We treat all of our patients royally here at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength, and…
Dental Crowns
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Are tooth implants too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in a higher quality of life Dental implants aren’t cheap. We understand that.…
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is a key mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and more…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more features of modern Jefferson City life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures.…
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Jefferson City Dental Care we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
With porcelain veneers, you can improve your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a fantastic match for natural tooth…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
What makes a beautiful smile? White teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth? What problems prevent dazzling smiles? Crooked teeth are frequently considered unattractive. Yellow or gray teeth lower the appeal of a smile—even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned. Beauty, it has been said, is in the eye of the beholder. There are unique smile…
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…
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…
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study evaluated oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the…
