Do you have a young child? Why are dental sealants important for kids’ oral health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your Missouri dental insurance plan. For parents without dental insurance, sealants are worth the rate. You […]
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Dental Implants Change Lives

Many men and women have experienced a boost in self-confidence by restoring missing teeth at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers in Chesterfield. Nothing gives us more happiness than helping individuals dramatically improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They […]
What Have We Done For You Lately?

At Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS, everything we do is for the benefit of our valued patients. We are enthusiastic about providing quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We know that optimum oral health is a critical element of overall physical health and that dentists do more than […]
Children’s Dental Restorations

There is more than one way to fix a child’s tooth. Whether it’s decay or a crack, we have a restoration option. Today’s article looks at three pediatric tooth restoration procedures we provide to repair a damaged tooth: 1. Dental Bonding Bonding, officially called direct composite veneers, is used to fix chips, cracks, stains, and […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam

Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Florissant. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, meet with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS, […]
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?

Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative […]
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth

Some individuals are fortunate to experience the rewards of growing older. Maturity and wisdom. Increased financial stability. More free time for family, hobbies, or travel. And last but not least: grandchildren! Gaps In Your Smile? Anyone over sixty knows that aging isn’t always a picnic, however. Physical problems can lower the quality of life. Dental […]
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?

Most Florissant parents are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread health condition. What about kids’ gum disease? Are kids at risk for an oral ailment that is common in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and adolescents are at risk of gum […]
Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS Treats 3 Urgent Dental Issues

Our mouth and teeth work hard for us. Consider how much they withstand day after day. It’s not surprising that occasionally problems develop. As an urgent care dental practice, we are uniquely qualified to treat a broad range of oral troubles. Here are three of the most common: 1. Abscessed Tooth An abscess is a […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an insignificant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers, we don’t […]