When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
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Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Your enamel is uniquely suited to guard your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many oral ailments. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of tooth stains. It’s best to form enamel-healthy habits when you’re young. Teach your…
Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay
We get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with cavities in children. Even though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Jefferson City pediatric dentists continue to see…
Bad Breath Treatment At Jefferson City Dental Care
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental Care, a full-service dental office in Jefferson City, Missouri. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, bothersome, and potentially embarrassing condition. Bacteria that live in your mouth cause a bad smell. Breath mints and mouthwashes do not…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Providing premium dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more reliable than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along…
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
I’m Dr. Justin Johnson. Thanks for stopping to read my blog. I know it can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid online. Let me take a moment to explain why most dental practice websites don’t publish the cost of dental implants. 1. The Math Might Come…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most Jefferson City people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Jefferson City area. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin and permanently attach to the front of teeth, and can repair chips and cracks provided they are free of decay. Many Jefferson City Dental Care patients…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
You have probably seen ads for whitening products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Jefferson City Dental Care, we only recommend tooth bleaching…
We Take The Trauma Out Of Dental Trauma
At Jefferson City Dental Care, we encounter many nervous dental patients. ‘Nervous’ is an understatement in some cases – especially patients who are having a dental emergency. Patients who come in with a tooth injury are already experiencing pain. If they have dental anxiety or dental phobia in addition to the injury, the experience can…
Does Your Teen Have Unique Dental Challenges?
Categories: Dental health
The team at Jefferson City Dental Care serving Jefferson City, California, Columbia and Fulton MO wants to discuss teenager oral health and some issues your teen might have. When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with…
