What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among individuals of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some individuals grind their teeth intermittently when […]
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Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Categories: Dental Health, Gum disease treatment
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Underbite c. Diabetes d. Heredity 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that seem to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d. Swollen gums […]
3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For Missouri
Categories: General Dentistry, Laser dentistry
Ballwin dental patients who have undergone a smile redesign are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular in the St. Louis area. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, implant-anchored dentures, and inlays/onlays. Today’s Ballwin dental post focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind-the-scenes to benefit Ballwin dentists and […]
What Have We Done For You Lately?
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, everything we do is for the benefit of our valued patients. We are dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s singular needs. We know that optimum oral health is a critical element of overall physical health and that dentists do more than […]
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base […]
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine […]
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for […]
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Have you ever gotten a deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of continual repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new auto would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a a lemon. The same is true […]
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Categories: General Dentistry, Invisalign
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because […]
