Some Jefferson City parents wrongly believe that their child’s primary teeth are somehow less important than their secondary teeth. The fallacy goes like this: “They’re going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their big teeth come in.” Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their…
Dental health
Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay
We get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with cavities in children. Even though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Jefferson City pediatric dentists continue to see…
Bad Breath Treatment At Jefferson City Dental Care
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental Care, a full-service dental office in Jefferson City, Missouri. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, bothersome, and potentially embarrassing condition. Bacteria that live in your mouth cause a bad smell. Breath mints and mouthwashes do not…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Providing premium dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more reliable than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along…
Does Your Teen Have Unique Dental Challenges?
Categories: Dental health
The team at Jefferson City Dental Care serving Jefferson City, California, Columbia and Fulton MO wants to discuss teenager oral health and some issues your teen might have. When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with…
The Tea And Teeth Question
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Jefferson City Dental Care serving Jefferson City, California, Columbia and Fulton MO can help you achieve a beautiful smile. Something that might concern you about your smile is stained teeth. You might wonder if you should investigate tooth whitening. A common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over time, tea (and the tannins in tea) builds up…
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Baby
Categories: Dental health
If you or someone you know is pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future you will want to pay close attention to this post. Carrying a precious little one can not only consume your time, but it is important to understand that the many changes your body experiences during pregnancy may also…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health
The team at Jefferson City Dental Care wants to discuss how are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population. The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing In Jefferson City, Missouri
Categories: Dental health
Today’s article is for smart folks who want to make flossing a habit. Here are some flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Jefferson City Dental Care. HOW MUCH FLOSS WILL I NEED TO FLOSS MY TEETH? The American Dental Association says that you begin with about…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Jefferson City Dental Care, general dentistry team in Jefferson MO, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items…
