Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Center, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty possessions on your […]
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Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Chesterfield dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a substantial amount of tooth structure A […]
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that dentists can treat with bonding. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty, […]
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the St. Louis area think of diet and oral health, they typically think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these harmful sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the dilemma. The typical […]
Correcting Severe Dental Problems At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers
Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed in St. Louis can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some Chesterfield dental problems are more extensive and […]
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Chesterfield cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many St. Louis dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe […]
Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry
Will your Missouri dental insurance cover cosmetic dental procedures? Many individuals assume their dental insurance won’t cover any procedures obtained solely for cosmetic purposes. This is probably true for tooth bleaching or dental bonding. However, many Missouri dental insurance plans and supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment required to repair damage from an injury. Medical […]
Your Famous Smile
How do famous people achieve brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous individuals holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some abstain, but unfortunately, many actors and fashion models are smokers. Many Famous Smiles […]
Can a Toothache Kill You?
You should never dismiss a toothache. It is an urgent medical problem. Can a toothache kill you? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Let’s explain. The cause of a toothache could bring about a dangerous chain of events that could eventually kill you. For centuries, dental factors were a leading cause of death. […]
