Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. For the best dental health, the team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods with sugars and […]
Dental Health
Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Welcome to the dental blog of Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center! In this post we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth. The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because their job […]
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Remember when being a gap-toothed five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Fortunately, we can replace missing teeth with dental implants, at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers in Chesterfield MO. Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically implants into your […]
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat . Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. But most of us will probably need to […]
The Mark of a Perfect Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It’s easy to find a dentist. A quick Google search, a Yelp review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers we’re proud of our positive online reviews. Even so, knowing whether a dentist is right for you can be a little tricky. What […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites, so we should brush our teeth more, right? At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we think only issue with that is many people brush too aggressively, leading to receding gums. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes too much of your teeth, or in severe […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This dental health message from Koch Park Dental in Florissant is about xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark but is also found in many fruits and vegetables. It is used in certain brands of chewing gum as an alternative sweetener. Unlike most other sweeteners (natural or synthetic), […]
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is about stress and your smile. Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t […]
Check Out The Checkup!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we want each of our patients to see the dentist for a checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons […]
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
This message from Koch Park Dental in Florissant is for people with serious dental issues. If you have missing spaces in your smile due to decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, […]
