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Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
posted: May 03, 2018.
If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read more -
How to Care For Teeth After Restorative Dentistry
posted: Apr. 26, 2018.
Need advice from your St. Louis, MO, dentist? Restorative procedures are used to treat issues such as tooth decay, the breakdown of enamel, or tooth loss, just to name a few. Good oral hygiene Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: Apr. 13, 2018.
While we often associate tooth decay with cavities forming in a tooth’s visible or biting surfaces, the occurrence of this all too common disease isn’t limited to those areas. Read more -
It's Spring Cleaning Time...for Your Teeth!
posted: Mar. 29, 2018.
The arrival of spring often serves as inspiration to clean house and create an environment that’s bright and fresh. Here at the dental office, we can do the same Read more -
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar. 14, 2018.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Feb. 27, 2018.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read more -
Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
posted: Feb. 12, 2018.
Your smile isn’t the same without healthy gums—neither are your teeth, for that matter. So, maintaining your gums by protecting them from periodontal (gum) disease is a top priority. Gum Read more -
Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
posted: Feb. 04, 2018.
Along with the gums, your teeth’s roots help stabilize them. Without them your teeth couldn’t handle the normal biting forces you encounter every day. That’s why a rare condition Read more -
What Your Family Dentist Can Do For You
posted: Jan. 29, 2018.
Getting to the dentist for regular preventive care is essential for ongoing oral health. But despite the fact that the American Dental Association (ADA) and Centers for Disease Control and Read more -
3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 20, 2018.
When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, you have several options, including a removable partial denture or a fixed bridge. But the premier choice is “the new kid Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jan. 05, 2018.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more -
If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
posted: Dec. 21, 2017.
If you’ve had a total joint replacement or similar procedure, you will want your surgeon to decide if you need to take an antibiotic before you undergo dental work. Read more -
Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
posted: Dec. 06, 2017.
You’ve suddenly noticed one of your teeth looks and feels uneven, and it may even appear chipped. To make matters worse it’s right in front in the “smile zone” Read more -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Nov. 21, 2017.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your Read more -
The Benefits of Same-Day Crowns
posted: Nov. 14, 2017.
In the past, if your dentist suggested a crown for your damaged or weakened tooth, there was a good chance that you would need to schedule two separate appointments to Read more