When Dr. Justin Johnson walks into the room, you often feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Jefferson City Dental Care we see patients for anything from fillings to cosmetic dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking care of cosmetic dentistry needs.…
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Bright And Healthy Smiles

No one disputes the fact that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody likes to see an attractive smile, and having beautiful teeth is also healthy for your self-esteem. Glad to Meet You I’m Justin Johnson, DDS. I serve the Jefferson City community with dental services including family dentistry. I provide dental services to…
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color

It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical characteristics, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents…
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?

Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get a dental implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions typically asked about dental implant procedures and…
Keeping Patients Calm Since 2008

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…
Flossing For Health And Happiness

Most Jefferson City men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet critical exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’…
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist

Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Missouri. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many individuals are turning to over-the-counter solutions to improve their teeth, however, there can be drawbacks to this approach. Here is some basic advice on tooth…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers

We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Jefferson City Dental Care, too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?

At Jefferson City Dental Care, Dr. Justin Johnson is often asked how to pick the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery…
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…