If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile transformation, you want people to notice the final outcome – your dazzling smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three essential smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often…
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3 Tips To Make Brushing In Jefferson City Count
Categories: General Dentistry
Many of Dr. Justin Johnson’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, or Invisalign. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques – is our…
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
Categories: General Dentistry
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Jefferson City residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Oral Health
Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Johnson recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds just a small segment of…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look beautiful. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can completely beautify your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…
Affordable Jefferson City Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
Will your Missouri dental insurance cover Jefferson City cosmetic dental procedures? Many Jefferson City dentistry patients assume their dental insurance won’t cover any cosmetic dental procedures. This is probably true for tooth bleaching in Wardsville or first time dental bonding. However, many Missouri dental insurance plans and dental supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
Categories: General Dentistry
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the revered patients of Jefferson City Dental Care are given 6 important instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the pros and cons of a procedure helps you attain the optimal outcome. This critical knowledge about your dental experience opens up…
Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!
Categories: General Dentistry
It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! I’m Dr. Justin Johnson of Jefferson City Dental…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth, Jefferson City
Categories: General Dentistry
Hi, I’m Dr. Justin Johnson, and today in the Jefferson City dental blog we will be discussing the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually…
