Healthy Smiles of St. Louis

It’s no secret that your dentist in St. Louis isn’t a big fan of sugar. After all, this sweet ingredient can feed mouth bacteria and increase the risk of decay. But what does it mean when your teeth hurt while enjoying the occasional sweet treat? This type of tooth discomfort is just one example of tooth pain that patients can experience. Knowing what different toothache sensations could mean can help you get the right treatment at the right time... https://www.drthomasflavin.com/why-do-my-teeth-hurt-when-i/

Over the past year, some dental offices have been reporting higher rates of cracked teeth than in years’ past. So, is there some weird connection between COVID-19 and cracked teeth? Well, kind of. While cracked teeth are not directly related to the virus they can be an unwanted side effect of the stress caused by the pandemic. As we all know, stress can affect our health in many ways, and your dentist in St. Louis wants you to know that your oral health is no exception... https://www.drthomasflavin.com/covid-19-cracked-teeth/

If wearing your mask has caused you to change the way you breathe, you’re not alone. Most of us are still getting used to wearing masks day after day, hour after hour, and many of us may have felt the need to adjust from breathing out of noses to breathing out of our mouths as a result. But can this change in breathing have oral health side effects? Your dentist in St. Louis is here with the answer... https://www.drthomasflavin.com/is-my-mask-causing-bad-brea/

We have officially rung in the new year, which means all of the resolutions are in full effect. During this time, many people commit to transforming their lives. Whether they’ve resolved to eat healthier, lose weight, or stop smoking, the new year provides a fresh start and gives people a view of a better life. It’s also a time that you can resolve to work with your dentist in St. Louis to get a new smile that you’re proud of... https://www.drthomasflavin.com/celebrate-the-new-year-with/

Pain in your teeth is such a unique yet unpleasant feeling. The zings and throbbing that come along with a toothache are enough to make you miserable. We get it, and even though we don’t wish toothaches on anyone, the truth is, they happen. But sometimes the hardest part of treating a toothache is finding out what’s causing the pain in the first place. That’s where your dentist in St. Louis comes in... https://www.drthomasflavin.com/why-do-my-teeth-hurt/

Truly a blessed day!!! A very special friend dropped off a donation for Give Kids a Smile and Healthworks! Kids Museum!! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Christina for your kind words and donation! We are lucky to have such amazing people in our lives!!

A huge thank you to our friends at Archway Oral Surgery for bringing us the most delicious apple pies!! They certainly know the way to our hearts and brightened our rainy day!!

Every October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Colgate sponsor a month-long celebration for dental hygienists around the country. Dental hygienists are crucial members of your healthcare team and are responsible for keeping patients’ mouths (and bodies) healthy. This year, the theme for National Dental Hygiene Month is Faces of Courage, and rightfully so. Join your dentist in St. Louis as we celebrate our dental hygienists by sharing just what they do and promote how you can become one yourself... https://www.drthomasflavin.com/october-is-national-dental-/

Dr. Crews and her niece, "Dr. Ella" paid a visit to our friends at Moshiri Orthodontics last week! Dr. Moshiri was so sweet and let Dr. Ella demonstrate how she would perform an extraction procedure!! :-D ;-) Stay tuned for more dental how-to's from our amazing Dr. Ella!!! <3

We are so excited to welcome the newest member of the Healthy Smiles team!! Taylor Ann was born on October 7th!!! Erin is doing great and is enjoying her time with her sweet family! Don't worry! She will be back in January! ;-) <3