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…
Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Jefferson City residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then Jefferson City Dental Care can help you achieve that sensational smile you deserve. Today we want to share some…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Genetics 2. Which of the things listed below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that look like they are longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d.…
Have Your Dessert!
Few people can abstain from sweets altogether. Eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque. This is great news for dessert…
