Dental Health

Most St. Louis people know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. Today’s article is a friendly reminder to our patients – especially expectant mothers – about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings from around the […]

Today in our Florissant dental blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits St. Louis residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best […]

Hi! I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Florissant dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Florissant diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a […]

Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Florissant, Missouri, we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-ingrained oral health routine.

In today’s post, let’s discuss some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is accomplished by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies […]

The common household toothbrush. Every Florissant home has at least one, and hopefully all Florissant residents are brushing their teeth twice a day. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health.

Question: What terrific community-based voluntary health measure has done the most to prevent tooth decay in the U.S. in the past 70 years? Answer: Municipal water fluoridation! Fluoride is a tooth’s best friend because it strengthens the enamel and can reverse demineralization. That’s why there is fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride treatments are performed during […]