What do you give the person who has everything? A brighter smile!

You can only get someone a tie as a gift so many times until that idea gets worn out. And, you know they really don’t actually eat those fruitcakes you give them every year. So, what do you give someone who seems to have it all? Why not a gift certificate for dental services? A practical gift, a dental gift certificate can be use for treatment, teeth whitening, a shiny new power toothbrush or whatever other dental services or products they may need. Dr. Postol would love to help all Ballwin, MO residents give the gift of a great smile to a loved one.  Contact St. Louis Dentistry for gift certificates or to set up an appointment today!

Give yourself or someone you love the gift of a brighter smile this holiday season. Call us today to get your gift certificates. They’ll love their gift because it will help them improve their smile.

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It’s hard not to forget the joy of leaving a tooth under your pillow at night and waking up to find money from the tooth fairy. Some of us even stayed up way beyond our bedtime in hopes of getting a glimpse of the magical benefactor. These days, kids are cashing in for more than ever! St. Louis Dentistry loves to talk about all things teeth, so read on to find out how Ballwin, MO kids are making bank in the tooth market.

The Tooth Exchange is Booming

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Why does coffee stain teeth?

Coffee is one of the leading causes of stained teeth in our area, and the discoloration can be as unsightly as those from tobacco. So why does coffee stain?

Protect Your Teeth from Coffee Stains

The most effective and easiest way to protect your teeth is to rinse with water when you finish your cup of coffee. Water is a great, healthy drink anyway, and using it to follow coffee helps rid the caustic chemicals from your mouth.

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You might be surprised at the number of connections between infants and the oral health of their mothers, whether through cavities or gum disease, during both pregnancy and infancy.

Gum Disease and Low Birth Weight

Frightening new studies have shown that women who had gum disease during their pregnancy were an astounding 7 times more likely to have a low birth weight baby. While it may seem strange that your mouth could be so important, gum disease is in fact an infection, and any infection can have detrimental effects on a healthy weight for your newborn. The best way to avoid this is to talk to Dr. Postol as soon as you know you are pregnant so that he can test for any health problems that might affect your baby.

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