At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we often see patients who have been struggling with inadequate sleep for months or even years. Some of them are diagnosed with sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” The reluctance to pursue professional treatment is sad because sleep apnea takes a toll on […]
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A Great Achievement in Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the greatest advances in the field of dentistry. They are an artificial tooth root that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The implant, in turn, can support an artificial tooth; several can support a set of dentures. Dental implants are available from […]
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Small things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your dental health. In this blog post Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center will try to do just that. One simple lesson involves bacteria. Everyone’s mouth has a lot of it, but, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Categories: Dental Health, Oral cancer screenings
At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental checkup and cleaning. If you avoid checkups because you don’t think you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more convincing reason. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have had a […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and […]
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. We are all about educating our patients for better dental health. 1 Soft Bristle Toothbrush Gentle brushing will obtain the same results as hard bristle […]
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Consider the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the issues with your teeth prevent you? With cosmetic dentistry from Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we can help. […]
Is Mouthwash A Must?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you’ve ever walked the oral care aisles of any drugstore, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant […]
White Fillings
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO, we believe that the best fillings are no fillings. But we know that cavities happen. When they do, dental fillings are in order. A dental filling is used to repair decayed or damaged tooth surfaces. Most people have a few fillings in their […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Categories: Dental Implants, General Dentistry
This post from Koch Park Dental in Florsissant MO focuses on an article that appeared on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care were 56 percent less […]
