Dental Health

Today, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was invented in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The instrument is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people […]

Hello, friends of Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center! In today’s article, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good nutrition and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a swish of water […]

When people in the St. Louis area think of diet and oral health, they ordinarily think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these detrimental sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue. The typical […]

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached […]

You would never consider running a red light on a busy street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are risky for your oral health. I want to share with you some common habits that could be detrimental to the health […]

Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most prevalent cause is dissatisfactory oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food fragments on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of […]

Have teeth or mouth pain? Don’t hesitate to schedule a dental checkup. Without proper care, your teeth and gums can cause a host of problems. Call the experienced staff at Koch Park Dental in Florissant today.

Hello, Chesterfield! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early […]

It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit of Town and Country […]

Today’s Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the St. Louis area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are […]