Periodontal disease, frequently called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such…
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Jefferson City Dental Care Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is vital to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Practicing daily oral hygiene is vital for enamel health. Even though every drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we counsel our patients to brush with a soft brush after…
Bright And Healthy Smiles
No one disputes the fact that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody likes to see an attractive smile, and having beautiful teeth is also healthy for your self-esteem. Glad to Meet You I’m Justin Johnson, DDS. I serve the Jefferson City community with dental services including family dentistry. I provide dental services to…
Toothache in Jefferson City: Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Are you busy suffering with a toothache in Jefferson City that won’t go away no matter how hard you try to ignore it? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an…
Oral Health in Wardsville: Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Jefferson City Dental Care patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health in Wardsville. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. What is a Cavity? At Jefferson City Dental Care we think it’s great that people in the Jefferson City area are so conscious of their…
Attack Of The Gummi Bear: Oral Health in Jefferson City
At the Jefferson City Dental Care, we never like to be the bearers of bad news. But we are passionate about oral health, so we’re offering a vital warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the perfect environment for harmful…
Is It A Cavity? Tooth Pain in Jefferson City
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but they take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause cavities – the common cold of oral health. Few people go their entire life without getting a cavity. Cavities are caused when bacteria, acid,…
