At Jefferson City Dental Care, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we take…
General Dentistry
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
In 2008, Dr. Justin Johnson established Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Dr. Johnson is an outstanding dental professional dedicated to preventative dentistry. The goal of preventative dentistry is to maintain oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes required. In other words, preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and enamel wear. Dr.…
Oral Health For Jefferson City Diabetics
Today’s Jefferson City dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Jefferson City Diabetics.’ Many Jefferson City people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Jefferson City diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact,…
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s article, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are fabricated with a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are quite strong when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though…
Keep Active Smiles Healthy
It’s hard to enjoy sports if you have dental dilemmas. Despite many athletes being health-conscious, there is a concerning rate of tooth problems among athletes of all ages. Let’s consider two alarming studies. 40% of athletes reported oral health problems A study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor oral health…
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Losing baby teeth is a necessary part of a child’s development. For some children, it’s no big deal. A tooth feels loose. They wiggle it around with their finger for a few days. Then it falls out on its own. There is very little pain. And very little blood. Then your youngster has a charming…
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…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will concentrate on important behaviors that affect oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is required…
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…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Jefferson City Dental Care we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your…
