You would never consider running a red light on a busy Chesterfield street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are risky for your oral health. I want to share with you some common habits that could be detrimental to the […]
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Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many men and women, you started developing tooth decay […]
Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Hi, I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit, an experienced Florissant general dentist serving the greater St. Louis area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Florissant dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Missouri, because cosmetic dentistry procedures […]
Professional Teeth Whitening In Chesterfield
A dazzling smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine worsen the staining. Most individuals are aware […]
Hate Your Dentures?
Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Many Chesterfield dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hyperbole? Exaggeration? Let’s examine the facts about dental implant anchored dentures: Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95 percent of normal chewing function. […]
Pregnancy And Oral Health
In today’s Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Martin Buchheit and I want all expectant Missouri mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Today in the Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be […]
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the fundamentals. The one thing they have in common […]
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
What makes an attractive smile? White teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth? What problems prevent sensational smiles? Crooked teeth are generally considered unattractive. Yellow or gray teeth lower the appeal of a smile—even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned. Beauty, it has been said, is in the eye of the beholder. There are unique smile […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal dilemmas in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, […]
