Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? Many individuals who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration services chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation are […]
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7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers, we […]
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Town and Country, Manchester, and Ballwin dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwashes say they can lighten your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing […]
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles In Chesterfield, Missouri?
It’s All About Location If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Chesterfield. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the cheesy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Chesterfield is a great location to enjoy the possibilities and benefits Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center has to offer. A group dedicated […]
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you decide to brighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will take place. To help slow down that process, Town […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on vital behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is necessary […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a substantial amount of tooth structure A […]
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent […]
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, […]
Gummy Smile?
Many Chesterfield cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A ‘gummy […]
