Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? Many men and women who have improved their smiles with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration services chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious […]
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Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
Despite parents’ best efforts at keeping kids’ teeth healthy, Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS treats tooth decay in young patients typically. Brushing may not be enough Most of these little ones report that they brush their teeth every day. Clearly, they either aren’t brushing as often as they think they are. Or […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks or regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Doctor Buchheit recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A […]
Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?
For years, Florissant parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental issues for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these issues is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. What is an open bite? An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers wants to furnish some manageable tips for oral hygiene. 1. Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the appropriate angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has […]
Dental Health – Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Martin Buchheit of Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers. Today’s post offers some answers to persistent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is awful, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached […]
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Categories: Dental Health, Emergency Dentistry
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the […]
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
