Hello Florissant! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Martin Buchheit and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Florissant area since 1987 at Koch Park Dental – Martin L. Buchheit, DDS. […]
General Dentistry
Dental Checkup How Often?
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers Martin Buchheit, DDS, of Town and Country Cosmetic […]
The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
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 […]
Afraid Of The Dentist? Let’s Talk About Sedation.
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sleep dentistry is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and used by many St. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
If you are afraid of the dentist and have not had a check-up in years, today’s post is for you. Good news! Dentistry in the Florissant area and around Missouri is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No […]
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s post, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are comprised of a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are extremely durable when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though […]
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an […]
What Medical Conditions are Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Snoring can make for a bad night’s sleep, for you and your bed mate. But if it happens because you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it may be the signal of a bigger problem. Sleep apnea is the involuntary cessation of breathing while you are asleep. There is increasing evidence that untreated obstructive sleep apnea […]
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a relatively simple answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the internet. Let’s take a moment to discuss why most dental sites don’t publish […]
