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Dr. Jonelle Cox

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👩🏾‍⚕️ Smile Advocate|Dentist
🦷 Making Dental Care Less Scary
✨ Because a Healthy Smile =
Confidence & Success 🇦🇬🇬🇩
✉️ DM “SMILE” for tips & resources

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✨ Allow me to reintroduce myself… 💜

I’m a dentist, but there’s so much more to me than teeth! 🦷

I’m a mom of 3, an entrepreneur, a Brooklyn girl with Caribbean roots, a foodie, a travel lover, and above all, a child of God. 🙏🏽❤️

I love creating beautiful smiles, exploring new places, enjoying good food, making memories, and finding joy in the little things.

Some days I’m Dr. Cox. Some days I’m just Mom. And most days, I’m juggling a little bit of everything! 😂

One thing I’ve learned? You don’t have to be just one thing. You can embrace every part of who you are. ✨

So whether you’re here for the dental tips, the laughs, the lifestyle, or a little inspiration…welcome to my world! 💕

Now it’s your turn! Tell me 3 things about YOU that have nothing to do with your job. 👇🏽

#DrJonelleCox #MoreThanADentist #DentistMom #WomenWhoInspire #BrooklynGirl taken in Brooklyn, New York by @drjonellecox

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6 hours ago

Be joyful. Be thankful. And keep praying through it ALL. 💜🙏🏽

Not just when life is good. Not just when things go as planned. But through the highs, the lows, the blessings, the challenges, and everything in between.

Choose joy, even in uncertainty.
Choose gratitude, even in difficult seasons.
And never stop praying, even when the answers haven’t come.

Because joy doesn’t require a perfect life, gratitude doesn’t require perfect circumstances, and prayer reminds us that we never have to navigate life alone. ✨

In every season, keep your faith bigger than your circumstances. 💜

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

#FaithOverFear #ChooseJoy #GratefulHeart #PrayWithoutCeasing #GodIsFaithful by @drjonellecox

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2 days ago

🦷 I’m a dentist AND a mom of three… and these are 5 dental habits I refuse to compromise on! 👩🏽‍⚕️💜

Because raising kids with healthy smiles starts long before their first cavity.

Here’s what I’m teaching mine:

1️⃣ No sugar sitting on teeth at bedtime. 🌙
2️⃣ If the teeth touch, we FLOSS! 🧵
3️⃣ Brush gently, not aggressively. 🪥
4️⃣ Baby teeth matter more than you think!
5️⃣ The dentist is NOT a punishment. ❤️

And yes, even though Mommy is a dentist, my boys sometimes visit a pediatric dental office. I want them to build confidence and trust in dental care, even when I’m not the one holding the mirror. 🥹

My daughter? She’s still Team Mommy Dentist! 😂💕

I’m not just raising kids with healthy teeth. I’m raising future adults who know how to take care of themselves.

💾 SAVE this as a reminder for your family’s dental routine.

📲 SHARE with a parent who could use these tips.

👇🏽 PARENTS: Which of these 5 habits is the biggest struggle in your house? No judgment here!

#DrJonelleCox #DentalTipsForParents #KidsDentalHealth #HealthySmiles #ParentingTips taken in Smile Savers Cosmetic Dental by @drjonellecox

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3 days ago

Parents: take a look at your child’s smile tonight. 👀🦷

Crooked teeth aren’t the only thing dentists look for when we’re evaluating a growing child’s smile.

Crowding, deep bites, underbites, overjet, open bites, crossbites, unusual spacing, narrow arches and teeth erupting out of position can all be reasons to take a closer look.

And sometimes what gets my attention isn’t a tooth at all—it’s habitual mouth breathing, lips that frequently stay apart at rest, or snoring.

Important: seeing one of these does not mean your child automatically needs braces. Some findings can be normal depending on their age and stage of development.

The goal is to identify concerns at the right time.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation no later than age 7—not because every 7-year-old needs treatment, but because certain developing problems can be identified early.

📌 SAVE this and check your child’s smile.
👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏾 SHARE it with another parent.
📍 Brooklyn parents: concerned about something you’re seeing? DM me KIDS.

#KidsDentalHealth #ParentingTips #HealthySmiles #BrooklynParents #BrooklynDentist taken in Smile Savers Cosmetic Dental by @drjonellecox

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8 days ago

PURPOSE over pressure. 🤍

A reminder for myself as much as anyone else.

Not everything has to happen at once.
Not every season has to look productive.
Not every goal needs to be chased at the expense of your peace.

Sometimes progress looks like moving faster.
Sometimes it looks like slowing down long enough to remember why you started.

This season, I’m choosing purpose over pressure.
Alignment over comparison.
Consistency over perfection.

And trusting that what’s meant to grow will grow. 💜

What are you choosing more of this season?

#PurposeOverPressure #OctoberReset #DrJonelleCox #ProgressNotPerfection #IntentionalLiving by @drjonellecox

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When you realize you didn’t make a mini me… you made the upgraded version. 😂💕

Same energy. Different generation.
And somehow she came with more swag. 😂

My baby girl. The new & improved version. 🥹💕

I can’t even be mad… I helped make her. 😂

#MomAndDaughter #GirlMom #MiniMe #MotherDaughter #HotelLobbyChallenge by @drjonellecox

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21 days ago

Floss first. Brush first. Mouthwash last. Wait… WHAT? 😂🦷

Apparently dental professionals have entered the chat and everybody has an opinion about the “right” order.

