At Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Most Jefferson City dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations‘ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called…
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The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment In Jefferson City
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Wishing for a whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to Missouri smile tooth whitening lingo? At Jefferson City Dental Care, we educate patients on the variety of Jefferson City affordable teeth whitening treatments; from whitening trays to Wardsville teeth bleaching to opalescence whitening. We do smile whitening every day. Almost every…
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes say they can brighten your teeth, it’s natural to consider changing your brand of toothpaste. Whitening toothpastes…
Behind The Scenes: Dental Crown Fabrication
Categories: Dental Crowns
Today’s post looks at the complex process required to construct a dental crown. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for other materials. Modern porcelain crowns are a…
Suspect A Bite Problem?
Categories: General Dentistry
Hello! I’m Justin Johnson, DDS, of Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion – literally – “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in…
Looking For A Great Dentist In Jefferson City?
Categories: General Dentistry
Finding an outstanding dentist in Jefferson City is usually achieved with a personal recommendation. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Jefferson City is to ask a friend or neighbor, ‘Who is your dentist?’ The answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist, and whether they would recommend their Jefferson City dentist.
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum For Our Jefferson City Patients?
Categories: General Dentistry
I’m Justin Johnson, DDS, of Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City. My dentistry patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first…
Feel Like A Movie Star With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you noticed endless pictures coming out of Hollywood featuring celebrities with perfect smiles, even photos of actors and actresses who didn’t have the best teeth early in their careers? Can ordinary Jefferson City people obtain a celebrity-caliber smile? Absolutely! In recent years there has been a significant increase in the accessibility of state-of-the-art cosmetic…
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Family Dentistry
Most Jefferson City residents brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush improperly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their diligence, but frequency does not make up for incorrect methods. One of the most common errors…
Peace Of Mind At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Family Dentistry
At Jefferson City Dental Care, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of…
