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…
General Dentistry
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…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain

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? Oral sedation and IV sedation are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists are trained…
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…