At Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and 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 for […]
Dental Health
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO, our dental team works hard to keep the teeth and gums of each of our patients healthy. Teeth may seem like bone, but they are actually living structures. Inside that hard exterior is complex system of tissue. And the teeth themselves are anchored […]
Relax! Your Teeth Will Thank You
Most of us have been warned about the harmful 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. The team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO reminds you that stress can do a number on your teeth, too. […]
Does My Dentist Treat Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO, dental patients often ask us if mouthwash cures bad breath. We tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we urge you not […]
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel – the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, […]
What To Do If Something Is Stuck In Your Teeth
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO. Some people have […]
The Gift Of Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Sometimes our patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss after a checkup at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and […]
