Dr. Justin Johnson at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, Missouri believes every patient deserves a sensational smile. Today’s article will concentrate on the preparation necessary for a dental implant. Consider calling 573-634-2400 today for your own personal consultation and to receive one-on-one information specific to your needs. What is a dental implant? Simply…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have extensive tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Jefferson City area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental dilemmas impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the…
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, embarrassing, and pricey to repair. Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. 1. Don’t chew hard stuff! Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, unpopped popcorn, and hard beef jerky. Watch out for stone fruits—that peach may be soft but if you…
Are Dentures Secured By Implants The Solution For Your Missing Teeth?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
Urgent Care Dentists Replace Broken Dental Crowns
If your dental crown breaks, do you need to replace it? Yes. Here’s why: The tooth is compromised and could sustain additional harm The tooth is vulnerable to tooth decay It could damage the opposing tooth It could cause problems with your bite Jefferson City endodontists, cosmetic dentists, and urgent care dentists use dental crowns…
Dental Implants Prevent Physical and Psychological Problems
Do you have teeth missing? Then you are not alone. Even though the U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the world, tooth loss is commonplace. In middle age, it tends to become more common. According to Harvard Medical School, the average adult has lost 12 permanent teeth by the age of 50.…
Keep Active Smiles Healthy
It’s hard to enjoy sports if you have dental dilemmas. Despite many athletes being health-conscious, there is a concerning rate of tooth problems among athletes of all ages. Let’s consider two alarming studies. 40% of athletes reported oral health problems A study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor oral health…
Advanced Dental Technology At Jefferson City Dental Care
Today’s article highlights how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative procedures. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental…
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Losing baby teeth is a necessary part of a child’s development. For some children, it’s no big deal. A tooth feels loose. They wiggle it around with their finger for a few days. Then it falls out on its own. There is very little pain. And very little blood. Then your youngster has a charming…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the Jefferson City area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Jefferson City Dental Care is here for you. Dr. Justin Johnson has been treating this common issue since 2008. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is…
