When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you select shows the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for yourself and your…
Teeth Whitening
Floss Pick Facts For Jefferson City
Health-conscious individuals want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience. That’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of traditional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed and can double as a toothpick, and a length…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only dilemma with that is many individuals brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gums receding or pulling away from teeth. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe…
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…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to discuss the importance of these experts who are typically not given the credit they deserve. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more pleasant, they make it effective, efficient, and…
Jefferson City Mouths And Stomatitis
Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Jefferson City dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition of stomatitis is the inflammation of the…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Jefferson City Dental Care offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Justin Johnson is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and discover what you are nervous about. Take deep…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Jefferson City residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then Jefferson City Dental Care can help you achieve that sensational smile you deserve. Today we want to share some…
Advanced Dental Technology At Jefferson City Dental Care
Today’s article highlights how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative procedures. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the Jefferson City area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Jefferson City Dental Care is here for you. Dr. Justin Johnson has been treating this common issue since 2008. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is…
