Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must identify which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when performed correctly. Success depends on many variables. An important decision is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to…
Gum Disease
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
Hello, I’m Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental Care. Today’s post is for orthodontic patients. Dental Hygiene is a challenge for orthodontic patients There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their…
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,…
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…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most Jefferson City moms and dads are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are kids at risk for an oral ailment that is prevalent in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and teenagers are at risk…
Gum Disease & Missing Teeth in Jefferson City
Did you know that the most frequent cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. If you suspect you have gum disease or if you’re missing teeth in Jefferson City, schedule an appointment with Jefferson City…
Oral Health in Jefferson City: Smokeless Is Not Harmless
Today’s topic is about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Cigarette sales at most Jefferson City stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Jefferson City tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the Jefferson City area, especially among teenagers, that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true.…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease in Jefferson City
Here is some vital news for anyone who cares about their dental health. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease in Jefferson City, is a main cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is discovered in the…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease in Jefferson City?
Though most Missouri residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease in Jefferson City is more common than you might think. At Jefferson City Dental Care, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Dr. Justin Johnson diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of…
