At Jefferson City Dental Care, we restore teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in techniques and materials have advanced restorative dentistry for everyone in Jefferson City. We’ve been practicing restorative dentistry since 2008. Ongoing training is essential to remain at the forefront of dental technology. Decay is the most…
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Beautify Your Smile! Clear Braces in Jefferson City
Categories: Clear braces, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Invisalign, Six Month Smiles
Would you like to improve your smile? At Jefferson City Dental Care, you have options that not too many years ago would have sounded like science fiction. They include clear braces that can straighten your teeth in as little as six months. It used to be that metal braces were the only choice in orthodontics.…
Teeth Whitening at Jefferson City Dental Care
Would you like whiter teeth? Who doesn’t? Teeth whitening at Jefferson City Dental Care is an affordable way to improve your smile, look younger, and feel more confident. Here are five things about teeth whitening that Jefferson City Dental Care would like you to keep in mind: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first.…
Solving Dental Dilemmas At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Jefferson City family dentists recommend crowns to remedy the following problems: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Categories: Family Dentistry
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many adults, you started developing cavities fairly young and started receiving…
You May Have Gingivitis
Categories: Gum Disease
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. These microbes usually don’t impact your health as long as you practice good oral hygiene habits. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first signs of gingivitis are swollen, sore gums. Gingivitis…
Not Too Late To Get Them Straight
Categories: Invisalign
Are you an adult with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? It’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and there are more types of braces available than ever before. Perhaps you are not familiar with the latest types of braces. Here is a quick rundown…
Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety, and the more-severe dental phobia, affects a significant portion of the population, including some of our patients here at Jefferson City Dental Care. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. What are the long-term consequences of dental anxiety and dental phobia? The most detrimental consequence is when a dental phobic…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Categories: General Dentistry
Here at Jefferson City Dental Care, we’re committed to patient education. Today’s post highlights 10 things you may not know about dental health: Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your…
Sparkling Smiles At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Welcome to the Jefferson City Dental Care dental blog, Jefferson City! I am Dr. Justin Johnson. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. In short, we all want whiter teeth. To protect from staining, it is essential…
