This post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel – the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, […]
General Dentistry
What To Do If Something Is Stuck In Your Teeth
Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO. Some people have […]
The Gift Of Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Sometimes our patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss after a checkup at Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world. But don’t let their […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and […]
How Long Can You Use A Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid Chewing On Hard Things: Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware Pitted Fruits: That […]
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try […]
Keep Your Teeth Healthy For The Holidays
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center in Chesterfield MO, we encourage you to keep up your dental health routine, even when you’re having the most fun! If you’re not […]
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This article is about some of the most common conditions that should be discussed with us, at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO . There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay: This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay – or cavities – occurs when plaque combines with […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar: This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one […]
