Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local St. Louis dental patients. As your Doctor, I’m committed to helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in St. Louis knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local St. Louis dental practice are […]
Dental Health
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Chesterfield office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of […]
Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers Performs Emergency Root Canals
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers, we perform emergency root canals. Though this procedure strikes fear into the hearts of many people, they should be more afraid of not having a root canal. What is a root canal? When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified urgent care dentist can […]
Top 6 Ways To Destroy A Beautiful Smile
6. Be a Builder Not a Wrecker Bacteria are constantly trying to build an empire in your mouth, give it what it wants: juice, soda, chewy candy for the small crevices and hard to reach surfaces! 5. Let Acid Rock It! Energy drinks, diet soda, red wine, coffee, tea. Great at staining and wearing away […]
We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS 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 […]
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Your enamel is uniquely suited to safeguard your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of tooth stains. It’s best to form enamel-healthy habits when you’re young. Teach your […]
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types. But relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid. The acid reduces the calcium in tooth enamel. When the bacteria stays on teeth, it […]
Stick Out Your Tongue!
Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums. These conditions can affect the tongue. Let’s describe the tongue. Have you ever considered all the vital things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This strong and nimble gymnast is in nonstop motion […]
Dental Checkup How Often?
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers Martin Buchheit, DDS, of Town and Country Cosmetic […]
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an […]
