Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
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Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
Categories: General Dentistry
Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you confused about discussing your smile? Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief. 1. Talk To Us: Whether you want to have prepless veneers or teeth whitening done, call now to schedule a consultation.…
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Categories: General Dentistry
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as vital to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Jefferson City parents we meet at Jefferson City Dental Care hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth…
Solving Dental Dilemmas At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Jefferson City family dentists recommend crowns to remedy the following problems: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has…
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Categories: Oral Health
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are essential for optimal oral health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two after your cleaning, it isn’t really a problem. But, if the bleeding and…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: General Dentistry
In today’s family dentistry post, let’s consider some details about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Categories: Family Dentistry
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many adults, you started developing cavities fairly young and started receiving…
You May Have Gingivitis
Categories: Gum Disease
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. These microbes usually don’t impact your health as long as you practice good oral hygiene habits. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first signs of gingivitis are swollen, sore gums. Gingivitis…
Not Too Late To Get Them Straight
Categories: Invisalign
Are you an adult with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? It’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and there are more types of braces available than ever before. Perhaps you are not familiar with the latest types of braces. Here is a quick rundown…
Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety, and the more-severe dental phobia, affects a significant portion of the population, including some of our patients here at Jefferson City Dental Care. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. What are the long-term consequences of dental anxiety and dental phobia? The most detrimental consequence is when a dental phobic…
