Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are passionate about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen, […]
General Dentistry
Out of Toothpaste? Here Are 5 Alternative Solutions to Maintain Your Oral Health
Toothpaste plays a vital role in maintaining oral hygiene in our St. Louis area. There is no doubt that modern toothpaste provides important medical benefit and will help you keep your teeth healthy and strong. But what happens when you run out of toothpaste unexpectedly? Fret not! There are several alternative solutions readily available in […]
Can I have my Missouri cake and eat it too (and still have healthy teeth?)
Eating sweets and maintaining healthy teeth can be a tricky balance. While it’s always tempting to indulge in sugary treats in our St. Louis area, too much sugar can lead to tooth decay and other oral health problems. With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy your favorite Missouri treats and still maintain […]
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Everyone in Chesterfield wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile bright. Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. These irregularities are usually simple to fix. A Brighter, Whiter Smile The friendly staff at Town and Country […]
Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
With all the talk in St. Louis of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Missouri cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center wants to deliver some uncomplicated tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has progressed […]
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately, or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face […]
4 Smile Boosters
Hi, my name is Doctor Martin Buchheit. My dental practice, Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, has been serving the Chesterfield, Missouri area since 2015. Today in my St. Louis dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth […]
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the St. Louis area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is here for you. Doctor Martin Buchheit has been treating this common issue since 2015. The first line of defense […]
Why Improve Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should […]
