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Electric Toothbrush Innovations
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more
Should I fix my chipped tooth?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more
Why Professional Cleanings are Important
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Saint LOUIS, Missouri office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association Read more
Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away Read more
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.

Wondering why people are turning to dental implants here in Crestwood, MO, to replace their missing teeth? Whether you are missing one, several, or all of your teeth, it’s important that Read more
FAQs About Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.

Patients who have missing teeth or major tooth and gum problems often have questions about dental implants. Implants are the modern solution for replacing teeth and are now often preferred Read more
Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help You Avoid Diabetes
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.

One in ten Americans has diabetes, a serious condition that may increase the development and severity of other health problems—including gum disease. Because of this latter connection, dental providers Read more
A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.

Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.Fortunately, most post-procedure Read more
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.

Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate Read more
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.

Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental Read more
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.

The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read more
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read more