1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
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5 Reasons To See Jefferson City’s Truly Amazing Dentist, Dr. Johnson
Categories: Family Dentistry
When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon discover that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Categories: Family Dentistry
Today in the Jefferson City dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is ordinarily caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed,…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the troubles with your teeth prevent you? This is a troubling condition for many Jefferson City people both young and old. You may have a…
Dental Bridge vs. Dental Implant
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Hello Jefferson City visitors, welcome to Jefferson City Dental Care. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Jefferson City: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Jefferson City dental patients, they are not problem free. Many Missouri people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas…
Creating Beautiful Smiles At Jefferson City Dental Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
I am glad you found our blog! I’m Justin Johnson, DDS, of Jefferson City Dental Care, a full-service dental practice in Jefferson City. I am a proud member of American Dental Association. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable Jefferson City dental care for my patients. I began serving Missouri…
Are You Benefiting From Fluoridated Water?
Question: What marvelous community-based voluntary health measure has done the most to prevent tooth decay in the U.S. in the past 70 years? Answer: Municipal water fluoridation! Fluoride is a tooth’s best friend because it strengthens the enamel and can reverse demineralization. That’s why there is fluoride in toothpaste and fluoride treatments are performed during…
Soda Spells Double Trouble For Russellville
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems that these days it’s the dietary villain of choice. Today in the Jefferson City Dental Care Dental Blog, we are going to give you yet another reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a double punch of damage with…
What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When you meet someone in Jefferson City who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged)…
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover In Jefferson City
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery.
