When you leave Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center after a cleaning and checkup, our front desk always makes sure to schedule your next appointment with us, six months down the road. Is that really necessary? Isn’t having the dentist look inside your mouth once a year enough? The short answer is: no. […]
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Swollen Gums?
Categories: Dental Health, Gum disease treatment
If you are experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40. Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Koch Park Dental in Florissant for […]
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly but don’t realize it. In this post from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we’d like to remind the greater St. Louis area to brush properly. One of the most common errors—especially for teenagers—is quick, aggressive […]
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Regular cleanings at checkups at Koch Park Dental in Florissant are the best things you can do to maintain your dental health. But we’re using this blog post to be a little more specific. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only extreme cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, the team at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center has to make a choice: whether to attempt saving the tooth with a root canal, or extracting it. There are several factors that influence this determination. These include whether there is an infection in the surrounding […]
Koch Park Dental Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Gum disease treatment
Hearing that you have periodontal disease or “gum disease” can be upsetting. Here at Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have it, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding gums […]
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, each dental professional on our team, from the front desk to the dentist, helps us operate smoothly and provide an excellent standard of care. Today’s message will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You may think of the dental assistant as: “The one who […]
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Categories: Sleep apnea
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have serious health consequences, and may be an indicator of sleep apnea. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we provide treatment. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an a blockage in the airway. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO repairs a tooth that has dental caries or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or dental caries on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often created […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we can do something about that condition with professional teeth whitening. A common cause of tooth staining is dark beverages, including tea. Over time, […]
