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…
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Less Is More At Jefferson City Dental Care In Jefferson City
There are valuable new developments in Missouri dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. Justin Johnson and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and innovative…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Hi! I’m Dr. Justin Johnson, DDS. Almost every day, I can be found at my Jefferson City dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Jefferson City diabetes patients with high blood glucose often…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Everyday dilemmas cause some men and women to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym…
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…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Here at Jefferson City Dental Care, we approach all your dental needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe and effective methods…
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…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Jefferson City Dental Care we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile or are embarrassed by the condition of…
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…
