Does the thought of stepping into a dental office fill you with anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. Many individuals experience heightened apprehension regarding dental visits, especially if they suffer from dental phobia or require extensive dental work. At Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, MO, Dr. Justin Johnson and his team are dedicated…
Sedation Dentistry
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary
Many Jefferson City residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason men and women are scared of the dentist is the…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
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,…
Sedation Dentistry In Jefferson City For Kids And Parents
At Jefferson City Dental Care we know that many Jefferson City children are afraid of going to the dentist. I am Justin Johnson and my staff and I at Jefferson City Dental Care want to make your child’s first visit to my Jefferson City practice a positive experience. Regular dental check-ups from toddler age are…
We Understand Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia.…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
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…
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Jefferson City Dental Care
Hello friends! Welcome to our Jefferson City dentistry blog. This site is for my prized patients and anyone in the Jefferson City area who is looking for a local experienced and helpful dentist. I invite you to call 573-634-2400 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I will certainly…
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…
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Johnson knows this, and that is why the friendly dental team at Jefferson City Dental Care has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to…
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
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…