And I’ll admit it… flossing BEFORE I’ve freshened my breath just feels wrong to me. 😂

But here’s what I really want my patients to know:

If you are consistently
🦷 flossing every day
🪥 brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
👅 cleaning your tongue (brushing/scraping)
💦 and using mouthwash when appropriate for you…

I’m already a very happy dentist. 😂👏🏾

Can we optimize the order? Absolutely.

But I’d rather have you consistently doing ALL of it than skipping half your routine because you’re worried about doing it perfectly.

Healthy habits > perfect habits.

Now tell me the truth:

👇🏾 What order do YOU do it in?

And who else thinks flossing first just feels wrong? 😂

— Dr. Jonelle Cox, DDS
General & Cosmetic Dentist + Smile Specialist

#DentalTips #OralHealth #Flossing #DentistTips #DrJonelleCox by @drjonellecox

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24 days ago

Your family’s smile routine doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs a reset sometimes. 🤍

Back-to-school season has a way of exposing every routine we let slide over the summer. 😂

And as a dentist AND a mom of three, trust me — my house is not exempt.

Toothbrushes get worn out.
Bedtimes change.
Flossing gets forgotten.
Dental appointments get pushed back.
And somehow there’s always somebody asking for a snack after they already brushed. 😩😂

So instead of trying to overhaul everything, I’m doing a Family Smile Reset.

A few small changes.
A few better habits.
A healthier routine for everybody — including Mom.

Swipe through and choose ONE thing your family can reset this week.

Then save this post and come back to it tonight. 🦷🤍

And send it to another parent who could use a little reset too.

Which one are you starting with? 👇🏾

— Dr. Jonelle Cox
General & Cosmetic Dentist + Smile Specialist

#FamilySmileReset #DentalTips #HealthySmiles #MomLife #BrooklynDentist taken in Smile Savers Cosmetic Dental by @drjonellecox

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a month ago

52 years of friendship in one photo. 🤍
Not 52 years each 😂 — 52 years of history between the three of us.

Three dentists.
Three moms.
Three business owners.
And a whole lot of life in between.

Adult friendship has seasons. Sometimes you’re inseparable. Sometimes kids, careers, businesses and life make getting together nearly impossible. I even missed the last trip. 😩

But the best friendships make room for those seasons — and somehow, you find your way back to each other.

This time, I made the trip. 🇬🇧

London. Spa days. Great food. Too many laughs. And somehow three dentist-mom-business owners coordinated their lives long enough to see Jay-Z together. 😂🙌🏾

#JayZ30 #LondonDiaries #GirlsTrip #womenindentistry #momboss

For a few days, we weren’t Mom, Doctor or Boss.
We were just us.

And after the last few years, I didn’t realize how much I needed that. 🤍

Here’s to friendships that know different versions of you, give you room to evolve, and are still there when life finally gives you time to reconnect. 🥂

52 years of friendship… and still making new memories. 🇬🇧✨ by @drjonellecox

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a month ago

You don’t need a Monday, a new month, or January 1st to reset. 🤍🪥

Now that back-to-school season is in full swing, this is a good time to take a look at the little routines that may have gotten a little… relaxed over the summer. 😅

As a dentist AND a mom of three, here’s what I’m resetting in my own home:

🪥 Check + replace worn toothbrushes
🧵 Get consistent with nighttime brushing AND flossing
💧 Get those water bottles back in rotation
📅 Check when everyone last saw the dentist
🤍 And make sure Mom isn’t taking care of everyone else while putting herself last

One of my biggest rules in our house?

We don’t go to sleep with sugar sitting on our teeth.

Nighttime brushing matters. And if the teeth touch, we floss.

But this isn’t about having a perfect routine.

It’s about noticing when we’ve gotten off track and simply starting again.

So tonight, do your own Family Smile Reset:

Check the toothbrushes.
Check the floss.
Check the calendar.
And don’t forget to check on YOU. 🤍

📌 SAVE this for your family’s fall reset.

And SEND it to another parent who’s been so busy getting everyone else back on track that they may have forgotten themselves.

— Dr. Jonelle Cox
General & Cosmetic Dentist | Smile Specialist

#FamilySmileReset #DentalTips #KidsDentalHealth #BackToSchool #OralHealth by @drjonellecox

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A smile costs nothing… but it can mean everything. 💜

It can comfort someone who’s hurting.
It can calm a nervous child.
It can welcome a stranger.
It can rebuild confidence.
It can remind someone they matter.

And sometimes…

the hardest smile to give is the one you give yourself.

Take care of your smile—not because perfection matters, but because confidence does.

Never miss an opportunity to smile at someone.
You may never know how much they needed it.

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What’s one smile you’ll never forget?

⬇️ Tell me in the comments.

#SmileMore #SmileConfidence #KindnessMatters #BrooklynDentist #DrJonelleCox taken in Smile Savers Cosmetic Dental by @drjonellecox

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3 months ago

You never know who needs this today. 🤍
Someone near you is smiling on the outside and struggling on the inside. Your smile might be the only good thing that happens to them today.
That’s the real reason I love dentistry — it’s never just about teeth. It’s about giving someone their confidence back, one smile at a time.
So today: smile first. Don’t wait for a reason.
Tag someone who needs to see this. Save it for the mornings you forget your own worth. 🦷✨
#SmileAdvocate #SpreadKindness #MorningMotivation #ConfidentSmile #DentistryWithPurpose taken in Smile Savers Cosmetic Dental by @drjonellecox

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