During routine dental examinations at Koch Park Dental om Florissant, we may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many people don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 […]
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Have Your Teeth Cleaned Lately? Dental Health in Florissant
At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we provide comprehensive dentistry to all of our patients. Whether you come in for a checkup or a specific procedure, we are committed to providing you with personalized care. One of the things that we stress is the importance of dental health. Your dental health has a direct impact […]
Porcelain Veneers, A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Porcelain veneers are an effective and versatile cosmetic dental option. They fit over teeth to improve appearance, and are available from Koch Park Dental in Florissant. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a fantastic way to repair a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape […]
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
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Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or dental caries? I’m Dr. Martin Buchheit with Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is important […]
Why You Should Fix Your Child’s Crooked Teeth
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Koch Park Dental provides top-notch family, cosmetic, and general dentistry services. Call today to fix your child’s crooked teeth, schedule regular checkups, and get information about smile makeovers.
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
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Today’s Florissant children’s dental blog focuses on the issue of caring for baby teeth. Why would you take care of something that’s just going to fall out and be given to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question and it has a even better answer. Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, and St. Charles parents shouldn’t feel like […]
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
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Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Florissant dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper […]
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing In Florissant, Missouri
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5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS, on the web at https://www.kochparkdental.net/about-us/. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can remind me that this isn’t for my friends. Brushing the goobers off so I don’t […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
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Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most St. Louis pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce […]
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
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Hello St. Louis! Thanks for visiting the Florissant dental blog. Today we’re talking about eruption charts and what they are used for. First, an eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’, from the gums. A primary teeth eruption […]
