Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in technique…
General Dentistry
5 Cavity Basics
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Preventing tooth decay is one of the main reasons people come to us, at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. In this blog post, we’ll describe five things you should know about cavities. The word “cavities” refers to tooth decay. They happen when certain bacteria produce acids that destroy a tooth’s hard surface, called…
The Unsung Heroes Of Dentistry
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, we know that the dentist is the first person that comes to mind when thinking of dentistry. However, our team is made up of several crucial members, all of whom work in tandem to make your experience as comfortable and successful as possible. So, while we are…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink.…
Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Bad Breath?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Many people believe that bad breath is linked to poor brushing. The truth is that there are many causes. At Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, we can help you identify the cause of bad breath, and discuss how to cure it. Your diet dramatically affects your breath. Because digestion begins the moment foods…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
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…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
At Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patient’s dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual…
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
One common reason given by people who don’t floss their teeth is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City has some suggestions for fitting this vital dental health habit into your day. The most common time is…
We Understand Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia.…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
A question from the team at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all the while the patient is just a participant?…
