In response to the spread of the novel coronavirus and its resultant illness COVID-19, the American Dental Association has asked all dentists to suspend elective dental procedures. The goal is to make sure we have enough capacity to handle dental emergencies so they don’t need to go to the emergency room. We can help you [...]
In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus, the American Dental Association has asked all dentists to suspend non-urgent dental appointments for the foreseeable future. This means that you might be going longer between check-ups than in the past. While not ideal, this can be managed without [...]
If you were asked today which one you couldn’t live without, your car or your teeth, you may have a hard time deciding. Would your answer change when asked “Which one is harder to replace with minimal effort?” Unfortunately, dental care is on the decline. A recent study released by cars.com shows that Americans service [...]
Protecting your teeth is critical if you want to keep them for life. Unlike every other structure in your body--like muscles, skin, and even bone--your teeth can't heal. There are some repair mechanisms, but they're slow and easily disrupted--by your diet. Most people don’t think about how their diet can be affecting their teeth, at [...]
It’s barbecue season again here in St. Louis, and that means getting out to enjoy the best foods of the summer. Unfortunately, some of these foods are terrible for your teeth. They can do serious damage and increase your risk of tooth decay and damage. We’re not going to ask you to give up these [...]
