The best candidates for dental implants are people whose gums and jawbone are healthy. Receding gums are a major roadblock for getting implants, but it is not an insurmountable problem at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO. Dental implants have a success rate of greater than ninety percent. But in […]
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5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel – the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, […]
What To Do If Something Is Stuck In Your Teeth
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO. Some people have […]
The Gift Of Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Sometimes our patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss after a checkup at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and […]
How Long Can You Use A Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the […]
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Restorative and cosmetic dentistry options at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO might seem like a frivolous and ultimately unnecessary expense. After all, aren’t routine dental checks and the occasional drill-and-fill enough to maintain a smile? In the best of cases, this can be true. However, for a large number […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid Chewing On Hard Things: Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware Pitted Fruits: That […]
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try […]
