Cobb along with his staff have to be the friendliest dental office I have ever been to; they make you feel right at home it’s not just going to the dentist it’s going to see family.”
“I am a 63-year-old female who has used 6 different dentists in my life. Dr. Cobb is without a doubt, the best of the best. I asked Dr. Cobb to redo two of my crowns that were done by other dentists, but never fit quite right. He was able to make them fit perfectly on the first try. Dr. Cobb is an artist in his work and a kind, gentle man. I would highly recommend... him to anyone.”
Routine check-ups and cleanings along with regular brushing and flossing at home are the keys to a smile that will last a lifetime.
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A brighter, whiter smile gives you added confidence and helps you look and feel younger. Ask us about the best option for your smile.
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Tired of not being able to eat and drink anything? Want to smile with confidence again? Our team of experts is ready to help.
Dr. Cobb and our dental team are ready to welcome you to our Odessa dental practice. To find us, we are located off I-20 between Tanglewood Ln and Parkway Blvd at 4208 Maple Ave right beside Mamacitas. Our office is within minutes of The University of Texas Permian Basin and the Stonehenge replica. Nearby are multiple churches, residential living areas, schools, and businesses, some of which include Nimitz Middle School, Tanglewood Baptist Church, Golden Crest Apartment Homes, Optimist Park, MCH Urgent Care JBS Parkway, and Cru Apartments. If you need a dentist near Odessa, TX, stop by and see us today. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
We treat our patients like individuals, not numbers. As such, we always take the time to listen to their questions and provide helpful answers. The following FAQs cover several topics that many patients tend to wonder about; we hope that you find the answers we’ve given useful. Of course, you always have the option of calling our dental team near Gardendale if you can’t find the answers you need on this page or elsewhere on our website.
You can likely think of a few traits that you want from a dental practice, such as accepting your insurance, offering a comprehensive menu of services, and being in a convenient location. You can make a list of what’s most important to you, then search online for dental offices. If you find one that seems to fit what you’re looking for, research them further by reading online reviews. Additionally, you can also check to see if the dentist has a biography that can give you a feel for how experienced they are and what their approach to treatment is.
Many dental insurance plans are willing to pay up to 100% of the cost of biannual checkups and cleanings. If you don’t have insurance, then the out-of-pocket cost for these treatments depends on factors like what practice you go to, where it’s located, and how healthy your mouth is. In the United States, a dental checkup and cleaning can cost between $200 and $350; you’ll need to get in touch with the practice in question if you want a more precise answer.
It takes many years of studying to enter the dental field. After earning a bachelor’s degree, prospective dentists need to go to dental school in order to earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine or a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dental school typically takes around three years, and the curriculum typically includes plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning.
Once an individual has been recognized as a dentist, they will still need to plan on doing quite a bit of learning. Specifically, they will need to attend continuing education courses every so often, with the exact number of hours needed being determined by the state.
Avoiding the dentist is likely to lead to severe oral health issues in the long run, so it’s best to figure out a way to make dentistry as affordable as possible right now. Oftentimes, this means using your dental insurance benefits wisely. Our team is able to work with many different insurance companies, so please call us to confirm whether we accept your plan. We’re also happy to accept CareCredit from patients who would like to use financing to make the total cost of their care less of a burden on their budget.