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…
General Dentistry
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…
3 Important Reasons To Choose Jefferson City Dental Care

An Educated Pediatric Dentist Like other dental specialists (endodontists and prosthodontists, for example), Dr. Johnson has advanced dental training. After four years of rigorous dental school, pediatric dentists undergo an additional two years of pediatric dental schooling. That’s one of the reasons Dr. Johnson is the most qualified to provide dental care for your child.…
Patient Education Improves Dental Outcomes

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…
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…