At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we provide cosmetic dentistry to create drop-dead gorgeous smiles. Cosmetic dentistry isn’t juste for movie stars. A gorgeous smile is within reach for everyone. Even a small change to your smile can have a big difference. Some of the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at our Florissant practice include: Teeth […]
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How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. How much do you know about this preventable condition? Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center presents this little primer, in the form of a gum disease quiz. Good luck! 1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to talk to your new boss for the first time. Confidence, like what you get with beautiful teeth from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, is key to your success. But there’s a hitch. As you reach out to shake your new boss’s […]
Which Comes First?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? The answer depends on who you ask. The team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant has an answer. Keep reading! Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first. That way, you loosen plaque, or […]
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Koch Park Dental in Florrisant MO looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to […]
Which Comes First?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, serving the greater St. Louis area, we know that both are essential to good dental health. The answer depends on who you ask. Some dentists will tell […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Categories: General Dentistry
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few people probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Cheserfield Smile Designs in Chesterfield MO looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we stay abreast of new discoveries in dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. This blog post focuses on new findings in an intriguing field of research, genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors,” said Mary […]
Developing Good Dental Habits
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Benjamin Franklin said that it’s easier to prevent bad haits than to break them. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to dental health. Teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will benefit their smile throughout their life. If you wait too […]
Are Dental Implants Worth It?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Are dental implants from Koch Park Dental in Florissant worth the cost? Absolutely! A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post meshes […]
