Month: September 2020

Make Sure You Use Your Dental Benefits For 2020!

We are reaching the final months of 2020, which means the holiday season is soon to arrive. If you have not made use of your dental benefits for the year already, and do not have any appointments scheduled to do so, using them before they run out may be more difficult than you anticipate! Our St…. Read more »

Can Teeth Really Shift After Past Orthodontic Work?

At the end of an orthodontic adjustment, you can be excited to see how your smile has improved. While treatment for malocclusion does more than just improve the way you look, the changes made by an adjustment can be exciting. Unfortunately, teeth can sometimes shift after past corrective work. What can you do about movement… Read more »

How Your Beverage Preferences Affect Your Smile

When you feel thirsty, are you more likely to reach for a glass of water or a flavored beverage? We enjoy a wide assortment of drink choices, but some options can be more harmful to your smile than others. When your preferred beverages are sweetened, they can make you more vulnerable to cavities. Soft drinks… Read more »

What Impact Can Oral Hygiene Have On Your Overall Health?

While people tend to understand that good oral hygiene is important, they sometimes overlook just how beneficial a healthy smile can be for their general well-being. Issues that form and go untreated can interfere with other aspects of your health, and they can make you more susceptible to new problems. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s… Read more »