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…
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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…
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Oral Health
There are many simple things that the average Russellville area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Jefferson City patients when the balance…
Jefferson City Dental Care Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Hi, I’m Dr. Justin Johnson, an experienced Jefferson City general dentist serving the greater Jefferson City area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Jefferson City dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Missouri, because cosmetic…
Are You Smiling?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Jefferson City! Welcome to Jefferson City Dental Care, and we have been here serving the Jefferson City area since 2008. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our patients…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Jefferson City! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Justin Johnson and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Jefferson City area since 2008 at Jefferson City Dental Care. Whether your…
