Hello friends of Jefferson City Dental Care! Close your eyes. Picture the most sensational smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the attractive smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of…
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Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Jefferson City area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you…
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
Jefferson City Dental Care provides sedation options when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most frequent questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for kids? Oral sedation and IV sedation are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists are trained…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Jefferson City Dental Care
Hello Jefferson City dental blog visitors, welcome to the Jefferson City Dental Care blog. I am Dr. Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off…
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
Some people are fortunate to experience the rewards of growing older. Maturity and wisdom. Increased financial stability. More free time for family, hobbies, or travel. And last but not least: grandchildren! Gaps In Your Smile? Anyone over sixty knows that aging isn’t always a picnic, however. Physical problems can lower the quality of life. Dental…
Are Dental Implants An Option If I Have Receding Gums?
Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must identify which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when performed correctly. Success depends on many variables. An important decision is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Jefferson City area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free…
Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family
It’s good to know that Jefferson City Dental Care is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours or a toothache on the weekend. No appointment needed. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have to…
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Jefferson City Parents
Some Jefferson City parents wrongly believe that their child’s primary teeth are somehow less important than their secondary teeth. The fallacy goes like this: “They’re going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their big teeth come in.” Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their…
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
Hello, I’m Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental Care. Today’s post is for orthodontic patients. Dental Hygiene is a challenge for orthodontic patients There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their…
