Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for wimps. One issue that seniors can avoid is having an aging smile. You can keep your toothy grin with proper care and treatment. Many dental problems common among retirees include missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel. Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson…
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Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health
The team at Jefferson City Dental Care wants to discuss how are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population. The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly…
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Myths and tall tales about cosmetic dentistry abound. The team at Jefferson City Dental Care would like to discuss some of those myths. We have heard almost all of them. Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many of the procedures that an aesthetic dentist would perform, including many cosmetic dental procedures, are…
3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?
Categories: Dental Implants
At Jefferson City Dental Care, we can answer your questions about improving your smile. Do you have a missing tooth? Are you considering the types of tooth restorations available? Does a dental bridge seem to make the most sense financially? If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your mouth,…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you’re smiling with your mouth closed in your pictures, that means you’re not really happy with your smile. You might think the days of a toothy grin are past – but think again. Check out at these 5 great reasons to communicate with Jefferson City Dental Care about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. A little cosmetic…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing In Jefferson City, Missouri
Categories: Dental health
Today’s article is for smart folks who want to make flossing a habit. Here are some flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Jefferson City Dental Care. HOW MUCH FLOSS WILL I NEED TO FLOSS MY TEETH? The American Dental Association says that you begin with about…
Missing Pieces In The Mouth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to recognize with 32 pieces missing. But, a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not complete without ALL of the pieces. At Jefferson City Dental Care, we want to help you complete your dental puzzle. If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on broken edges, or struggling with eating because of your…
An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Jefferson City Dental Care offers excellent restorative dental care. The field of restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years.There are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. Let’s discuss two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Sometimes, our team can perform an inlay or an onlay instead of a…
Adequate Results vs. Incredible Results
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Our team at Jefferson City Dental Care has had extensive training in cosmetic smile enhancements. Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common…
