“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more features of modern Jefferson City life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures.…
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Jefferson City Dental Care Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is vital to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Practicing daily oral hygiene is vital for enamel health. Even though every drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we counsel our patients to brush with a soft brush after…
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…
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…
Your Dental Health – Let’s Make A Plan
When you are devoted to reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Sporadic effort is scarcely ever effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have…
Innovative Implants For Confident Smiles
Many individuals have experienced an increase in self-confidence with dental implant treatment at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping individuals dramatically improve their smile and overall self-assurance. We Offer The Latest Implant Options We deliver the latest dental implants to correct dental problems and restore teeth. In…
You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces
Hello! Welcome to my Jefferson City dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Jefferson City Dental Care, we…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Your enamel is uniquely suited to guard your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many oral ailments. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of tooth stains. It’s best to form enamel-healthy habits when you’re young. Teach your…
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…
3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal
Experiencing tooth pain? There are many reasons your mouth is hurting, and Jefferson City Dental Care can help. Sometimes the cause of a toothache is that your teeth have a problem that requires a root canal. The phrase “root canal” often strikes fear in dental patients. However, there is no need to be fearful or…
