Dental Health

Everyday issues cause some Chesterfield people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. For example, daily commuting in St. Louis can take a physical toll. All the traffic, noise, and perpetual road construction causes some people to grind their teeth as they navigate the sea of cars on packed freeways. Some Chesterfield […]

Hello, my name is Dr. Martin Buchheit and I want to welcome you to my Florissant dental blog. My dental practice, Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS, wants to help our Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, and St. Charles patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues. Today we are going to discuss the complexity […]

There are many simple things that the average Maryland Heights area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for St. Louis patients when the […]

There is a connection that links osteoporosis and oral health. If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in America and the state of Missouri is no exception. Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate compromised […]

We advise our Maryland Heights dental patients at Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious […]

Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are essential because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Martin Buchheit encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing […]

Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another essential tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health. In the intriguing Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6) children try to save characters from an evil […]

Hi, I am Dr. Martin Buchheit.  Thanks for visiting my Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Missouri residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with thorough […]

When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon discover that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably […]

For those of you in the St. Louis area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is here for you. Dr. Martin Buchheit has been treating this common problem since 2015. The first line of defense […]