Are you or a family member uneasy about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be performed? If your…
Porcelain Veneers
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
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…
Less Is More At Jefferson City Dental Care In Jefferson City
There are valuable new developments in Missouri dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. Justin Johnson and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and innovative…
Have Your Dessert!
Few people can abstain from sweets altogether. Eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque. This is great news for dessert…
Boost Your Self-Confidence With Cosmetic Dentistry
Many dental patients have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing restorative or cosmetic dentistry at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping men and women dramatically improve their smile and overall self-esteem. We Offer The Latest Tooth Restoration Techniques We provide the latest tooth restoration procedures to…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most Jefferson City people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Jefferson City area. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin and permanently attach to the front of teeth, and can repair chips and cracks provided they are free of decay. Many Jefferson City Dental Care patients…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
You have probably seen ads for whitening products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Jefferson City Dental Care, we only recommend tooth bleaching…
We Take The Trauma Out Of Dental Trauma
At Jefferson City Dental Care, we encounter many nervous dental patients. ‘Nervous’ is an understatement in some cases – especially patients who are having a dental emergency. Patients who come in with a tooth injury are already experiencing pain. If they have dental anxiety or dental phobia in addition to the injury, the experience can…
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Welcome to the Jefferson City Dental Care dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can…
