Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?

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People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult,…

Why Aren’t You Smiling?

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Hello, I’m Dr. Justin Johnson. My dental practice is called Jefferson City Dental Care. We are located at 3551 Amazonas Dr in Jefferson City, and you can reach us by calling 573-634-2400. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant, or attending…

Have Your Dessert!

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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…

FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation

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Jefferson City Dental Care provides sedation options when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most frequent questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for kids? Oral sedation and IV sedation are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists are trained…