Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study evaluated oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the…
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What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a brilliant smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Jefferson City, Missouri looking for a smile makeover and need family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Jefferson…
Why Does an Overbite Need to Be Fixed?
An overbite, also called a deep bite or closed bite, is a type of malocclusion. It is characterized by the upper front teeth protruding excessively over the bottom front teeth when back teeth are closed. What are the causes of a deep bite? Lower jaw shorter than upper jaw This is the most common cause…
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…
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…
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Jefferson City parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our son or daughter to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our…
Keep Holidays Healthy For Your Teeth!
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They typically involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for tooth decay…
Peace Begins With A Smile: Cosmetic Dentistry in Jefferson City
Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? If not, we can improve it with cosmetic dentistry at Jefferson City Dental Care. Regular check ups can prevent runaway decay and…
Beautify Your Smile! Clear Braces in Jefferson City
Categories: Clear braces, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Invisalign, Six Month Smiles
Would you like to improve your smile? At Jefferson City Dental Care, you have options that not too many years ago would have sounded like science fiction. They include clear braces that can straighten your teeth in as little as six months. It used to be that metal braces were the only choice in orthodontics.…
Not Too Late To Get Them Straight
Categories: Invisalign
Are you an adult with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? It’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and there are more types of braces available than ever before. Perhaps you are not familiar with the latest types of braces. Here is a quick rundown…
