At Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for …
Most of us have been warned about the harmful effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. The team at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO reminds you that stress can do a number on your teeth, too. …
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at Koch Park Dental in Florissant MO, we urge you not …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
