Do you have extensive tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Jefferson City area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental dilemmas impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the…
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It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
In 2008, Dr. Justin Johnson established Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Dr. Johnson is an outstanding dental professional dedicated to preventative dentistry. The goal of preventative dentistry is to maintain oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes required. In other words, preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and enamel wear. Dr.…
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, embarrassing, and pricey to repair. Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. 1. Don’t chew hard stuff! Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, unpopped popcorn, and hard beef jerky. Watch out for stone fruits—that peach may be soft but if you…
Oral Health For Jefferson City Diabetics
Today’s Jefferson City dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Jefferson City Diabetics.’ Many Jefferson City people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Jefferson City diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact,…
Are Dentures Secured By Implants The Solution For Your Missing Teeth?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
Urgent Care Dentists Replace Broken Dental Crowns
If your dental crown breaks, do you need to replace it? Yes. Here’s why: The tooth is compromised and could sustain additional harm The tooth is vulnerable to tooth decay It could damage the opposing tooth It could cause problems with your bite Jefferson City endodontists, cosmetic dentists, and urgent care dentists use dental crowns…
Dental Implants Prevent Physical and Psychological Problems
Do you have teeth missing? Then you are not alone. Even though the U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the world, tooth loss is commonplace. In middle age, it tends to become more common. According to Harvard Medical School, the average adult has lost 12 permanent teeth by the age of 50.…
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s article, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are fabricated with a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are quite strong when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though…
Keep Active Smiles Healthy
It’s hard to enjoy sports if you have dental dilemmas. Despite many athletes being health-conscious, there is a concerning rate of tooth problems among athletes of all ages. Let’s consider two alarming studies. 40% of athletes reported oral health problems A study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor oral health…
Advanced Dental Technology At Jefferson City Dental Care
Today’s article highlights how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative procedures. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental…
