This message from Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of…
Family Dentistry
Pregnancy And Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Pregnancy is a happy time for many women. But even as you anticipate bringing new life into the world, it’s important to be aware that pregnancy can bring certain dental health risks. We can help you with them at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Before you press the alarm button, let us clarify:…
Our Standard Of Excellence
Jefferson City Dental Care provides high-quality dentistry to the individuals of Jefferson City and the greater Jefferson City area. If you are looking for an adept dentist, we invite you to consider Dr. Justin Johnson Jefferson City Dental Care. We have been keeping smiles since 2008. We offer full-service dentistry for every member of your family…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Jefferson City Dental Care, too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Jefferson City Dental Care, Dr. Justin Johnson is often asked how to pick the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you select shows the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for yourself and your…
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…
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Jefferson City Parents
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…
Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings
In today’s post, we review children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Short answer? Yes. Let’s discuss it. Both activities are critical. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your son or daughter’s smile as they grow. Justin Johnson encourages patients…
3 Important Reasons To Choose Jefferson City Dental Care
An Educated Pediatric Dentist Like other dental specialists (endodontists and prosthodontists, for example), Dr. Johnson has advanced dental training. After four years of rigorous dental school, pediatric dentists undergo an additional two years of pediatric dental schooling. That’s one of the reasons Dr. Johnson is the most qualified to provide dental care for your child.…
