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…
General Dentistry
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most highly regarded physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Hi! I’m Dr. Justin Johnson, DDS. Almost every day, I can be found at my Jefferson City dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Jefferson City diabetes patients with high blood glucose often…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Everyday dilemmas cause some men and women to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have dilemmas with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s article. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is vital to come in for an exam. Mouth…
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Johnson knows this, and that is why the friendly dental team at Jefferson City Dental Care has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to…
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
Jefferson City Dental Care provides sedation options when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most frequent questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for kids? Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Jefferson City Dental Care
Hello Jefferson City dental blog visitors, welcome to the Jefferson City Dental Care blog. I am Dr. Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off…
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
Some people are fortunate to experience the rewards of growing older. Maturity and wisdom. Increased financial stability. More free time for family, hobbies, or travel. And last but not least: grandchildren! Gaps In Your Smile? Anyone over sixty knows that aging isn’t always a picnic, however. Physical problems can lower the quality of life. Dental…
Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family
It’s good to know that Jefferson City Dental Care is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours or a toothache on the weekend. No appointment needed. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have to…
