Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For most […]
Dental Health
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Providing first rate dental care is much easier for us at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center when we have plenty of data about the dental health of our patients. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the surface of your […]
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like patients who ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in their dental health. Frequently Asked Questions One of the questions […]
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
During a dental checkup at Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses by […]
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have severe tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental troubles influence you, every day of your […]
Three Reasons Not to Skip a Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we understand that. It gets busy for us, too! But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important […]
Fun Floss Facts
Categories: Cleanings and checkups, Dental Health
You probably believe that the most crucial aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we agree. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s consider […]
Clean Teeth, Happy Mouth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing the dentist twice a year. Your dental health strategy should include: Daily brushing and […]
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most our patients at Koch Park Dental brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are some who don’t do a very good job of it, and put their dental health at risk. They may pride themselves on their diligence, but frequency does not make up for an incorrect approach. One of the […]
Saliva And Dental Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this blog post from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we examine saliva, and its role in your dental health. Saliva is mostly water. No surprises there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is maintained […]
