Jefferson City parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our son or daughter to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our…
Family Dentistry
Dental X-rays Help Your Orthodontist Provide Quality Care
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s post focuses on dental X-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic X-ray taken. These pictures help dentists see everything in…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most Jefferson City moms and dads are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are kids at risk for an oral ailment that is prevalent in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and teenagers are at risk…
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…
Keep Holidays Healthy For Your Teeth!
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They typically involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for tooth decay…
Preventing Tooth Decay
At Jefferson City Dental Care we serve people from three to 103 years old. We know that tooth decay is a major culprit and our goal is to help fight tooth decay, one mouth at a time. We believe in delivering the highest quality General and Cosmetic Dentistry in the Jefferson City, Missouri area. Blame it…
Developing Good Dental Habits
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Benjamin Franklin once said that it’s easier to prevent bad habits than it is to break them. That certainly holds true when it comes to dental health. At Jefferson City Dental Care, we believe teaching children good oral hygiene early will last a lifetime. If you wait too long to teach your child how to brush…
Treat Your Smile to a Healthy Diet | General Dentistry in Jefferson City
Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways. These include increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you consider how your diet affects your oral health? How Does Diet Affect Oral Health? Your diet can impact your risk of…
Healthy Lifestyles for Oral Health in Jefferson City
Oral health in Jefferson City depends on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Jefferson City Dental Care post, we present a quick refresher course on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health in Jefferson City. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once…
