Hello Jefferson City! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are awkward and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of enticing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have…
General Dentistry
A Proud Dental Practice
Jefferson City Dental Care is proud to serve not only Jefferson City but the greater Jefferson City area. Our professional dental team consists of proud members of the community we serve. It’s worth the trip for the change it will make in your life. Are you proud of your smile? You should be. Your smile…
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical characteristics, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents…
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Missouri. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many individuals are turning to over-the-counter solutions to improve their teeth, however, there can be drawbacks to this approach. Here is some basic advice on tooth…
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…
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Jefferson City Dental Care
Hello friends! Welcome to our Jefferson City dentistry blog. This site is for my prized patients and anyone in the Jefferson City area who is looking for a local experienced and helpful dentist. I invite you to call 573-634-2400 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I will certainly…
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…
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…
