Some Jefferson City residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that…
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Are Dentures Inevitable?
Categories: Family Dentistry
Are you one of the fortunate Jefferson City people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Some people believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible. At Jefferson City Dental Care, we are happy to assure you that this…
A Smile Like A Precious Gem
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Would you like a stunning smile? Come in and ask us about prepless veneers or dental crowns. We can answer all of your questions. Considering porcelain veneers? Our staff can set you up with a consultation that’s sure to enlighten any Jefferson City patient. We invite you to test our claims about teeth whitening or…
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Jefferson City cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Jefferson City dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic With Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Justin Johnson right away and get on with life. Dr. Justin Johnson at Jefferson City Dental Care can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even…
Restoring Teeth At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
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…
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…
