You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay…
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Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is a key mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and more…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“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.…
Seeking A Relationship In Jefferson City?
Are you one of the many Jefferson City singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship…
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Jefferson City Dental Care we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
With porcelain veneers, you can improve your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a fantastic match for natural tooth…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
What makes a beautiful smile? White teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth? What problems prevent dazzling smiles? Crooked teeth are frequently considered unattractive. Yellow or gray teeth lower the appeal of a smile—even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned. Beauty, it has been said, is in the eye of the beholder. There are unique smile…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, frequently called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such…
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…
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Jefferson City Dental Care, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients, and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients, the procedure is…
