When it comes to maintaining good oral health in Missouri, using toothpaste is an essential part of daily dental hygiene. Toothpaste helps to remove plaque and food particles from teeth, preventing cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. It also freshens your breath which makes for a good starting point on social success. With…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Today’s article explains how general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will determine the best way to restore the tooth involved. Cosmetic dentists offer elective dental…
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a substantial foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continuously generate new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the easiest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and liquids like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better…
When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less
Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Justin Johnson DDS at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City has the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work Wonders You don’t…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
Many of the patients who visit Jefferson City Dental Care have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New developments in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want to improve your smile and…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
Welcome to the Jefferson City Dental Care dental blog! I am Dr. Justin Johnson. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can completely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Jefferson…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Hello Jefferson City! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles…
A Toothache The Size Of Jefferson City
Throbbing toothache pain for anyone can be unbearable. At the very least, milder toothache pain can cause you to forego certain foods. Severe toothache pain can be completely debilitating, forcing men and women to go to extreme measures to ease the pain. The most prevalent causes of toothache include infection, decay, injury, or loss of…
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
One of the breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to lose healthy tooth structure. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a more conservative procedure for transforming…
