Health-conscious individuals want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience. That’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of traditional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed and can double as a toothpick, and a length…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right

As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Jefferson City Dental Care…
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?

It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most highly regarded physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to tooth decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Dr. Johnson at…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)

Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only dilemma with that is many individuals brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gums receding or pulling away from teeth. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?

Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to discuss the importance of these experts who are typically not given the credit they deserve. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it effective, efficient, and…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?

Hi! I’m Dr. Justin Johnson, DDS. Almost every day, I can be found at my Jefferson City dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Jefferson City diabetes patients with high blood glucose often…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful

Here at Jefferson City Dental Care, we approach all your dental needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe and effective methods…
Jefferson City Mouths And Stomatitis

Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Jefferson City dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition of stomatitis is the inflammation of the…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!

Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Jefferson City Dental Care we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile or are embarrassed by the condition of…