Benjamin Franklin said that it’s easier to prevent bad haits than to break them. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center we couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to dental health. Teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will benefit their smile throughout their life. If you wait too […]
General Dentistry
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Small things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your dental health. In this blog post Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center will try to do just that. One simple lesson involves bacteria. Everyone’s mouth has a lot of it, but, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and […]
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. We are all about educating our patients for better dental health. 1 Soft Bristle Toothbrush Gentle brushing will obtain the same results as hard bristle […]
Is Mouthwash A Must?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you’ve ever walked the oral care aisles of any drugstore, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant […]
White Fillings
At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO, we believe that the best fillings are no fillings. But we know that cavities happen. When they do, dental fillings are in order. A dental filling is used to repair decayed or damaged tooth surfaces. Most people have a few fillings in their […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Categories: Dental Implants, General Dentistry
This post from Koch Park Dental in Florsissant MO focuses on an article that appeared on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care were 56 percent less […]
The Importance of Six Month Checkups
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When you leave Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center after a cleaning and checkup, our front desk always makes sure to schedule your next appointment with us, six months down the road. Is that really necessary? Isn’t having the dentist look inside your mouth once a year enough? The short answer is: no. […]
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly but don’t realize it. In this post from Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we’d like to remind the greater St. Louis area to brush properly. One of the most common errors—especially for teenagers—is quick, aggressive […]
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Regular cleanings at checkups at Koch Park Dental in Florissant are the best things you can do to maintain your dental health. But we’re using this blog post to be a little more specific. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only extreme cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease […]
