Beware Of Hidden Sugar

Categories: General Dentistry
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We advise our Town and Country dental patients at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as […]

Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk

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Hi, I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit of Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center. Today’s post focuses on an interesting article that appeared recently on Science Daily.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 […]

Tonsil Stones: Chesterfield’s Questions Answered

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Hi, my name is Dr. Martin Buchheit. Today in the Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center dental blog I would like to address the subject of tonsil stones. “What in the world are tonsil stones?” you might be asking. Before we answer that, let’s review what the tonsils are. Your tonsils sit in […]

Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

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In today’s post, let’s discuss some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is accomplished by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies […]

3 Dental Dangers For Chesterfield Toddlers

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Hello new Chesterfield parents. We know that keeping babies and toddlers safe and healthy requires constant effort. You snap them snugly in their car seats, baby-proof your medicine cabinet and guard the stairway with a gate. You take them to your Chesterfield pediatrician for immunizations, check-ups and an occasional prescription for antibiotics. Town and Country […]

Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal

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Today’s Chesterfield children’s dental blog focuses on the issue of caring for baby teeth. Why would you take care of something that’s just going to fall out and be given to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question and it has a even better answer. Chesterfield, Town and Country, and Ballwin, MO parents shouldn’t feel […]

“St. Louis Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!”

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The common household toothbrush. Every Florissant home has at least one, and hopefully all Florissant residents are brushing their teeth twice a day. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health.