Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to speak with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
Oral Health
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life is chaotic for many Jefferson City residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done, and many are put off or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve…
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Chronic bad breath can happen to anyone. Even men and women who practice impeccable oral hygiene can suffer from the condition. Are you struggling with bad breath? Schedule an examination and deep dental cleaning at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Our dental hygienist will get all the plaque and calculus off your teeth. During your examination,…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit…
3 Smart Smile Solutions
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
In this article from Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, we take a look at three procedures often used in dental makeovers. Dental Implants Dental implants are transforming dentistry. For most patients, this is the prime solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone…
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…
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Jefferson City Parents
Some Jefferson City parents wrongly believe that their child’s primary teeth are somehow less important than their secondary teeth. The fallacy goes like this: “They’re going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their big teeth come in.” Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their…
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.…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Let’s discuss the most frequent oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be treated. It is usually related to bacteria build-up in the mouth. This means that it might be a symptom of accelerating tooth decay. Discuss…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Jefferson City Dental Care we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you abstain from twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your…
