Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Tooth Protection For Kids

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Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Tooth Protection For St. Charles Kids

Hello, I’m Martin Buchheit of Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS. St. Charles parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. Many Missouri parents also give their kids fluoride supplements if their municipal water supply has an inadequate level of fluoride.

Koch Park Dental Guide to Plaque, Calculus, and Cavities

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St. Louis Guide To Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities

Hi. I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit. Welcome to my Florissant dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, and St. Charles areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth […]

St. Louis Treatment For Sensitive Teeth

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St. Charles cosmetic dental and tooth implants

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, Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS is here for you. Dr. Martin Buchheit has been treating this common problem since 1987.

Is St. Louis Flossing out of Fear?

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cost of dental crowns St. Louis

Most Florissant men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet critical exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. But does fear have to play a role in St. Louis’s commitment to the practice?

Have Your Dessert, Florissant!

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Have Your Dessert Florissant

Your St. Louis dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but he or she will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque.