Hello, thank you for visiting the Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS blog. I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing trusted dental care since 1987. Today’s message is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do […]
Family Dentistry
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be problematic, […]
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
Despite parents’ best efforts at keeping kids’ teeth healthy, Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS treats tooth decay in young patients typically. Brushing may not be enough Most of these little ones report that they brush their teeth every day. Clearly, they either aren’t brushing as often as they think they are. Or […]
Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?
For years, Florissant parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental issues for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these issues is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. What is an open bite? An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often […]
Super Smiles For Life
Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and desirable smile, start early. Really early. Dr. Martin Buchheit recommends a child’s first dental visit when their first tooth erupts. An early check is the first step in preventing […]
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Today’s post is for men and women who are discouraged because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS is eager to help. […]
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
Do you have a young child? Why are dental sealants important for kids’ oral health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your Missouri dental insurance plan. For parents without dental insurance, sealants are worth the rate. You […]
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay in Florissant. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research (and who does?) you might have an incomplete understanding. Here are three vital things to know about children’s dental health. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have tooth decay. […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO repairs a tooth that has dental caries or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or dental caries on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often created […]
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit negligent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s post, our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand and look at whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to dental health best practices can prevent future problems and improve your […]
