General Dentistry

Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems to currently be the dietary villain of choice. In this article from the team at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we are going to give you yet another reason why this ubiquitous drink is a threat to dental health, and […]

At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? […]

Many of our tools for everyday living have become outmoded. Online search has replaced the phone book. Telephone answering machines are obsolete. Even iPods, once seen as the culmination of technology, are no longer in use as we play music on our smart phones. What about the humble toothbrush? Has anything more advanced replaced it? […]

Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. But it’s essential to your dental health, so it’s no wonder our team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing […]

This article from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center is entitled ‘Oral Health For Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many […]

In this blog post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we are going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually affect your dental health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common issue, especially among older adults. However, individuals of all ages experience the symptoms of dry […]

This post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO offers some answers to common questions about bad breath. Q. I brush twice a day, but my wife says my breath is still repulsive. Shouldn’t twice be enough? A. Time to start flossing. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only floss can […]

At Koch Park Dental in Florissant, we repair decayed teeth with fillings and other restorations to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for as well. Decay is the most common dental problem and the second most common disease […]